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Rundholz Black Label: Spring Forward

Even through the slush, we know one thing for sure: March is just around the corner. For Pre-Spring, Carsten and Lenka Rundholz return to their first love: texture.

Rundholz Black Label

Their ready-to-wear collection, Rundholz Black Label, abounds with it: slippy, lightweight shirts and tunics are presented alongside structural cotton knits to greet the new season.

Rundholz Black Label
Rundholz Black Label
Rundholz Black Label

This Rundholz Black Label delivery is marked by a cool palette of blues and neutrals that mimics the brisk skies and landscapes of Pre-Spring.

The focus here is ease of layering.

A ribbon knit sweater over one of the semi-sheer tops makes for a style both intellectual and flexible.

Rundholz Black Label
Rundholz Black Label
Rundholz Black Label
Rundholz Black Label
Rundholz Black Label
Rundholz Black Label
Rundholz Black Label

“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.”

– Lewis Grizzard

Rundholz Black Label
Rundholz Black Label
Rundholz Black Label

Best in Blue

Blue is likely the most dynamic and, surprisingly, energetic color on the spectrum.

Blue

As both the color of calm and of inventive productivity, it can be an enigmatic contradiction.

It brings to mind twinkling nights, placid mountain lakes and the inspiration of clear skies ahead.

Find below a curation of our favorites in every shade of this spirited hue.

Blue

Alonpi’s lightweight cashmere scarves are a marvel in contemporary textile printing – their double-faced fabrics display a hand-painted pattern on both sides of the featherweight weave.

This gorgeous, bohemian ring by Scrives is a combination of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sri Lankan Sapphire, set in 22K gold.

Blue
Blue

Avant Toi combines the delicate beauty of hand-painted silk with the plush weight of a cashmere knit to create a selection of artistic shawls in Midnight and Lake.

Also from Avant Toi, the Lattice Duster – a flowing, loose knit linen that makes the perfect addition to a transitional wardrobe.

Blue

In blue stripe, Sacai interprets formal cotton shirting into a fresh and feminine piece that plays with length, cut and pleating to create a wholly modern design.

From 45R in Japan, find soft woolen ponchos reminiscent of Japanese indigo dyeing traditions. The forest green and white plaid across the face of the fabric is a nod to contrasting Scottish patterns.

Blue

“How sweet to be a Cloud. Floating in the Blue!”

— A. A. Milne


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Yasuko Azuma: The Distinctive Diamond

No other gemstone has captured our imagination quite like the diamond.

Yasuko Azuma

When of a high clarity, they glitter with an unmatched magnitude, while opalescent and inclusive varieties offer a delightfully mysterious personality.

It’s no wonder the diamond’s most familiar place is in a wedding band – a promise of forever in a stone that will last just as long.

In the hands of Yasuko Azuma, the diamond is transformed to its most earthy and delicate state.

Yasuko Azuma

Yasuko’s jewelry focuses on the telluric combination of handworked 18K gold and unusual precious gems, such as grey diamonds and untreated Akoya pearls. Prized for their character and inclusions, earth toned stones are central to her collection.

Harnessing her sophisticated and organic design sense, she transforms classic jewelry silhouettes, such as the teardrop hoop, into modern, feminine pieces ideal for both gifting to someone loved or enjoying all for yourself.

Yasuko Azuma
Yasuko Azuma

Yasuko Azuma’s career in design is revealed with each hand-forged piece – even the smallest details, such as the lightly hammered bars of a necklace chain or the perfect round diamonds that accent a central square cut stone, are well considered within her collection.

She delicately finishes her gold in a unique “diamond dust” texture – an effect intended to mimic the glimmering crust of past fallen snow.


Mieko Mintz: The Romance of Reincarnation

Mieko Mintz’s remarkable talent is evident not only through her genius as a designer, but in her experience as an artist and traveller.

Mieko Mintz

Each piece she creates is a catalogue of global inspiration – the heritage of embroidery in India, the kimono traditions of Japan and the sumptuous textiles of the Silk Road.

We are lucky, and grateful to present her innovative approach to style – something that has had a profound impact on the world of fashion as it revives the ancient art of Kantha for the contemporary wardrobe.

Mieko Mintz
Mieko Mintz

Traditional Kantha embroidery, a form of repetitive stitching, has been practiced by rural Bengali communities for a millennia.

This ancient art form is used to repurpose timeworn and inherited clothing.

Within her pieces Mieko explores the romance of this reincarnation.

Alongside her collective of talented artisans in West Bengal, she uses this technique to transform vintage and antique sari fabrics into modern, sophisticated coats and jackets.

Mieko Mintz
Mieko Mintz
Mieko Mintz

By combining Japanese kimono traditions, European haute couture silhouettes and the textures of Kantha embroidery, Mieko Mintz has harnessed a style completely unique to her.

Whether looking for an elegant finishing layer or an elevated piece for the everyday wardrobe, her collections are a true testament to her unparalleled creativity and skill.


Greig Porter: Pink Jewels

There is a perceptible shift in the air when the calendar reaches February 1st.

Greig Porter

It is as we wake up wearing rose-colored glasses – dreary overcast skies are suddenly replaced with chirping birds, glittering snowmelt and sweet afternoons spent with those we love most.

With Valentine’s day around the corner, we’re reaching for that rosy cheer in every form it comes – whether that be coral colored sunsets, a chilled glass of rosé or gorgeous cuts of pink sapphire and burmese ruby.

Greig Porter

One of the most dynamic jewelers within the world of pink is Greig Porter. A Santa Fe designer with a penchant for color, his collections span the breadth of the visible light spectrum wherein he presents a kaleidoscope of richly hued gems set in 18K and 22K gold.

For some pieces, he combines antique Indian beads to create a presentation both captivating and unique. In others, he opts for the classic combination of smooth bezels and pebbled gold for a setting that puts the stones center stage.

Greig Porter

Not limited to royal stones, Greig Porter includes a selection of rhodalite, rubellite and tourmaline gems to round out his collection.

To wear one of his pieces is to connect the self with a history of romance interpreted through the modern lens – and to celebrate pink in all its inspiration.


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Lauren Manoogian: Notes from Atacama

The Atacama, stretching nearly 1000 miles along the Pacific coast of Chile, is the oldest desert in the world.

Lauren Manoogian

Throughout its terrain, stony plateaus meet sweeping dunes and sharp canyons for a sight unlike any other on earth.

In the heart of this arid landscape sits San Pedro, a tiny township established in the 14th century.

It is within this storied location that we find the motifs of Lauren Manoogian’s resort collection in their most elemental form.

Lauren Manoogian
Lauren Manoogian

Walking through the streets of San Pedro, one is greeted with the delight of history, accented by sunbleached adobe and weathered wood architecture.

In the same way thatched roofs contrast against pebbled stone walls, so does Lauren derive a play of texture between the nubby plys of her baby alpaca and ultra-soft merino wool yarns.

Lauren Manoogian
Lauren Manoogian

Desert butterflies and vizcacha, a South American rodent similar to a chinchilla, dart the Atacama landscape, ducking in and out of candelabra cacti.

Delicate purple blooms have sprung from this hardy flora with the recent rain – one of the accent colors found throughout Lauren’s collection.

Layered together with knits in cream, taupe and rich chocolate brown, the addition of a dusky violet underscores the earthiness of this delivery.

Lauren Manoogian
Lauren Manoogian
Lauren Manoogian

At their core, Lauren Manoogian’s pieces reflect a very human desire for the elemental.

They combine feel, function and form in a way that is both accessible and deeply primal – a foundational dressing that dates back to the dawn of time.

Not only do they feel good against the skin, but they reflect a history of textile knowledge and appreciation rooted in nature.

Lauren Manoogian

Introducing: Chez Vidalenc

After years of pursuit, we are thrilled to introduce the work of Philippe Vidalenc.

Chez Vidalenc

His collection is defined by luxurious washed silks and baby soft wools.

Timeless silhouettes reign with a je ne sais quoi approach to design.

A touch of femininity, artfulness and urban style has made his work highly prized in the leading stores of the world, such as Egg in London, and by many of the great small shops of Japan, New Zealand and northern Europe.

Chez Vidalenc
Chez Vidalenc

This first delivery of Philippe’s work was born from the color wheel.

After a discussion of silhouettes, he asked which colors he should produce for Workshop – any hue or tone was possible, as he dyes each piece himself.

We chose a selection of novel pink and saffron, balanced with classical merlot brown, teal and navy to reflect the season’s earthy optimism.

Chez Vidalenc
Chez Vidalenc
Chez Vidalenc
Chez Vidalenc

Of note is his choice of natural fabrics, such as Taffel and Habotai silk.

Habotai silk in particular is a lightweight variety prized for its smooth finish and flowing drape, in addition to being extremely breathable.

It is so chosen by Philippe for its soft feel and lustrous sheen.

Chez Vidalenc

Philippe got his start in fashion in the fast lane doing styling and photography with Gareth Casey for Marithé+François Girbaud in the 1980s. After many years, he and Gareth launched their own collection of quintessentially relaxed silhouettes in natural fibers. After many years in this design partnership, Philippe struck out on his own with Chez Vidalenc to focus on a made-by-hand model that brings an intimacy, a humanity, to the wearing of his garments – a philosophy to which he stays true.


By Walid Jackets: One of a Kind

In a world absorbed by fast fashion, By Walid’s Walid al Damirji excels at just the opposite.

By Walid

His distinctive, one-of-a-kind pieces are painstakingly created by hand, combining found assemblages of Chinese piano shawls, antique lace and other rare, exquisite textiles.

In his latest delivery, The Kings and Queens of the Earth, Walid reinterprets the royal fabrics and motifs of yore through his uniquely modern lens.

By Walid
“Illana” in Celadon Blue

The cut of the Ilana is reminiscent of sporty bomber jackets with its cropped style and dearth of traditional embellishment.

The warm blue silk speaks to pastoral French landscape paintings – with a dash of gilded influence in the pale yellow of the sleeve.

Across the shoulders, spread the wings of an embroidered phoenix.

Jacket Detail
By Walid
By Walid
Jacket Detail
By Walid
“Crystal” in Aquamarine Blue

In the Crystal, there is a much more classic By Walid approach.

The style drapes down the body, creating an elongated line for the eye to follow.

Through winding floral motifs and the inclusion of a playfully stitched aviary, Walid calls upon the inspiration of antique silk tapestries.

On the back of the jacket, the purple stitching, which borders the edges of the piece, moves in a baroque diagonal – a wink to his contemporary flair.

By Walid
Jacket Detail
Jacket Detail
By Walid

By Walid
“Crystal” in Coral Orange

The Crystal jacket in this punchy orange hue is a far different take than its sibling – one that celebrates the inherent poise of Chinese flora, such as peonies and chrysanthemums.

This bouquet sprawls across the vibrant, but resonant, backdrop.

The calmness of this arrangement focuses the eye on Walid’s hand stitching, which curls in organic patterns across the breadth of the piece.

Jacket Detail
By Walid
By Walid
Jacket Detail
Walid al Damirji

Established in 2011, Walid al Damirji created his eponymous By Walid line out of sheer demand from the fashion industry. His specialty? One-of-a-kind patchwork garments crafted out of rare and antique fabrics sourced from all over the globe. By upcycling exquisite materials, Walid celebrates ideas of beauty and artistry from the past.


Jil Sander: Pre-Spring

Unexpected snow, rain, and slush are the forebears of daffodils and sunshine. Jil Sander brings pep to the messy start of pre-spring through practical, modern pieces that lend style to preparedness.

Jil Sander

With creative direction led by Luke and Lucie Meier, the brand’s 50-year legacy of lean practicality continues, presenting a refreshed take on sartorial equilibrium.

Jil Sander
Jil Sander
Jil Sander
Jil Sander
Jil Sander
Jil Sander

Jil Sander founded her namesake brand in 1973 with nothing more than her mother’s sewing machine and an intense level of personal taste.

She has been heralded as the “queen of lean,” producing collection after collection of sophisticated and luxe garments that eschew excess.

Its most recent iteration as a label has been transformed by Luke and Lucie into largely innovative and sporty garments that exemplify the brand’s minimalist approach.

Going into 2023, we are pleased to share a touch of their runway presence as well, allowing us to showcase their exquisite fabrics and tailoring.

Jil Sander
Jil Sander

Luke and Lucie Meier are the aesthetic epitome of the work-life balance. Before their appointment as the creative director duo of Jil Sander, Luke worked as the head designer of Supreme and co-founded the brand OAMC, while Lucie joined Dior as head designer after working at Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga.


Introducing: Guidi

Guidi’s roots are found in the Conceria Guidi e Rosellini, an Italian tannery established in 1896 by Guido Guidi, Giovanni Rosellini and Gino Ulivo.

Guidi

The brand’s guiding philosophy is “a passion for leather and a respect for its traditions.”

Today, Ruggero Guidi carries the legacy of his predecessors with a panache for both generational customs and futurist innovation – presenting a line of bags, shoes and accessories that blend the aesthetics of old and new.

Guidi
Guidi
Guidi

In Ruggero’s modern operation, he seeks a balance between advanced technology and Guidi’s heritage.

The brand’s handbags are created with a rumpled yet supple leather that is informed by centuries of Tuscan artisanship.

This classical material is contrasted with bronze studs and twisted industrial nails for a look that is simultaneously polished yet bold.

Guidi
Guidi

By forgoing the use of logos on the exterior of their pieces, Ruggero and his team create a magic feeling that each piece has lived many lives before joining its current wardrobe, despite each being entirely new. In essence, the brand’s leather is its signature – a distinctive material that makes each piece undeniably Guidi.


Viva Magenta: The Color of the Year

Viva Magenta, a warm interpretation of the traditionally vibrant hue, is Pantone’s Color of the Year – inviting an exploration into the history of this punchy tone.

Viva Magenta
Viva Magenta: Dries Van Noten
Viva Magenta: Hania

Prior to the 16th century, the main source of red dye in Europe was the kermes scale, a beetle found on the Kermes Oaks native to the Mediterranean (Quercus coccifera). Kermes red had been in use since biblical times, and was a popular hue in textiles from the Ancient Greek and Roman empires.

Viva Magenta: Avant Toi
Viva Magenta: Hania
Viva Magenta: Avant Toi
Viva Magenta: Rundholz
Viva Magenta: Rundholz
Viva Magenta: Avant Toi

Magenta’s modern origins can be traced to the middle 16th century, when the Spanish first discovered the Aztecs steeping their textiles in the vibrant red of carminic acid. Carminic acid is harvested by crushing cochineal scales, a native insect related to the kermes scale that can be found on prickly pear cactus (Opuntia basilaris).

Viva Magenta: Jil Sander
Viva Magenta: Daniela Gregis
Viva Magenta: Daniela Gregis

The ultimate shift from kermes to cochineal scales was due to the latter’s intensity of color – the scarlet dye extracted from the cochineal scale is eight times brighter, and therefore more rich. This variety of shade is what lends magenta its versatility – making it a color simultaneously playful, dynamic and powerful.

Viva Magenta: Avant Toi

“Rooted in the primordial, Viva Magenta reconnects us to original matter. Invoking the forces of nature, [it] galvanizes our spirit, helping us to build our inner strength.”

– Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute


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Happy New Year!

Dear Clients, Friends & Partners,

2022 was all about expanding our world – reestablishing our relationships with vendors shut down during COVID, solidifying our small team of dreamers and doers and reconnecting with our clients and friends who finally returned to Santa Fe this year.

We have many things to be grateful for, but among the most exciting and pertinent is the handful of new designers who joined our offerings across the stores, including Jil Sander, Lemaire, Tenthousandthings, Mallary Marks and Marian Maurer in Santa Fe Dry Goods; Chez Vidalenc, Guidi and Giorgio Brato in Workshop; and Allwina, Ethnico and Totem in Wild Life.

2022 also saw many new faces join our team – brilliantly talented people who brought new depth and experience to our sales, photography and design departments. Much of the imagery you now see on our website now is the result of this expertise – and for that we couldn’t be more grateful.

More than anything, we were so thrilled to see faces new and old back out on the Plaza – to get to learn, dream and laugh with all of you in person again has been the biggest treasure. We cannot thank you enough for your visits. Not only do you motivate us to continue to evolve the world of retail, but your support of the business extends to the many artisans and designers who depend on all of us. Your purchases at the stores allowed us to continue to give back to these communities – a nod to our deeply interconnected world that needs each of our voices and as much action as any of us can provide.

So here is to another year filled with love, light and a lot of laughter.

We will be closed, both in store and online, from Wednesday January 4th to Monday January 9th for a much needed all-staff vacation.

We hope to see you on the Plaza afterward to introduce you to our next evolution.

Best & Happy New Year!

Shobhan, Alex, Becca, Carissa, Carol, Dillon, Elijah, Emily, Fernando, Gabriel, Gail, Grace, Jazmin, Jeffrey, Judy, Lauren, Louie, Maylinda, Meredith, Miranda, Monica, Nika, Noelle, Olha, Pele, Phat, Presley, Sabine, Shannon & Tim

Monies: The Pearl Era

First recorded by a Chinese historian in 2,206 BCE, pearls have sparked global fascination since their discovery.

Monies

In ancient Rome, pearls were deemed more valuable than diamonds.

In Monies’ pearl collection, the Danish jewelers exalt the gem’s singularity with an exploration of antithetical principles: Baroque and contemporary, fluid and fixed, pragmatic and sensual.

Monies

In a shifting palette of ochre, rose and cream, the cascading 21 Strand Baroque Pearl Necklace is finished with a three-piece toggle of large pearls, a closure as showstopping as its strands. Worn layered or long, the hand-knotted 54-inch necklace communicates a classic sensibility, while maintaining a contemporary sense of scale.

Celebrating the gem’s organic tactility, the Baroque Pearl Necklace evokes the oyster shape of a Willem Claesz Heda still life. Imbued with a sense of intrigue, ebony beadwork is seamlessly strung alongside three large pearls.

Monies

Monies’ finale: a presentation of golden freshwater pearls that recall the quality of the light in an Aelbert Cuyp landscape, finished with a citrine clasp.

Altogether, the collection exemplifies Monies’ fascination with the gem of the gods, and welcomes us into a new Era of the Pearl.


Avant Toi: The Creativity of Color

In the darkness of winter, Avant Toi delivers a spark of light across silk.

Avant Toi

Their creative director, Mirko Ghignone, is described as a “paramour of the force of color.”

Within each collection, he champions the magnetic nature of hue – using every shade of the rainbow to set the mood for modern style.

The colors and patterns are often influenced by the international travels of the Avant Toi team, with the vibrant landscape of Madeira, Portugal, shining through in their latest collection.

Avant Toi
Avant Toi
Avant Toi

This love affair with color is most obvious within Avant Toi’s signature scarves, wherein printed silk is felted to a heavier cashmere backing.

Central to this process is Avant Toi’s use of air-brushing – the dye is applied to the textiles by hand to create the unique qualities, combinations and characteristics in their finishes.

Through an infinite combination of shades, Avant Toi defines the soul and story of the piece.

Avant Toi
Avant Toi
Avant Toi

The bordered effect of the cashmere and silk is like a painting in a frame – tonal, artistic and undeniably exquisite.

Presented in a range of hues from deep purple to vibrant blue, each feels as if it is a memento of the natural world – a gallery of lush landscapes waiting to be explored.


Pamela Adger: The Personal Collection

Throughout her life, Pamela Adger was a messenger. She communicated many arcane truths through not only her artwork, but also through her sheer presence.

Pamela Adger

After her passing in 2021, we were left contemplating what a future might look like without her.

Would others be able to capture her beauty, her light, her gentle way of existing?

We have found this question to be simultaneously difficult and illuminating – and that Pamela’s messages still abound within our everyday lives.

For those who found resonance within her work, a truth within the beauty of her spirit, it is our pleasure to share with you this last collection of her personal pieces from the archive.

Pamela Adger

Pamela Adger wrote that “all things have a voice.” To her, the body acts as an altar on which to adorn beautiful things. Showcasing the history held by the antique beads, gems and bones exhibited within her collections was her way of honoring the sacredness of these precious materials. Through this belief, she became known for her boundless positivity – a champion of beauty in all its forms.

Originally, her jewelry was made from ancient wooden objects and grew into an elaborate collection of treasures from around the world. Her pieces are instantly recognizable – works of art that transport us into other cultures, locales and times passed. There is a captured mysticism in this visual time travel – a moment of joy or awe catalyzed in brass.

Pamela Adger

As we continue to meditate on the effect Pamela Adger had on us and all within our community, we invite you to explore these last personal pieces – to get lost within the details of her carvings and beadwork.

They are physical representations of her — a wonderful woman, friend and Santa Fe icon — whose spirit is still very much alive here.

Within our stores, her home, The Raven’s Nest – now shared by her family – and many other places around town, her messages can still be found in abundance.


Sabina Savage: Illustrations from the Archive

A peek into the illustrations of Sabina Savage reveals a world of wonder.

Sabina Savage

Each season, the British designer chronicles a new book of stories – depicting tales of great explorers, royal intrigue and medieval beasts in silk and cashmere.

While we excitedly look forward to the mythicism she will spin next, her existing body of work is timeless and we are thrilled to present a selection from her archive.

Sabina Savage
Sabina Savage
Sabina Savage
Sabina Savage

Often depicted through the lens of the animal kingdom, Sabina’s heritage-inspired prints are elaborately detailed – her penchant for the illustrative medium is clear down to the individual hairs of a lion’s mane and the bejeweled armor of a clever fox.

Within each collection, her storybook meanders across continents and cultures, informed by humanity’s history of triumph and tragedy.

Sabina Savage
Sabina Savage
Sabina Savage
Sabina Savage
Sabina Savage

Designed in England and produced in Italy, Sabina Savage’s textiles – often cashmere, silk, wool or a mix of all three – are an exquisite medium upon which she weaves these tales.

Thanks to her eye for color, her intricate illustrations can both blend together to become an abstract pattern worn around the neck, or drape freely across the shoulders in an exciting story to share.


Daniela Gregis: Foresta, Bosco, Abete

In her third Fall/ Winter delivery, Daniela Gregis is again exploring the inspiration of landscape.

Daniela Gregis

In particular, she seems drawn to ancient oak forests caught in the snow globe of December.

All things bark, branch and bliss define this earthy collection – a natural extension of her interest in the Italian Apennines earlier this season.

Daniela Gregis
Daniela Gregis

In Daniela’s winter scene, the woods are quiet save for the crunch of snow beneath fleece-lined boots.

Across her lush cashmere jackets and tops, she features check, plaid and intricate houndstooth – appropriately naming the styles ForestaBosco and Abete in line with the woodsy inspiration.

Daniela Gregis
Daniela Gregis

A selection of reversible puffer coats, lined with soft cashmere, round out the delivery, offering an ideal final layer in a wardrobe stocked with cold weather wear.

The contrast of smooth, waterproof nylon against such a sensitive weave speaks to Daniela Gregis’ core textural skills.

Daniela Gregis
Daniela Gregis

Alonpi Cashmere: a Lifestyle of Ease

There are a lot of things that draw us to cashmere – its downy texture, fine finish and exceptional wearability are just a few of the reasons it is a recurring winter favorite. In this realm of softness, Alonpi rises above the rest.

Alonpi

The textile source for premier luxury houses around the world, such as Hermès, Alonpi is an expert atelier themselves – celebrating the best qualities of Italian cashmere through their namesake collection of ponchos, scarves and shawls.

Alonpi
Alonpi
Alonpi

Part of what makes Alonpi so exquisite is their inclination towards polish – while each piece is handmade, they are far from homely.

Tight weaves, buttery leather fringes and contrasting whipstitching all manifest the humble perfection of their designs.

Alonpi
Alonpi
Alonpi

Alonpi’s passion for cashmere extends to a selection of classic homegoods, such as pillows and throws, as well as a small offering of fleece-lined slippers.

Their attention to craft and detail ensures that each piece carries the same qualities of their primary clothing line, and ensures a lifestyle of ease.


Sia Taylor: The Poetry of Gold

In the velvet dark of the Somerset countryside, Sia Taylor quietly approaches her craft.

Sia Taylor

This work, delicate fine jewelry, is influenced by the ephemeral sensations of the earth – wind through trembling aspen leaves, the last rays of sunlight caught before nightfall, a subtle twinkling of far-away stars.

Sia Taylor
Sia Taylor

With each earring and necklace, Sia translates these natural inspirations into poetic adornment. Eschewing the typical metal and jewel combinations found in fine jewelry, she presents her body of work purely through recycled 18K gold.

Just as captivating as a string of diamonds or pearls, her signature gold dots are a breath of fresh air in the realm of modern jewelry, wherein the roles of precious gems and metals are often set in stone.

Sia Taylor
Sia Taylor

A classically trained sculptor, Sia obtained her degree from the Royal College of Art in London, where she transformed her creativity from sculpting large objects to creating miniature works of art through jewelry.

This move to a smaller scale allows her to get lost within the details. Each element within Sia Taylor’s work is handcrafted, with thoughtfulness and accuracy for the final, shimmering presentation.


Kaval: A Harmony Handmade

On their journey to create clothes that will be cherished for a lifetime, Kaval has accessed a level of personal style only available to those deep within the realm of the handmade.

Kaval

Small details, such as the top stitching on a shirt or the gathering of a dress, illuminate the “soul” of a piece – making more of a statement than neon, sequins or metallic thread ever could.

Kaval
Kaval
Kaval

Kaval’s works are steeped in handicraft – each made with antique sewing machines.

They do this not for the sake of committing to mechanical, non-digital technology, but because these original machines sew heavyweight fabrics with ease and are less consumptive than modern models.

There is a magical quality in the finish – an extra bit of tension and care between an antique bobbin and needle makes every stitch just perfect.

Kaval
Kaval
Kaval

Through their dedication to painstaking detail, Kaval has redefined what it means to create and wear slow fashion.

They prize time-honored craft – their team of skilled artisans bridge old and new world aesthetics to create a wardrobe that feels individually tailored.

No longer is a piece around for just one or two seasons, but instead becomes a part of daily style for years.


Gilda Midani: First Resort Delivery

In the Parque Estadual Serra do Aracá, the jungle is mystical. It stretches in all directions, a tangle of green beset by nature’s order. 

Gilda Midani

Clear streams cut between the trees and spill into the wide vein of the Rio Negro, a large tributary of the Amazon river.

Here, tucked between towering cacao trees and sun-soaked rivers, Gilda Midani’s resort collection weaves a story of light and dark.

Gilda Midani
Gilda Midani
Gilda Midani

Day ebbs above the Rio Negro in the same way its waters recede and rise with time.

In the deepest parts of the jungle along its banks, the canopy is an inky black thick with vines and flora.

Beams of sun cut through this natural dark and illuminate a carpet of greens below – a dappling Gilda mimics throughout her hand-dyed cottons.

Gilda Midani
Gilda Midani
Gilda Midani
Gilda Midani

The Amazon slips past the bustle of Macapá, through the flooded plains of Parque Estadual Charapucu and into the wide blue of the Atlantic Ocean.

Settled along the sands of the inlets that dot this river-fed coast, we find the core of Gilda Midani’s inspiration – bright, but sensitive colors and patterns that play across her work as boldly as the seabreeze that whistles into the forest.

Gilda Midani
Gilda Midani
Gilda Midani

Christiane Perrochon: The Disciplined Ceramicist

From her beginnings at the illustrious Ecole des Beaux-Arts to her time teaching at the International School of Geneva, Christiane Perrochon has carefully honed her craft to be a marriage of scientific insight and creative prowess.

Christiane Perrochon

The fruit of many years of personal research into global ceramics techniques, her work is duly informed by her lifelong love of learning and her natural intuition for material and color.

Christiane Perrochon
Christiane Perrochon

Christiane’s specialty are the beautiful hues that glow from within each piece. Her drastic chromatic results vary based on subtle tweaks to her process – a red shine under a sweep of midnight black is surely the result of many late nights testing the combination in her kiln.

Her forms, though simple, are perfected and smooth. Each is dipped in a high-gloss, high-fire glaze that deepens and enriches the final color. By working in stoneware, Christiane Perrochon is able to create deliberate final forms that are simultaneously sturdy and sculptural for the modern table and home.

Christiane Perrochon

“Design is where science and art break even.”

– Robin Matthews


Daniela Gregis: Holiday Style

Holiday style is about dressing to enjoy yourself and those around you.

Daniela Gregis

The foundation, ideally composed of comfortable layers that emanate charm, optimism and a spark of personality, pave the way for special moments to come.

Daniela Gregis

Daniela Gregis believes in the tactile power of soft, textural separates.

Her modern designs are empowered through thoughtful details and specialty, shimmering fabrics for a flurry of style unique to each wearer.

Daniela Gregis
Daniela Gregis

Core to the collection is a cotton velvet with a sheen that echoes silk.

Structured jackets and dramatic dresses hold presence without entering into a realm of pretention.

Each piece embodies the simplicity synonymous with Northern European design – yet the rich colors and textures also speak to the storied aesthetics found in vintage leather chairs, hewn stone hallways and the flicker of candlelight.

Daniela Gregis
Daniela Gregis

Whether heading out on the town of Old Amsterdam or staying fireside with family, Daniela Gregis’ clothes make each moment effortless.

Her designs speak to many occasions, across people, traditions and the world at large – a longevity in style prized within her label.


Antonio Marras & Anaconda: The Value of Time

Vintage and antique offer a romance unlike any other.

Delicate, opulent designs conjure up flavors of the past – small treasures that link us to the nostalgia of memory.

In this way, the works of Antonio Marras, a Sardinian clothing designer, and Monica Rossi, a specialty Milanese jeweler, capture a preciousness otherwise unavailable in the world of shopping.

A sundial of diamonds splay across this bold ring – a keystone piece from Monica Rossi’s Anaconda collection. Its intricate golden trellis captures the Italian Baroque and Victorian styling central to her aesthetic.

The earrings in this photograph are part of Monica Rossi’s repurposing efforts, wherein she combs the world for antique treasures to re-envision as modern jewelry. This unique, and separate, collection from her main line is only available to those who know to ask. This secrecy of the past is shared by Antonio Marras as he gathers old laces and linens to elevate his own designs.

To the eye, there is a strong individuality that comes with the vintage and antique.

The uniquity, association with cherished memory and connection to history set these items apart.

With time, we come to recognize their value as something that is greater than just the age of their existence.

Instead of being forgotten, these pieces connect us to the world, and the annals of time.