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Demis

Leather artist and founder of My Leather Studio, Thessaloniki

Demis is a leather artist and fashion designer born and raised in Thessaloniki. He has sewn since the age of seven and today runs My Leather Studio, where he makes corsets, bags and fetish pieces for men, along with a darkwear line. He works exclusively with calf leather and has clients in Greece, Germany and Sweden.

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Writes about Greece

LatestLeather as a Voice: Thessaloniki Artist Demis on Corsets, Fetish Wear and His City

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Places Demis recommends

From Demis’ own stories, with the addresses as published.

Bar · Diikitirio, city center

Elephantas Cafe Bar

Syggrou & Filippou 2, Thessaloniki

Sometimes I like to sit there, enjoy my coffee, and simply watch the people passing by.

From Leather as a Voice

Restaurant · Olympou, Roman Agora area

Sefaga MadamO

Olympou 84, Thessaloniki

Whenever I go there, I know I’m going to have a great meal.

From Leather as a Voice

Museum · Egnatia, Helexpo grounds

MOMus – Museum of Contemporary Art

154 Egnatia Ave (inside TIF-Helexpo), 54630 Thessaloniki

I have a deep love for art and history, so some of my favourite places in Thessaloniki are its museums.

From Leather as a Voice

Museum · Pavlos Melas Metropolitan Park

Thessalonikeon Metropolis Museum (Thessaloniki Metro Excavations)

A3 Barracks Building, Pavlos Melas Metropolitan Park, Thessaloniki

I find it fascinating how these places bring together different layers of the city.

From Leather as a Voice

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Stories by Demis

LatestGreece · Thessaloniki

Leather as a Voice: Thessaloniki Artist Demis on Corsets, Fetish Wear and His City

Thessaloniki leather artist Demis makes corsets, bags and fetish pieces for men in his own studio. He explains why he works only with calf leather and where he goes in the city.

5 November 2026 · By Demis

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