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Olgianna Melissinos Hours and Information
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- Hours of Operation: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm. Thursday and Friday 10am-8pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Website: melissinos-sandals.gr
Website Link • +30 21032 10006 • Nearest Station: Monastiraki
- Telephone: +30 21 0331 1925
- Contact method: [email protected]
- Online platforms: Instagram,Facebook
- Nearest Metro: Monastiraki
Olgianna Melissinos Sandals in Athens
This charming and traditional store is owned by the welcoming and captivating Olgianna Melissinos and her husband Hristos. Olgianna is a third-generation leather sandal maker who inherited her craft from her father Stavros Melissinos, known as the “Poet Sandal-Maker.” (In addition to his sandal creation, Stavros also wrote poems and plays, many of which have been translated and reside in respected libraries abroad.) Their historic family business was established in 1920 by Stavros’ father, Georgios Melissinos, and at that time was a small-scale shoe factory that made luxurious rubber-soled shoes and climbing boots. In 1955, Stavros took control of the family enterprise and created a fashion sensation with his ancient Greek sandal catering to famous clients such as Sophia Loren, Jackie Onassis, The Beatles, Maria Callas, Anthony Quinn, Jeremy Irons and Barbara Streisand to name a few.
Today Olgianna and Hristos continue the tradition of crafting authentic leather sandals drawn from ancient Greek models while keeping current necessities in mind. Sandals, as well as various bags, backpacks, and belts are all made by hand by Olgianna and Hristos using genuine leather from the island of Crete. They maintain a small workshop on site, but most goods are fabricated at their nearby factory. Sandals currently in stock can be adjusted for fit, and custom sandals can be made to order – Olgianna and Hristos are more than willing and pleased to develop any design you want. Women`s, men`s, and children`s options and international shipping are available, and online purchasing is offered through their website.
Situated only 200 meters from Monastiraki Square at the corner of Normanou and Ifestou Streets, Olgianna Melissinos Sandals can be found without difficulty. Follow Ifestou street under the “Athens Flea Market” sign beside the metro station on Monastiraki Square and take the initial right turn. Open throughout the year.
