Take the Spirit of Greece Home With You
Introducing luxury lifestyle brand Anthologist’s installation at the iconic, family-run Phāea Blue Palace on Crete. Anthologist was asked to partner with Phāea Blue Palace in its re-creation of contemporary on-site restaurant, Anthós, and the result created a space which allows guests to bring home the essence of Greek authenticity from their own odyssey.
Inspired by the light of Greece, Anthologist founder and creative director Andria Mitsakos meticulously selected pieces that encapsulate the soul of Greece. Forefront to both brands is a commitment to cultural preservation. This ethos is reflected in the Anthologist x Anthós installation, which incorporates ceramics, hand-blown glassware, and brass crafted by Greek artisans. Each piece designed and directed by Mitsakos enriches the legacy of artisanal crafts.
The Blue Palace hotel, led by Sbokou sisters Agapi and Costantza, reopened in May 2024 as a member of Small Luxury Hotels with 47 bungalows and suites and refreshed interiors. Blue Palace’s signature restaurant Anthós is headed by Creative Consultant Chef Athinagoras Kostakos, whose culinary philosophy marries sustainability and community to offer an authentic Cretan dining experience. Rooted in tradition, the fragrant aromas and spices take a Mediterranean menu to a whole new meaning. Anthós embodies Greek hospitality and welcomes guests to understand how each dish came to be through an exclusive use of seasonal products, locally-sourced fish and meats, and vegetables from the kitchen’s own organic garden.
The Anthologist display presents a curated space where guests can explore Mitsakos’s passion for design and meticulous curation of objects from around the world. At Blue Palace, Mitsakos invites voyagers to embrace meaningful consumption and select pieces rooted in a strong sense of place, creating lasting connections to Greek heritage. Each item is soulfully designed, handcrafted, and tells a story of cultural preservation as a means of sustainable luxury.
Most pieces from the installation are shoppable. Please visit anthologist.com/anthologist-x-anthos/ for more information.
