OUR HISTORY
Tsantilis family business was established in 1919 by John Tsantilis, who took the first steps of the family business in the heart of Athens selling long-piled carpets, furniture fabrics and other kinds of textile.
Three decades later, his children, Takis and Mary, accompanied by Takis’s wife, Fani, took over and enriched the collection by importing clothing fabrics from Italy and France. Our fabrics were chosen by politicians, journalists and artists for customizing suits, performance wear and other attire.
During the 1970’s, a new fabrics store opened at Mitropoleos and Kapnikareas street. The fabrics division was passed down to John, the founder’s grandson, who then started importing fabrics from multiple European countries and India. Between 1980 and 2000, six more retail selling points were opened in Athens – Ermou and Stadiou, Glyfada, Kifissia, in Thessaloniki and Patras.
Today, this legacy and over 100 year Tsantilis history lives within us and within our store in the walkway of Ermou street. We, Panagiotis and Fani Tsantilis – the fourth generation or Tsantilis Fabrics, are extremely proud and lucky to keep this culture in our everyday practice. We draw inspiration and creativity from the past and the present and we continue our story by transforming our fabrics into anything one may desire.
OUR FABRICS
From the beginning of Tsantilis Fabrics, our family business philosophy is founded on the quality of fabrics we choose for our store.
Every season, we enrich our collection with new, high-quality fabrics following the latest fashion trends to meet your expectations. We travel to Italy every season to discover the new collections and trends and select the most unique designs and colors. We come back with new ideas and suggestions for your wardrobe, by offering a large variety of fabrics that fulfill your own taste and needs.
CONSULTING & STYLING
Where others see a piece of fabric, we, at Tsantilis Fabrics, visualize a dress, a coat, a bag, an accessory. This is how we came up with the Consulting & Styling service, to enhance your ideas ideas, provide advice and step-by-step guidance from our team, to create the outfit of your dreams.
Did you see an outfit or accessory on Instagram that you admire? Do you need a dress for a special occasion? Or perhaps are searching for an office attire, with matching bag or shoes, or maybe something to wear on a night out? Whichever your desire might be, together, we will find the right fabric and design, and we will guide you through the process of creating a unique piece, sur mesure!
FANI TSANTILI DESIGNS
During the past years, Fani utilizes her inspiration from our fabrics and through her creative nature, is bringing her ideas to life. Fani initially started with her own unique designs in aim to highlight the potential of each fabric, as well as sharing alternative ideas on the use of a fabric beyond clothing.
“The world of fashion, the little yet significant things I experience in my everyday life. Something I am missing, something fulfilling, simplicity, friends, different conditions and circumstances. Times that change, people that change, new needs that occur. Everything around me can be inspiring. But it all began with our fabrics.”
This is how the Fani Tsantili Designs brand was created.
For the moment, the collection includes handmade bags and other accessories made in Greece, all using our company’s fabrics. Fani’s aspiration is to design her own limited-edition collection of clothes, fabrics and more, exclusively with Tsantilis fabrics, and to give ideas and inspire people of every age to get creative. Until then, you can get inspired through our BE INSPIRED section in our website, or our Instagram and Facebook pages.
Stay tuned, there is more to come!
OUR GOAL
For more people to
- discover the exceptionality of a fabric sur mesure
- “wear” the distinctiveness of a fabric, designed exclusively for them
- enjoy the timeless feeling of a top-quality fabric
- fall in love with fabrics.