Image from the collection of Themis Z.
Travelers who love to buy special products at the destination they clap their ears: summer is a time for pop-ups and discovering talents beyond borders.
In a traditional mykonian house from the 1800s , which once belonged to a sea merchant, we find one of these spaces that fill souvenir hunters with soul with joy.
Facade of the concept store in Mykonos.
This is the new flagship of Themis Zouganeli on the island, which (good news!) opens its doors until the end of the year.
Among ancient amphorae, bougainvillea and white stone sofas, we discover this store of experiences where, in addition to buying clothes and pieces by the designer, we can attend yoga classes, Greek herbal tea and wine tastings of the island.
Designer Themis Zouganeli.
If the visitor still wants to take away the essence of the place, there is still another interesting option: learn with greek artisans how to make handmade straw bags.
Artisan hats from Themis Z.
“She's a true Mykonian, though she never admits it!” a friend of Themis jokes about her. The Hellenic island where she was born inspires her ideals – comfortable and uncomplicated luxury – and her new capsule collection, where you can see ancient greek brush strokes and also from the 70s, a time that she lived through the stories of her father, Kostas Zouganelis , promoter of nightlife on the island.
The collection is inspired by Ancient Greece and the 70s.
Comprised of pants, capes and shirts, the collection also includes a range of clutch bags, totes and Handmade natural leather shoulder bags. All the pieces are marked by the common thread of patterns with Greek DNA and made with haute couture techniques by local dressmakers.
Space to try Greek infusions.
Themis, who has collaborated with Dior's home line and with Swarovski, She began by creating patterns for tableware and textiles for hotels such as The Belvedere or the Santa Marina, both located in Mykonos, as well as for the emblematic Athenian café Zonars.
Themis Zouganelli.
After her came accessories and garments, and thus her firm, Themis Z, was born, which would delight, say, Angelica Houston. “My style is relaxed, easy. I have in mind a woman who is comfortable with herself, like her”, she explains to us.
Greek wine tasting area.
Daughter of a stylist who worked in the best headers, Themis lives between between Athens, Mykonos, Gstaad and London. "I travel a lot. A lot!”, she tells us between laughs. “I just took my pop-up to these cities already mentioned and also to Madrid, Monaco, New York, Saint Tropez, Paris...”.
Vases and ceramics in the concept-store.
Europe is her favorite destination, although she dreams of sell her creations in South America and go to Bhutan. Something you always carry in your suitcase? "Sunglasses. Creams. And my scarves." Those that you can find in this store along with porcelain tableware and handmade scented candles.
Artisan bags from Themis Z.