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JOYFUL EXPLORATION I PAROS

YOU CAN TAKE IT with you. If you're Think of the treasure-filled nook in the
looking to pack that Paros feeling in hotel’s lobby—inspired by the kiosks
your suitcase, you'll find soulful items of romantic grand hotels—as a magic
with a sense of place at the carefully wardrobe, a cabinet of curiosities, and
curated Anthologist shops at each of our an extension of Andria’s own private
Paros locations. Both feature the line’s collection. It brims with textiles, and
current collections of limited-edition shelves are filled with favorite volumes
items and artisanal objects sourced by of Cavafy, de Saint-Exupéry and Homer.
Anthologist’s founder to reflect the Writing instruments, limited-edition
authentic ambience of the Greek islands. ceramics, colorful textiles and home
A Greek-American living in Athens and décor, lunettes, swimwear, skincare, a
Paros, founder Andria Mitsakos is a perfect shoe and exclusively designed
consummate story teller, an established bags to tote it all around in are also
international publicist, and an accessories showcased.
designer and collector. While restoring Stop by to pick up vintage kimonos to
an island cottage on Paros, she started throw over your swimsuit while you're on
designing and manufactured furniture, the island, and hand-made mementos
textiles, and decorative objects for her to give yourself—or your friends—a piece
PHOTO: VASSILIS KARIDIS Today, Anthologist is a luxury brand of There are also exclusive pieces full of
home and for friends who owned hotels.
of Greece when you return.
Andria’s treasures found around the
soulfully designed, handcrafted, positive
world. There's no need to weigh down
impact objects that celebrate cultural
your beach bag; Anthologist also delivers
preservation and slow décor as a means
return home and realize you wish you
Parīlio became Anthologist's first physical
Crafting of true, sustainable luxury. within Greece, or order online once you
outpost because Andria lived there
had gotten two of everything. Anthologist
ships internationally. •
during her farmhouse renovation and fell
in love with its air of Parian simplicity, Visit Anthologist.com, or send an email
the Greek Summer and views of sun-filled amber fields. to paros@anthologist.com and follow Above, Print Scarf Petroleum Silk.
the brand @anthologistliving on Instagram.
Last summer, Anthologist launched a
Zefyros bag, featuring Andria's
second Parian shop at Cosme, Parīlio’s
available to visit by appointment.
sister hotel on the beach in Naoussa. There is also an Athens location which is signature, collapsible top handle - all
from Anthologist.
Vogue calls it, “…the second outpost of Andria
Mitsakos’s impeccably curated furniture, housewares,
clothing, and jewelry store.” PHOTOS: ANTHOLOGIST, L AURENCE FABRE/MELTEM FOR ANTHOLOGIST AT COSME (BOTTOM RIGHT)

From far left, Vintage Nomadic
From left, Ceramic Women and Men Pendant. Traditional “Tagari" bag.
Figures. Delos Blue Folk Capsule Pouch The Anthologist shop at Cosme
- all from Anthologist. Above, Anthologist is a cabinet of curiosity featuring
Founder, Andria Mitsakos in her Parian the brand's current collections,
home wearing an antique kimono which limited edition items and
she sources for her shops. artisanal objects.

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