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An American in Athens, Andria Mitsakos has made a career out of sharing far-flung places through her public relations firm. In 2020, she started Anthologist, a design studio devoted to artisanal craft from Greece and around the world with outposts in Athens and at Paros’s Cosme hotel. Here, Mitsakos shares her picks for a divine Greek summer, including Sappho’s poetry, Lalaounis jewels, and Norma Kamali’s gold Maillot

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto

$16,020

Africa Dining Table

“I have this table from Afra and Tobia Scarpa in my showroom in Athens. This collection was small in production, brilliant in execution and I’ll never part with it!”

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

$7.49

The Little Prince

“I once read this book out loud to a lover, page by page. It’s relevance is timeless. Several copies sit on my coffee table, and I sell the various language versions in my shops.”

Lalounis

$5,200

Shell Pearl Pin in 18K Yellow Gold

“Lalaounis is Greece’s luxury jewelry house. My father used to buy pieces for my mother every year. I continued the tradition for myself—and those I love—when I moved to Athens. This stunner is vintage, and I love pearls in summer.”

Sappho

$16.88

A New Translation

“Ancient’s Greece’s most famed poetess stirs the soul in every way. It’s great bedtime reading.”

Iris & Romeo

$50

Weekend Skin SPF 50 + Vitamin C + Glow

“From the moment Michelle Gaugh Baril launched this clean beauty line, I was hooked. This product is your everything.”

Enzo Mari

$245

Danese Milano Sette, Il Leone Print

“I’m a Leo and I love Enzo Mari. This is hanging in my living room under the Acropolis in Athens.”

Tom Ford

$60

Soleil de Feu Spark Lip Balm

“Tom Ford knows lips. Enough said! This will keep your natural color supple and hydrated all summer long.”

Polaroid

$119.99

Now Generation 2 i-Type Instant Camera

“I just bought a few of these for a summer project. For all my photographer friends out there, it gives even more meaning to, ‘Let’s go back to the original Polaroid.’”

Aesop

$33

Reverence Aromatique Hand Balm

“This reminds me of someone’s hands I know very well.”

Dr. Scholl’s

$130

Women’s Original Too Slide Sandal

“I can feel myself kicking these off to gain speed behind the ice cream truck as a kid. A snow cone in sight. There is nothing like summer in a pair of Dr. Scholl’s.”

Fleur du Mal

$158

Year Of The Dragon Embroidered Mesh Triangle Bra

“I’ve been wearing Fleur du Mal since Jennifer Zuccarini started her enchanting line of underpinnings. Since 2024 is Year of the Dragon, this was an immediate addition to my collection.”

Norma Kamali

$155

Snake Mesh Mio One-Piece Swimsuit

“Norma Kamali is the maestra of one-pieces. This gold maillot does not disappoint.”


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