Here in one of our favorite palettes for fall, Kaval has arrived to Workshop with quiet power. Rendered with deft skill, the studio coalesces cashmere, washi and smooth silk twill into a collection of soft structures that speak to the brand’s intellectual minimalism. This patiently awaited delivery centers around deep chocolate browns and earthy neutrals counterbalanced against a handful of cashmere-forward winter whites.
Each Kaval piece is assembled on antique sewing machines–a crafting peculiarity that not only allows for better consistency when working with handwoven fabrics, but lends every seam a unique tension and finish that modern machines can’t replicate. This old-world-meets-new approach embodies the core of a slow fashion wardrobe, highlighting the potency of even the smallest design decisions.
Kaval marches to the beat of their own drum: we do not receive their deliveries on the same prescribed schedule as the larger houses. Instead, this studio sends us their collections as they are ready. This means that we may get a few coats in the middle of April, a handful of gorgeous shirts in July… and sometimes we may not receive their full Fall/Winter collection until we are deep into the season, as is the case now. However, this is hardly a dark mark on the studio. By taking their time and perfecting every detail, Kaval reminds us that the best things really are worth waiting for.
“Touch comes before sight, before speech. It is the first language and the last, and it always tells the truth.”
—Margaret Atwood
