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Home is…
With my accent, you’d never believe England was my home for 18 years. I currently live on New York City’s Upper East Side with my little dachshund, so I guess that’s home for now.
Where do you stay in London?
I haven’t stayed in a hotel in London in years, but I have recently enjoyed going to At Sloane — they have a great bar and a delicious restaurant. It’s a small hotel, so it’s intimate. I’d definitely stay there.
Where was your first flat in London?
A little mews house in Notting Hill. I moved there in 2020 with my brother Tino, who was only supposed to stay with me for a few weeks, but then it turned into two years … It was honestly the best and we had such a fun time together.
Where do you let your hair down?
I guess it was Chiltern …
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Who do you call when you want to have fun?
Poppy Delevingne is on speed dial.
Where would you recommend for a first date?
I don’t like sitting across from people on a date, always beside. Typically, you’d see me seated at the bar — I always love Kiln as my date has no choice but to sit next to me and the food and drinks are epic.
Who is the most iconic Londoner?
Which shops do you rely on?
Super random but I just love going to Andrews Pharmacy on Sloane Street. Been going since I was little. It’s super old and teeny tiny but has exactly what I need like a good old Mason Pearson hairbrush. I always go in saying I’m getting one thing, like a lip balm, and then leave with more vitamins or an endless supply of Grether’s Pastilles. I love a Prada shop; could be there for hours. Rellik, Found and Vision, Karen Vintage are also classics, but my best vintage finds have been passed down to me from either my mom or her mother and I’m so lucky that their dresses fit me like a glove. I love how all vintage garments have a story behind them, but we don’t always know what that is, so it makes me happy that when I put on their clothes, I’m adding a new memory to it.
What would you do if you were Mayor for the day?
It ain’t crazy, but 20mph … seriously guys?
What’s the best thing a cabbie has ever said to you?
“Nothing good happens past three.”
Best meal you’ve had in the city?
Can’t beat a chicken Kyiv at The Cow. Who’s there? I don’t know, sometimes everyone, sometimes no one.
Where do you exercise?
Sophie Rose Pilates.
What’s your biggest extravagance?
Caviar on a twice-baked potato. My mom makes them best! She did it during lockdown with our friend Juan and it was insane.
What’s your London secret?
I can’t tell you!
What are you up to at the moment for work?
Doing my masters at NYU. It all happened very quickly. I was supposed to start this coming September, but I wanted to get moving so I started in January, and it’s been great. I’m currently a part-time student and then will be full-time in September. I’m back at the same school I was in for undergrad and my brother Odysseas is currently studying here so it’s fun bumping into him. I have also just become a contributing editor at Moda Operandi, the luxury fashion retailer.
What do you collect?
Snow globes and stolen ash trays.
Which podcast are you currently obsessed with?
The Diary of a CEO.
What’s your favourite work of art in London?
Whistlejacket by George Stubbs at the National Gallery.
What’s your favourite beauty spot?
What was the last thing you googled?
“Did I just hear a sonic boom?”
Who is your hero?
My grandpa Bob. His entrepreneurial drive started at a young age and never wavered.
Olympia of Greece is the new contributing editor at Moda Operandi
