Laiik Interviews: Danai Gkoni
“Athens is a very distinct city, you won’t mix it up with Paris or London or Vienna, it has a character of its own”.  Laiik’s Bassam Tarabay catches up with architect and urban surrealist artist Danai Gkoni to discuss her unique perspectives on Athens and the (post-) post-crisis in Greece.
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Made with Care: Vegetable Tanned Leather
Our intern, Lauren, spent a lot of time learning about our product and felt inspired to write this in-depth (and awesome) post about vegetable tanned leather.
Laiik Travelogue: Five reasons to visit Greece in September
September in Greece holds a truly special place in my heart. And, if you give it a try, you, too, may find yourself falling in love with the not quite "out-of-season" season.
Laiik In: Washingtonian
When you hear “Greek sandals,” do the metallic knee-high gladiator sandals of the 2000s come to mind? You’re not alone.
Laiik Interviews: Anisa Xhomaqi
We found Anisa Xhomaqi the way most people find stuff these days, on the internet. And we were immediately drawn to her images, aesthetic and the mood she was able to convey through her photography.Â
Laiik In: Lindsey Gene's Blog
I recently discovered the brand Laiik, a Greek sandal company, and immediately fell in love with their handcrafted sandals!
Laiik In: Culture Trip
Family-run and inspired by traditional Greek footwear, it’s the authenticity and purpose behind LaiĂk that first attracted Janney to the job.Â
Laiik Travelogue: Daydreaming for Koufonisia
Beetroot garnished with yoghurt, walnut and orange.  Washed down with fresh, unfiltered, unpasteurized beer. From neighboring Chios.Â
Laiik In: Greek City Times
Taking the classic Greek sandal worn by warriors and goddesses and evolving it, Laiik sandals are a must have for any woman, not just a shoe enthusiast!
What's in a name?
Hiya summer lovers, urban adventurers and etymology nerds! Welcome to our first Laiik journal entry!  We’re so excited to finally be taking this first step with you on what we expect to be an amazing journey.