Kolonaki
Athens' most elegant neighbourhood, where Voukourestiou Street and its side lanes host international luxury houses, fine jewellers and Greek designer ateliers.
Visitor's Guide
Shopping in Athens Greece
A curated guide to the capital's luxury districts, Greek designer fashion and the Stefan boutique at Akadimias 17.
Athens blends ancient heritage with a thriving contemporary fashion scene — from Kolonaki's designer streets to the ateliers of the historic centre.
Shopping in Athens Greece means moving between worlds: international luxury houses on Voukourestiou, Greek designers along Akadimias and Stadiou, and centuries of craft in the lanes around Monastiraki.
With over four decades of heritage in Greek menswear — beginning in Thessaloniki in 1980 — Stefan Mykonos I.K.E. shares this guide to help you discover the finest shopping experiences in the capital, including our own Athens boutique at Akadimias 17.
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Where to Shop
Syntagma & Ermou Street
The commercial heart of the capital, mixing flagship stores with long-established Greek brands a short walk from the Parliament.
Akadimias Street & the historic centre
A refined stretch connecting Syntagma to the university quarter — home to the Stefan boutique at Akadimias 17, surrounded by neoclassical architecture.
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What to Buy
Greek designer fashion
Athens is the centre of contemporary Greek design — tailored menswear, sculptural womenswear and independent labels with a Mediterranean identity.
Fine jewellery
Kolonaki's jewellers are known for gold craftsmanship, from museum-inspired pieces to modern minimal design.
Leather goods & shoes
Greek leather workshops produce handcrafted shoes, bags and accessories, continuing a tradition that spans generations.
Art & antiques
Around Monastiraki and Kolonaki, galleries and antique shops offer everything from icons to contemporary Greek art.
The Stefan Boutique
A Greek fashion house in the heart of Athens
Located at Akadimias 17, Athens, 10671, the Stefan Athens boutique brings the brand's island spirit to the capital — a refined space for menswear that values fabric, fit and restraint.
Founded in Thessaloniki in 1980 and reimagined under Stefanos Kaimaktsis in 2014, Stefan has built its reputation on refined fabrics, contemporary Greek tailoring and a simple prerequisite: the desire to stand out.
The Athens store offers the full menswear collection alongside curated accessories — ideal whether you are dressing for the Riviera or the city's finest tables.
Address
Akadimias 17
Athens, 10671, Greece
Collections
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Stefan Greek Designer — Athens
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Practical Shopping Tips
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn offer mild weather and relaxed browsing. August is quiet in the city centre as Athenians head to the islands.
Typical hours
City-centre shops usually open 09:00–21:00 on weekdays and close earlier on Saturdays. Many boutiques are closed on Sundays.
VAT refund
Non-EU visitors can claim a VAT refund on qualifying purchases. Ask the boutique for a tax-free form and keep your receipts.
Getting around
Kolonaki and the centre are best explored on foot from Syntagma Square. The metro connects the centre to the Athenian Riviera in minutes.
“The world is yours — and we are here to make you feel better into it.”Stefan Greek Designer
Plan your Athens shopping day around heritage, craft and contemporary Greek design.
Begin at Syntagma Square, walk up through Kolonaki's designer streets, and finish at the Stefan boutique on Akadimias 17. The capital rewards those who shop slowly.
Visit us
Stefan Greek DesignerAkadimias 17
Athens, 10671, Greece
In the city centre, a short walk from Syntagma Square and the National Gardens.