24/09/2026
Nespresso: The new Athenian It-girl
You see her and think, “of all the coffee joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into this one”, the Nespresso Boutique in Kolonaki. But then you meet her and understand she belongs here. She’s a true work of art – a sculpture, to be precise. Her name is Kore, and she’s the latest patron of the Nespresso Boutique in the center of Athens, as the ambassador of Nespresso’s Local Touch project. She’s also the most elegant patron. For starters, she’s created out of marble. Secondly, she’s the descendant of an archaic Acropolis Kore (a statue of a maiden) and was born to hang out here, strengthening the bond that Nespresso and Athens share. She’s a modernistic reinterpretation of the ancient Kore statues, with her extended hand holding an offering to goddess Athena – but we think she’s just reaching for her cup of coffee. Drop by the boutique, and you’ll see her calmly overlooking all coffee-enjoying activity taking place. Have a coffee with her – she takes it black. We promise it will be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Digital artwork: SIMEK [Christos Tzaferos]]
Marble artwork: Form To Matter
Art curation: SAINT OF ATHENS
Photography & videography: Giagkos Papadopoulos