Despite what the stores around the ancient city of Athens might make you think, Greek fashion is not all furs and bikinis. Underneath the glamour and suntans, the creative industry is on the up. Athens Fashion Week is the place to be to see established designers and newcomers show their catwalk collections to eager crowds. It might not have the same street style, calibre of models or timekeeping as London,Milan or Paris; but with standing room only shows,  Athens Xclusive Designer Week showcases the splendour of Greek talent. Here are Schön!’s favourites from the 23rd edition. Vassilis Zoulias is one of the Greek heroes of fashion design. Showing his Resort 19 collection on Sunday to a packed house, the throng of fashionistas waited outside an ancient church with baited breath.  The collection had a regal theme. Entitled ‘The Crown’, models of all ages wearing pretty dresses, pussy bows, twinsets and fifties silhouettes sashayed down the runway. Taking inspiration from historically chic queens, princesses and ladies of honour, there was an air of dress up and the gowns were definitely fit for royalty. Mixing a range of silk, herringbone checks, and triple organza, the whole production was superb — from the bouffant hair styling, oversized accessories … Continue reading greek splendour | Athens Xclusive Design Week