Community is a vintage shop located in downtown Athens. The idea of the boutique comes from their concept of “sustainability without the sacrifice of style.” In the fashion world, “sustainable” means creating clothing by which no or very little pollutants enter our air. Sustainability in fashion also refers to creating clothing which does not deplete non-renewable resources. Community’s mission is to encourage Athens shoppers to buy both locally and sustainably. Community was opened back in 2010 by Sanni Baumgärtner. Sanni wanted to create a space where local artists can display their incredible work without it getting lost within the racks of other shops.
When entering Community, you will find shoes, accessories and of course vintage clothing! All of their clothing is either redesigned vintage or handmade by local Athens designers. Besides all of that, Community also sells everything from handbags to soap to chocolate! Yes—you read that right, chocolate! The best part is, every item in the store is unique and made locally!
The name Community comes from Sanni’s deep interest in helping create a space of comfort and creativity. In fact, they even carry their very own line of sustainable products, called Community Service. Community Service is a line of limited edition t-Shirts designed by Athens' artists and musicians, and screen printed on Alternative Earth Tees. A percentage of the profits support Nuci's Space, a local musicians' resource center.
Besides selling goods, Community also offers alteration services, sewing classes, personal styling, and closet consultations. So go shop til you drop—our planet will thank you!
