For the Boboutic studio, cashmere is hardly just a textile. Going on 25 years now, this team of clever Fiorentini has been responsible for some of the softest, thickest, squashiest knitwear on the market. While high-quality knits are commonly craved in a sweater, their collections most often manifest in the unexpected realm of cut-and-sewn: coats and jackets so cozy and warm that you may just forget how stylish they are.
With shared backgrounds in architecture and design, designers Michel Bergamo, Cristina Zamagni and Niccolò Magrelli pursue knitwear as a sculptural medium.It all starts with the yarn—a revered material on the Boboutic bench. Rather than knit their fibres into a conventional flatweave (which is very boring, if you ask this team,) they use specialized, high-tech knitting machines to agitate, knot and weave the yarns to lofty heights, sometimes achieving almost an inch in thickness.
A near-superstitious care is taken to keep each yarn whole and unbroken, going as far as to eliminate scissors altogether in their practice. This is equal parts philosophy and process—preserving the knit’s integrity and ensuring there is no risk of unraveling. The designers have integrated yak and mohair into their collections this year, however the bulk of our buy remains in their silk and cashmere pieces—a mix absolutely buttery to the touch.
Boboutic is an exceedingly niche studio. Making just a small collection each season, their pieces are as collectible as they are experimental. Believe us when we say their jackets in particular are some of our favorites to feel and wear in store–rarely do we come across studios who can balance the bold and soft with such grace.
What’s fashion without a little bit of drama? For Julian Klausner, Creative Director of Dries Van Noten, it may just be his raison d’être. Fall/Winter 2025 marks Julian’s first collection for the house after its eponymous designer retired late last year. Naturally, Julian’s visual debut arrives with bated breath–and he has stepped into the spotlight with vigor.
Titled Behind the Curtain, the collection evokes the mystery of theatre—specifically the tension between perfected performances and the magical chaos backstage. The runway show was held in the Palais Garnier in Paris, one of the world’s most famous opera houses. Julian designed his garments with this specific venue in mind, evoking the opulent pageantry of its Napoleonic interior.
The collection is rich in tactile contrast, exploring tension between shimmering versus matte, structured versus fluid and austerity versus exuberance. Deep jewel tones define the palette, alongside dramatic metallics and crystalline beads. While Julian holds a deep reverence for the aesthetic history of the Dries name—a facet obvious through his dedication to texture and tailoring—his distinct approach permeates this delivery.
In addition to a subdued take on prints, updated proportions, an emphasis on embellishment and an operatic tone forecast the house’s future.There will be more to share as we receive the remainder of this collection over the next few weeks but for now we can say: we are totally captivated by the show.
A Supporting Cast of Accessories
Just as performance can be heightened through props, accessories are key to styling this collection. Belts, shoes and bags have all been carefully considered as supporting characters in the overall look, creating the layers of delicious texture intended by Julian’s design. This first delivery focuses on shoes, with more to come as October unfolds.
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Fashion may be aspirational, but it’s ultimately reflective of the times we live in. The way we dress, both as individuals and as a community, inevitably evolves as we ourselves grow. With so much to accomplish in-store and in the world, there is hardly time to rest on one’s laurels. Like all things, it takes concerted effort to move the bar forward.
As we connect with our designers going into the season, we are sensing many opportunities despite the complexity of retail at the moment. Many designers have created special capsules for us. Other designers from years and years ago are reaching out with collections they are making again in gorgeous heritage fabrics. And, all the while in the back office, Carissa has mapped out our tariff environment so that we know what countries we can buy pants from and still have them arrive at a reasonable price. So, next Saturday, Phat and I set off equipped with all your feedback from spring, a list of our best items, reports on everything under the sun, and this time, tariff codes and calculators. Please follow us on instagram for live updates. We look forward to sharing the fashion capitals of the world with you!
As Uma Wang’s runway collection is slated to arrive, we thought to share the functional pieces of pre-fall that underpin the runway. She pulled the signature fall colors of olive, plum, and navy as her base for the more extravagant textures of runway that will be delievered next week.
As we prepare for the international leg of the buy, garments that travel well and provide versatility are of utmost importance. Few brands are better at offering endless options than Daniela Gregis.
Daniela’s garments are adaptable, offered in everything from cotton to cashmere and silk to velvet. Layering offers total flexibility no matter where you are traveling to. The collection is largely reversible, with options for belting and adjusting. Her washed pieces are made to be manipulated and only look better as they’re scrunched, so tossing them in your bag as you run to catch your flight will only make them look that much better— and you as well.
Subtle shine and delicate shapes are the hallmark of Naohiko Noguchi’s jewelry brand, Noguchi Bijoux. Naohiko experimented with different alloys until he found his ideal gold—a soft 14K patina which he appreciates for its “shadowy atmosphere.”
The pieces are unique and thoughtfully made—taking on qualities of a sheer lace, or invisibly-set so as to look like diamonds peeking out of earth. Naohiko’s jewelry features a modern design sensibility with an antique feel, which in his words, creates “everyday jewelry that can be treasured for years.”
Sydney-based, elevated streetwear label Song for the Mute is deft at harmonizing amidst dualities and is, fittingly, developed by a duo- Melvin Tanaya and Lyna Ty. Together they’ve grown the company from a single graphic tee to international collaborative collections with Adidas. The brand’s namesake speaks to giving a voice to the voiceless by delivering designs that cater to those who don’t quite fit the standard molds of society.
Born in Tokyo during the waning years of World War II, Yohji’s modest childhood formed in equal parts around the ravage experienced by Japan in the war’s aftermath and his mother’s delicate work as a seamstress. He learned to sew from a young age, working alongside her in their home dressmaking studio. While Fumi Yamamoto had hoped her son would pursue a career as a lawyer, and Yohji even graduated with a degree in law, he ultimately rejected what he considered “ordinary society.” Instead, Yohji felt drawn to the wild possibility of fashion, which was blooming in Europe at the time as designers such as Oscar de la Renta and Yves St Laurent dominated the runways.
“A spirit patched from youthful yearning. A rebellious wanderer in well-worn clothes. Frayed cuffs, a parents jacket, shoes softened by distance. A sun-warmed trinket stitched beneath the collar. The weight of longing, carried lightly, with warmth.”
When the temperature starts to dip, is there anything better than cozying up in a bit of cashmere? One of our favorite things about fall is the endless opportunity for texture, and knits provide this quality in spades. From across our stores, please enjoy an edit of our current favorites in knits—all classic in form, easy in function and absolutely gorgeous against the skin.
Sitting at the cutting edge of luxury knitwear, Avant Toi remains our go-to season after season for their prized wearability, innovative textiles and wide color palette. For Fall/Winter 2025, designers Mirko and Fiorella have sent over an incredible breadth of work from their Genoa studio, including felted cashmere, metallic laminates and lace-type jacquards.
Developed by Dušan Paunovic, this Milan-based label is defined by clean lines, classical silhouettes and subtle tailoring rendered in the most exquisite cashmere. Favoring neutral colors, this collection captures the feelings of fall in a palette of cognac, black and cream–opting for a minimal, one-size-fits-all style that is complementary across genres.
Based between New York and Peru, Lauren prioritizes the natural origins of her materials, meaning her yarns are organic and undyed. Her knits are cushy, lush and substantial. This season’s collection is defined by deep chocolate and taupe tones, alongside the signature neutrals we already love from this studio.
Boboutic’s knits are so incredibly lofty that oohs and aahs almost always accompany someone’s first touch in Santa Fe Dry Goods—akin to sinking into the fleece of the world’s fluffiest sheep. This effect is achieved through designers Michel Bergamo and Cristina Zamagni’s unusual and architectural approach to knit, wherein they build and sculpt their garments as if they were clay.
One of the most notable things in Uma Wang’s small, Pre-Fall collection for Workshop is her selection of knits. Ultra-wearable and very soft, she focuses primarily on alpaca and cashmere fibers in neutral tones for this transitory period. We will be receiving her full fall delivery in late September, however for now, we are enjoying her intellectual style in a more muted fashion.
A favorite for fall, our most recent deliveries include a selection of ultra plush silk and cashmere knits from Germany’s Wommelsdorff. The notable beauty of this label, in addition to the incredibly soft hand, is each piece’s lack of seams. Designer Anne Schramm and her small team of knitters work exceptionally hard to create a continuous garment with little interruption to it’s intentionally impeccable lines.
You know how they say “good things come in threes?” Well, this week our “three” is a trio of deliveries from one of our favorite studios: Rundholz. Not only is this a defining brand for Workshop, but we find Rundholz’s vision for dressing to run the gamut of possibilities. The inherent style and variety presented by Carsten and Lenka is so impressive it borders on extraordinary—so rare is it for a brand to experiment so freely while still staying true to their core voice.
We were most excited to bring in Rundholz DIP for the season—you’ll notice the breadth of the delivery when visiting Workshop. Rendered in a muted, but tropical palette of Verdigris, Crab, Grape and Lagoon, the collection is inspired by vintage PanAm postcards. The first airline to fly worldwide, the PanAm era embodied possibility, discovery and a wild world to explore. True to this motif, the shapes speak of adventure: weathered utility jackets, breezy shirting and super soft pullovers define the overall look.
Thready and soft as ever, this first delivery of Rundholz Main Line centers around their knits. The designers took inspiration from Germanic and Slavic folklore for this collection, resulting in a deliciously dark and nomadic aesthetic with just the right amount of edge.
For fall, Rundholz Black Label is sporty as ever, with a selection of lightweight, cropped knits that are easy to wear and style within a larger seasonal wardrobe. Though we focused mostly on bringing in black and grey pieces for versatility, we couldn’t resist adding a few in cherry red and merlot.
The Rundholz buy is always a lot of fun (and a lot of work!) We block off an entire day to spend in their NYC showroom–a large cavernous space filled with light, laughter and many layers of fabric. This is our challenge and our pleasure each season… to drink some coffee, break out our notebooks and work our way through the dozens of racks to find the pieces that will work best for you.
When considering the works of Pippa Small, the first element that draws us in is the spontaneity of her shapes. So rarely does she work in stones of perfect form, instead finding it much more interesting to let personality lead the way. Sometimes rose-cut with oversized facets or tumbled smooth and aqueous, a gemstone in Pippa’s hands becomes nearly talismanic. There is a sweetness to her work, sure… but there is also inherent power.
Captured in minimal 18K bezels and strung on waxed golden cord, Pippa’s works skew bohemian and enchanted. Often, Pippa will add a small bell to her pendants—an element she picked up from her time travelling throughout Asia. While she roamed the region in search of ethically sourced stones and to learn more about traditional jewelry making, she was struck by the use of bells to set atmosphere and intention. As described by Pippa: “the gentle chime of bells is a sacred sound, evoking the processions of monks and nuns who carry small brass or temple bells.”
Of note in this delivery is a selection of designs from Pippa’s The Middle Path collection, wherein square cuts of spinel and diamond mingle in neat rows. At first blush, these settings appear neat and orderly, a departure from the free expression typical to Pippa’s voice. However, upon closer inspection, the stones are irregularly shaped and paired, fostering a delightful tension between the organic and geometric.
Pippa’s buy is always a pleasure. Her cases are a candy store of stones sorted by color, ranging from glimmering peridots and dark spinel to bright diamonds and soft aquamarine. Each case in her showroom is suspended from the ceiling, wobbling back and forth sweetly as we work through the pieces on offer. We ultimately followed the stones here, opting to bring in a wide selection of smaller blue, black and grey pieces that would work well as we move into fall. Of course we couldn’t resist also snagging a few of her signature tumbled gem pendants… find these in tourmaline, crystal quartz and a near luminescent aquamarine.
“Designing is about observation, looking at the wider world around us and finding the patterns, the shapes that please, fascinate, and charm; of finding what we long for, what we want to hold on to.”
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Fashion may be aspirational, but it’s ultimately reflective of the times we live in. The way we dress, both as individuals and as a community, inevitably evolves as we ourselves grow. With so much to accomplish in-store and in the world, there is hardly time to rest on one’s laurels. Like all things, it takes concerted effort to move the bar forward.
As we wind down the summer, we can finally catching our breath and taking time to reflect. Change, like the shifting of seasons, is inevitable–we prefer to embrace and celebrate it as it comes. We are very lucky to have many wonderful people on our team and community, and even luckier to be welcoming new members. Please join us in greeting Ysidro, Rachel and Orlando on the floor in Santa Fe Dry Goods and Workshop, and Daniel and Matthew in the back of house. This month we also said goodbye to Noelle and Morgan, wishing them well on their next adventures out in the world. Not to mention that after our runway show at the beginning of the month, we had the pleasure of connecting with new models around Santa Fe—you will start to see Sofia and her striking beauty in our rotation on the website in the coming weeks.
Rendered in a muted, but tropical palette of Verdigris, Crab,Grape and Lagoon, the collection is inspired by vintage PanAm postcards. The first airline to fly worldwide, the PanAm era embodied possibility, discovery and a wild world to explore. True to this motif, the shapes speak of adventure: weathered utility jackets, breezy shirting and super-soft pullovers define the overall look.
Of note in this delivery is a selection of designs from Pippa’s The Middle Path collection, wherein square cuts of spinel and diamond mingle in neat rows. At first blush, these settings appear neat and orderly, a departure from the free expression typical to Pippa’s voice. However, upon closer inspection, the stones are irregularly shaped and paired, fostering a delightful tension between the organic and geometric.
Thready and soft as ever, this first delivery of Rundholz Main Line centers around knits. The designers took inspiration from Germanic and Slavic folklore for this collection, resulting in a deliciously dark and nomadic aesthetic with just the right amount of edge.
Rundholz Black Label is sporty as ever, with a selection of lightweight, cropped knits that are easy to wear and style within a larger seasonal wardrobe. Though we focused mostly on bringing in black and grey pieces for versatility, we couldn’t resist adding a few in fiery red.
Speaking of beginnings and endings, Etro’s return to Santa Fe Dry Goods marks a new era for us—specifically our recently-celebrated flagship. Classically tailored and vigorously patterned, this reentry into the Etro world (now led by designer Marco De Vincenzo) is characterized by cotton velvets, fringed capes and a smattering of structural leather handbags. Our hope is that by adding Etro’s distinct classic cultural voice to the mix in Santa Fe Dry Goods, alongside a few supporting designers such as Alanui, we can further define and deepen the global traveler aesthetic at the heart of our store.
While Yasuko Azuma was first studying jewelry design at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology, her mother asked her to rebuild a precious family heirloom—a fire opal ring with a broken shank. Nested in tiny gold flowers and leaves, the decorative elements lent the gemstone its own unique character. This taught Yasuko a formative lesson, one that would eventually lay the foundation for her own aesthetic voice: the details, no matter how minute, are what breathe life into the inanimate.
Yasuko’s 18K gold is finished with her signature diamond dust texture, wherein she achieves a subtle glitter akin to crusted snow. Particularly in her rings, the dimensionality of a piece is held not only by its gemstone, but by its patina. This approach ensures the entirety of her careful design is sparkling and chromatic against the skin, no matter which way the central setting faces.
Despite her attention on her settings themselves, Yasuko’s selection of stones is notable even from a passing glance. The diamonds and tourmalines are large and softly colored, chosen for their character rather than perfect clarity. She most often works with cushion or rose cuts to maximize refraction. Each stone is held firmly in place by four tiny, granulation-esque prongs, allowing the stone’s table to be fully visible.
In Péro’s latest delivery, we are called to wander landscapes lush and misty–Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland, Beas Kund… It’s treks like these, through large, uninterrupted vistas studded with wild flowers and stone that delight the imagination, opening the mind to the vast possibilities offered by nature and the world. Aneeth Arora captures these experiences through her own insatiable curiosity, seeking motifs and patterns from all over the world to inform her designs. This Fall/Winter 2025 collection from her Péro label is Aneeth at her best: cohesive, unexpected, beautifully constructed and just the right amount of playful. Presented via a selection of light jackets, retro-esque coats, floaty scarves and wide-bodied dresses rendered in bold pattern, the collection is quintessentially Péro.
Simplicity emphasizes the beauty and power of clarity. By focusing on the essential, we can eliminate the unnecessary. Monica Rusconi, the visionary behind Album di Famiglia, would say that simplicity is not just aesthetically pleasing, but also core to living in contentment. Once we accept this tenet fully, understanding, effectiveness, creativity (and even greatness) all become possible.
Hoodies are no longer just about staying warm or bumming around. They’ve climbed out of their casual corner and strutted straight onto the fashion runway.This style is comfort meets luxury… simplicity transformed into high style.
A symbol of rebellion, resilience, and style, this bomber jacket has weathered all fashion trends. The key to its longevity is in its ability to replace a blazer in our closets. Wear your bomber dressed up with an elegant top and jewelry, or dress it down by emphasizing its strong shape with jeans. Rendered in a delicious cotton velvet, Monica’s take on this jacket works however you choose to wear it.
“Simplicity is the exact medium between too little and too much.”
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Fashion may be aspirational, but it’s ultimately reflective of the times we live in. The way we dress, both as individuals and as a community, inevitably evolves as we ourselves grow. With so much to accomplish in-store and in the world, there is hardly time to rest on one’s laurels. Like all things, it takes concerted effort to move the bar forward.
Last Saturday, we celebrated forty years of Santa Fe Dry Goods with our first ever runway show. This event coincided with two trunk shows: TAP by Todd Pownell and the release of Avant Toi’s Fall/Winter 2025. The designers for both studios joined us in-store, in one big celebratory feast for the senses that we hope was enjoyed by all who visited us over the past week. In a matter of hours, we transformed Santa Fe Dry Goods into a garden at twilight. Trees, berried bushes, layers of wild grasses and flowers accented the runway. Rattan chandeliers twinkled along the ceiling and alder poles marked the aisles to create our miniature forest.
This season of Avant Toi is among the largest we have ever received. At almost 600 pieces and over 140 individual styles, this collection of cashmere, cotton and silk is broad and rich. One of the most special things about working with the team at Avant Toi is our ability to customize the collections we order. From color to cut, almost every piece in Santa Fe Dry Goods and Workshop has been made exclusively for our stores.
Our runway show, titled The Midnight Garden, featured a wide range of styles core to our store’s aesthetic heartbeat. Avant Toi, a brand that adds so much color and texture no matter the style, was layered into each look alongside the best pieces from across our designer offerings..
After the models did their final walk, the stylists bowed, and the candles on the cake were blown out, we were ready to party. Lots of laughs, stories, photos and glasses of champagne were shared in this space we have called ours for four decades. Pulling off a runway show for our anniversary in-store was a big task, executed with a lot of grace and gumption by our team and community. Thank-you so much to our many, many friends who attended the show, to everyone who helped us pull it off and to the Avant Toi team for their endless support and inspiration. What a dream it was to share this evening with you all. Cheers to you and to the next forty years together!
In the latest delivery from Klaus and Barbara find a sweeping selection of distinguished cotton shirting, pants and jackets perfect for transitioning to a warmer wardrobe as we head into fall.
As we have come to know this small, Italian line, we have found their collections to be a love letter to the classics–well-made, tailored pieces with just the right amount of artful crumple. In crispy Japanese cottons and buttery suede jackets, find subtle encouragement to live just a little bit lighter regardless of season.
A joy every season, the latest collection of Rundholz Main Line, Rundholz Black Label and Rundholz DIP has arrived to Workshop. Though we will follow up next week with the full delivery for those of you joining us from afar, a pinch is currently available online—please join us in-store for the full selection, alongside new arrivals from Alanui, Boboutic, Péro and Album di Famiglia.
In Greig Porter’s latest collection, discover a chroma of fine, colored diamonds. Though Greig excels in traditional diamond compositions, color best harnesses his creative spirit. These stones glimmer in the deep blues and browns of late summer. A natural fire dances within each, heightened by the complement of Greig’s signature 18K gold
At its most pure and organized composition, diamonds are perfectly transparent with no hue. However, variations in the stone’s chemical composition can lead to a rich spectrum of color— brown, blue and even pink. Born from the stone’s genesis, these variations are akin to how a slight alteration in mammal genes causes gorgeous and unusual colorations in nature, such as albinism (a lack of pigment) or heterochromia (differently toned irises.)
Diamond colorations are exceedingly rare—only .01% are naturally colored. Reverse to the evaluation of pure, white diamonds, when it comes to the chromatic varieties the more intense the color, the more valuable the stone. Greig understands this tenet well, seeking only the most richly colored gems for his diverse collection.
18K Gold Crowned Blue Sapphire Double Strand Long Earrings
In addition to the Avant Toi FW25 Trunk Show, happening today in Santa Fe Dry Goods, you can now browse the collection live online. In this largely custom selection designed exclusively for our stores and clientele, discover a rainbow of hand-dyed and hand-painted pieces rendered in the most covetable tones from the Avant Toi dye archive.
How does that saying go? New month, new… everything? With fall deliveries arriving daily from around the globe, there is something new to love in all three of our stores. Of note: paisley velvets from Etro, brilliant diamonds from Denise Betesh and brushed cashmere tees from Iris Von Arnim in Santa Fe Dry Goods; jewel-toned silks from Christian Peau, suede boots from Marsèll, and the newest delivery of Trippen in Workshop; and hand-knit cashmere from Daniela Gregis and a rainbow of porcelain from Bertozzi in Wild Life.
For the first time in nearly three years, the paisley panache of Etro is back in Santa Fe Dry Goods. Classically tailored and vigorously patterned, this prelude to the full delivery is characterized by cotton velvets, fringed capes and a smattering of structural leather handbags. Consider our current selection an envoy—there will be more in the next few weeks.
In addition to a handful of Junji Koike’s covetable alternative leather satchels, Christian Peau for fall has swept into Workshop in a flurry of jewel-toned silk. Rendered in the studio’s most popular bodies, Junji’s focus lies in special metallic dye washes this season—making his already rich finishes even more chromatic.
One of our most anticipated designers, and now the heart of Wild Life, Daniela Gregis excels at creating collections that flow seamlessly between seasons. While we have received many popular shapes from her this season, there are two new styles of note: the Kora Estate shirt and dress, which feature a custom Liberty print exclusively designed by Daniela for a select few stores, and the hand-knit cashmere cardigan—a riff on her Melograno style.
From the bench of Santa Fe jeweler Denise Betesh comes a wash of blue and white. Brilliant diamonds and gemmy sapphires dominate this late-summer capsule collection, all complemented by her matte 22K gold settings. In a return to Denise’s signature, several of these pieces feature granulation—an intensive hand-work process wherein tiny dots of pure gold are fused to add texture to the setting.
Marsèll’s bold design approach matches haute couture with the ultra-wearable in their line of leather shoes and accessories. In addition to several beautifully designed handbags, this delivery showcases boots of all kinds, ranging from high-water riding boots, lug-soled combat styles and kitten-heeled booties.
All the way from Gambettola, Italy: the latest delivery of colorful porcelain ceramics and linens from the Bertozzi family. In addition to our typical fall buy of Bruno and Giallo, we went deep into more fall forward colors such as the suede-like Marrone and the rich blue Azzurro. While a few pieces are online, the breadth of this collection is available to browse at Wild Life.
We’ve received just a pinch more from German-based Iris Von Arnim, joining their already plush cashmere and silk sweaters received in June. Rounding out the collection are classical sweaters, brushed cashmere tees, fuzzy belted cardigans and a very sexy pair of lamb suede pants.
Trippen’s Fall/Winter 2025 was envisioned around the state of “flow” (one of our favorite concepts!) Seeking fluidity and flexibility in their designs, their newest footwear revolves around smoothness and adaptability between seasons —“shapeshifting” as they affectionately refer to it. In addition to the rounded silhouettes of the Bert and Blizzard, we have also brought in three former favorite boot styles for cold weather ahead: Bomb, Ozzy and Deer.
Occasionally you come across a collection so special, it literally takes your breath away. When unboxing Dušan, we eagerly layered together the pieces, creating look after look of easy, elegant pairings that fit together like puzzle pieces. Developed by Dušan Paunovic, this Milan-based label is defined by clean lines, classical silhouettes and subtle tailoring rendered in the most exquisite cashmere.
Dušan favors neutral colors, with this first delivery arriving in a palette of cognac, black and cream–opting for a minimal, one-size-fits-all style that is complementary across genres. Before launching his own line, Dušan cut his teeth in the studio of Serbian-American designer Zoran Labicorbic—the minimalist designer credited with inspiring The Row. While the Olsen’s may have the name recognition, Dušan considers himself to be Zoran’s legitimate heir, carrying on the minimalist torch through his own tightly edited collections.
In some ways, Dušan is a love affair from our youth. We first carried this brand 15 years ago, during our initial foray into international design. Part of the pleasure of coming back to a label after so much time apart is the immediate pleasure (and contrast) of what is the same and what is not. The silhouettes carry the distinct precision of someone who has spent years studying form. The fabrics have the lushness of a designer committed to their mills. There is little noise or distraction within the collection–the hallmark of an aesthetic voice distilled to its essence through many seasons of practice. All this and more, while still embodying the sharp taste and keen eye for drape that drew us to Dušan in the first place.
If your true wear-everyday clothes were: incredibly good looking; made of wholly natural fibers; washable on the road; cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather; and still glamorous at an unexpected occasion? You are probably wearing Daniela Gregis.
Daniela’s philosophy is that clothes should be a balance of emotion and intelligence. From the way a garment drapes on the body to its material make-up, each facet of her garment making is carefully considered. In Daniela’s world, everything should be thought through and perfected before the piece leaves the studio so that its ultimate wearer can focus on what’s important: living.
When it comes to Daniela’s fabrics, natural rules supreme. No polys, ethalenes or plastics allowed. In her studio, the inherent characteristics of each fiber are leveraged for their best use. Summer cottons are breezy and cool to the touch, while the varietals chosen for winter are warming and soft. Cashmere is spun and knit to its loftiest potential and other times to its densest, depending on the desired wear.
Above all, Daniela chooses her fabrics for minimal care–wash on delicate cold, lay flat to dry and wear all over again (and again and again…)
In the way Daniela conceives her shapes, one word comes to mind: versatility. Her styles often stand alone as central pieces defining a look, yet remain so classic and easy that you could wear them from daybreak to drinks and everything in between.
This is one of the reasons we love her work (and her) so dearly: she is a lifestyle brand that actually works for the lifestyle it promotes: unpretentious, intelligent, poetic and totally, undeniably easy.
Pastoral Gardens
“Created by leading landscape designers, these gardens respond directly to the beauty of our natural habitats, with wildflower meadows and grazing cattle integrated into holistic spaces where the boundaries between a conventional garden and the wider landscape disappear.”
The eyes connect not just to the logical brain, but to the emotional one as well. Because environment, atmosphere and mood can be just as influential as an artist’s intent, it often takes extra care to communicate what happens in one person’s eyes versus another’s. Sure, we could wax poetic about the crumple of linen, the iridescence of a lacquered silk, or tell you that a garment transitions easily from day to night, but real comprehension lies in the personal, visual experience.
This approach to creation informs the aesthetic voice of Schepers Bosman–a harmony of contemporary workwear and traditional European handicraft. Sanne and Anne’s focus is ultimately on the hand of the maker–each pattern is drafted, fitted and finished by hand before it is added to the collection.
The designs are inclusive and fit on a wide array of bodies, made from responsibly sourced linen and cotton denim woven in The Netherlands, Italy and England. Each Schepers Bosman piece is finished with an individual machine stitch in a unique thread gauge. Entirely decorative, this stitch acts as a graphic finishing touch–Sanne and Anne’s signature on each and every piece.
“… there is always a never-ending conversation going on between each other and everyone around us: artists, musicians, students. The interaction between all the creative individuals is =the basis of our work. We design by doing.”
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Fashion may be aspirational, but it’s ultimately reflective of the times we live in. The way we dress, both as individuals and as a community, inevitably evolves as we ourselves grow. With so much to accomplish in-store and in the world, there is hardly time to rest on one’s laurels. Like all things, it takes concerted effort to move the bar forward.
For some, jewelry is a last thought–the cherry on top of an already great look. For others, it’s a foundational element that informs the style from the core. For all, personal adornment is imbued with meaning and memory, representing something special to each person. Often our oldest contacts and friends work in this genre–and it makes sense that our relationships to them are as meaningful as the pieces they make for us. Studios such as Greig Porter and Denise Betesh have been part of our family for over a decade. And, right now, we are in touch to bring in their newest collections.
Denise’s just arrived to Santa Fe Dry Goods, along with some beautiful blue diamond works from Greig. We also just received new works from Margery Hirschey, and coming in a few days are the summer deliveries of Pippa Small and Yasuko Azuma that we secured back in January. What a fine time for finery–and remembering why we do this, and for whom.
Riccardo Bruni’s textiles are a masterclass in rest. Woven slowly in his Italian studio, each House of Lyria piece is specially loomed to maximize texture, softness and style–creating a range of goods that are as beautiful as they are rejuvenating.
In the blues and creams of his latest deliveries, we find the call of late summer lounging on the terrace. By prioritizing small details such as yarn weight, weft quality and nubbiness, these pieces rise beyond mere decorative elements. So let’s take a note from Riccardo and embrace the tactility and tranquility of summer’s last repose.
Over in Wild Life, Daniela Gregis’ summer is just heating up. With a palette akin to strawberries, peaches and apricots, her bright and sunny collection encourages us to slow down and enjoy the complexity of the season’s sweetness.
It’s no secret that we love a good garden… almost as much as we love a good book. When we came across Clare Foster and Andrew Montgomery’s Pastoral Gardens through our friends at Cabana, we were totally blown away. The imagery is lush, the prose beautiful and the gardens within inspire a deeper personal connection with your own environment. As described by Cabana: “Created by leading landscape designers, these gardens respond directly to the beauty of our natural habitats, with wildflower meadows and grazing cattle integrated into holistic spaces where the boundaries between a conventional garden and the wider landscape disappear.”
We are still in the thick of fall arrivals, and will be for the next few weeks as we receive the collections we explored earlier this year. A stand-out among the deliveries is the work of Dušan Paunovic, an intellectual minimalist who makes the most beautiful double-faced cashmere coats and knitwear.
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Fashion may be aspirational, but it’s ultimately reflective of the times we live in. The way we dress, both as individuals and as a community, inevitably evolves as we ourselves grow. With so much to accomplish in-store and in the world, there is hardly time to rest on one’s laurels. Like all things, it takes concerted effort to move the bar forward.
What a week! You may have noticed that we were quiet last Saturday—and that is because we were really, really busy. International Folk Art Market is a big party every year, and we are often too caught up laughing, crying and chatting in the stores to even look twice at a computer.
A big thank-you to everyone who joined us in-store and over FaceTime—the energy on the plaza was incredible. After the market quieted, we took the opportunity to rest and recharge before jumping into our next venture: the Avant Toi and TAP by Todd Pownell trunk shows coming in August. In between a flurry of collection deliveries, some of us disappeared into the desert to take some needed photography of our latest Pre-Fall arrivals. It’s been a few weeks since we felt the crunch of gravel under our boots and basked in the sun. Taking in the pine-y scent of juniper as we off-road to find the perfect shot… practically heaven!
August is hot on our heels, and with it our next trunk show. Todd Pownell & Debra Rosen of TAP will be joining us in Santa Fe Dry Goods on Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th to share a wide selection of their diamond works.
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Todd and Debra are renowned for their experimental, fashion-forward presentation of diamonds. From their bench, we see a magnitude of compositions: spiky, reverse-set stones, undulating channel settings and hammered interlocking links among their favorite motifs… all of which achieve cohesion even in the most unusual shapes. Should you be in Santa Fe on 8/8 and 8/9, please stop by Santa Fe Dry Goods to meet Todd and Debra–they are delightful and inspirational.
Meet new designer Daniel Andresen, a German knitwear genius with a penchant for tactility. Considering comfort the foundation of confidence and self-awareness, his silhouettes are relaxed and casual. Handknit from plush fibers such as cashmere, camel and yak, Daniel nurtures textural complexity through an intensive, hands-on studio practice.
While we have our on-site photo routine down pat, outdoor shoots are notoriously tricky. Not only do we have to transport clothing, equipment and ourselves to a far flung location, we often have to compete with the elements to get the perfect shot (and the sun does not stop setting even if you have finally established the perfect frame!) This latest endeavor took us out to the hills of Madrid, a teeny-tiny former mining community about 30 miles south of Santa Fe. Joey, Jazmin, Tim, Sita, Zach, Shobhan and Tim scrambled over shale, coal and gravel to find the perfect backdrop for our Pre-Fall arrivals. Many of the locations had Tim and Joey kneeling in dirt to get the right angle, tethered to Shobhan’s computer, balanced on her knees, ten feet away. As you can imagine, many, many laughs were had—and an equal amount of hijinks! Sunburn and scraped knees aside, the results were worth it. We look forward to sharing the final, edited images with you over the next few weeks.
Officine Creative has arrived for fall in a mix of rugged and classic. Nearly all rendered in suede, the delivery includes the return of the heeled Denner alongside the new Blossom boots—a sporty style akin to a lug-soled hiking boot.
We were lucky to host Mieko Mintz and Yaser Shaw in conversation with Asif Sheikh in Shobhan’s garden last week. In a discussion on South Asian craft, the designers shared their experiences and challenges championing the handmade.
Each year, committing to ethical garmentry feels increasingly urgent. Especially in an area of the world, such as India, defined by its reputation for exquisite textiles. We are proud to represent designers who work with and support the communities preserving the magic of the hand. Some highlights from the talk: we learned Mieko’s silk jackets are worked on exclusively by her most experienced sewists due to the finicky nature of the material; Yaser shared the importance of connecting with nature to “refill his cup” and inspire his embroidery; and both expressed an confidence in the longevity of craft, with young artisans cropping up to continue these traditions into the future.
In the audience was Natalie Chanin, who spoke with us last year on the preservation of Appalachian stitchery through her studio in Florence, Alabama. Alongside Mieko and Yaser, Natalie shared her second trunk show in Santa Fe Dry Goods. Her latest collection, FW25, can be found here.
It’s finally cooled a bit in Santa Fe, and we are well on the road to Fall—new arrivals are coming in daily and brightening the stores. In addition to Daniel Andresen and Officine Creative, we have received deliveries from Dušan, Plan C, Daniela Gregis and Alonpi, all of which are now available in store and will go online in the next week or so. Of note this week is also a flurry of Avant Toi— near 600 pieces unpacked and obsessed over by our team. This delivery will be featured at the studio’s own trunk show in August alongside the works of TAP by Todd Pownell. There is more to come as it all arrives— stay tuned!
New to Wild Life this week is the work of Daniel Andresen, a German knitwear designer with a penchant for tactility. Based in Antwerp, Daniel established his namesake label nearly two decades ago after working in the ateliers of Haider Ackermann and Hilde Frunt. In addition to his studio background, he is also a graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts–a prestigious institution known for educating some of the most tenacious and thoughtful designers in the industry, such as Ann Demeulemeester and Dries Van Noten.
Daniel considers comfort the foundation of confidence and self-awareness—a tenet that informs his design process. While the construction of his work is precise, the silhouettes are relaxed and casual. Each piece is soft and texturally complex, handknit from plush, natural fibers such as cashmere, camel and yak. Signature to the handmade, each varies slightly in form and finish.
One of the most delightful things about working with Daniel Andresen has been the ability to really, truly customize our buy. While in the showroom, we touched and tried on all the different pieces before selecting the specific weights and colors of the yarns. We sought a largely neutral palette (with a pop of cherry red and sky blue) to emulate the natural tones of the Southwest… which was ultimately the perfect match for shooting in the desert with Sita!
Happening now is the 8th annual Mieko Mintz Trunk Show in Santa Fe Dry Goods. Known for her lightweight and colorful assemblages, Mieko’s works are made primarily with vintage silk and cotton sari fabrics. Each is finished with a traditional kantha stitch—an homage to the textile traditions of West Bengal, and Mieko’s signature texture. A selection of these pieces has been set aside exclusively for our website, which are now live online. If you are in Santa Fe this weekend for the International Folk Art Market, we invite you to join us in-store to browse the full trunk show and meet Mieko, Yaser Shaw and Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin.
: a project that is not yet finished : a concerted effort to make things better, brighter and more beautiful : our weekly updates on retail to detail and everything in between
Fashion may be aspirational, but it’s ultimately reflective of the times we live in. The way we dress, both as individuals and as a community, inevitably evolves as we ourselves grow. With so much to accomplish in-store and in the world, there is hardly time to rest on one’s laurels. Like all things, it takes concerted effort to move the bar forward.
Summer is in full swing in Santa Fe and so too are the stores. Our social calendar is booked for the next two months, including four trunk shows and a birthday party. In the second week of July, we will be hosting The 8th Annual Mieko Mintz Trunk Show, on display in Santa Fe Dry Goods the weekend of International Folk Art Market. Mieko will be in-store to showcase her one-of-a-kind kantha pieces from July 10th through July 12th. Joining Mieko with their own special trunk shows will be Yaser Shaw and Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin. It will be a very fun and craft-forward weekend–we would love to see you there!
Come August, Todd and Debra Pownell of TAP by Todd Pownell will come to Santa Fe to share a full selection of their diamond works on Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th. That weekend will culminate with a celebration of Santa Fe Dry Goods’ 40th birthday on the evening of Saturday, August 9th. If you are in Santa Fe during July and August, we would love to have you join us for any and all of these events. What a treat it will be to toast four decades alongside you all!
During our latest stint on the buy, we were struck by the beauty not only of our surroundings, but of the people who inhabit them. Social countries, such as Italy, foster a sense of community by creating what sociologists refer to as a “third space,” a place to spend time that isn’t your home, work or school.
Arriving in Bologna at nearly midnight, we walked past Piazza Maggiore to find quite the scene: a movie screen, a projector and what felt like the entire city sitting together to eat ice cream and watch One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. It was an incredible sight of community, with people of all ages, genders and ethnicities mingling in the crowd. Teenagers canoodled beneath the 15th-century archways, smiled at by 85 year-old grandmothers shuffling through the crowd. Scores of families scattered the piazza, kids and toddlers playing on picnic blankets while their parents enjoyed the film. To us, this was the best of the Italian lifestyle: slow, intergenerational living that puts an emphasis on the moment and togetherness.
There is a levity that accompanies settings like this, an opportunity we don’t take advantage of in the States nearly as often as we should. The Santa Fe Plaza is a great example of a rare third space, and at its best, the retail around it can be an extension of that feeling. Regardless of whether you are with us to buy, we hope you can come in-store to take a moment to enjoy the fabric, feel inspired by a new artist or just share a laugh with us.
Designers such as Kaval not only concept their pieces, but make them from the ground up–buttons, fabric and all. This tiny Japanese studio does not adhere to a typical fashion calendar, opting to ship in small batches as they are finished.
Is there anything as dreamy as a day on the water? In bright colors and clean silhouettes, studios such as Amblẽme and Officine Creative push classic summer accessories to their highest potential through fun colors and fresh presentations for the season.
Our newest addition to Santa Fe Dry Goods takes a different beat for summer. Rich in glamour and sophistication, Jason Wu’s Pre-Fall 2025 has cocktail hour written all over it.
In addition to Jason’s alternative interpretation of classical silhouettes, fascinating plays of texture define this first collection to the stores. Crinkled satin, brushed cotton canvas and asymmetrically cut mini-pleats create a delivery as pleasant to touch as it is to see.
After meeting with Bergfabel in nearby Lucca, we travelled back to Bologna to write our orders in a little bistro down the street from our hotel. While there we ate the best tortellini, prepared from scratch in the open kitchen in front of us. Through bites of hand-tossed noodles and cheese we pondered: what is food’s relationship to fashion?
When thinking of food and fashion, perhaps your mind conjures the cliché of exquisitely dressed but paper-thin models turning down a cube of cheese. But really, the relationship between these two worlds is long and storied—especially in the realm of slow making. Regardless of medium, the intention is to create a beautiful experience for others—made all the more special when it’s crafted by hand. We started carrying home goods in support of this lifestyle vision—something that came full circle this week when the latest batch of Bertozzi’s porcelain tableware arrived to Wild Life and made the perfect complement to Daniela Gregis’ summer prints.
This summer, we are all about community. How lucky we have been to spend forty years on the Santa Fe Plaza, not only for the opportunities this location affords us but for the dozens, hundreds, thousands of wonderful people we have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know. We are reminded of this every time we get closer to summer—suddenly the Plaza is full, thriving and every bit as colorful as the people who love it. We hope to savor this feeling of community deeply over the next weeks, taking it in, counting our blessings and perhaps lingering just a bit longer to chat over a touch of Bertozzi espresso.
Ziggy Chen is a designer of deep humility. He describes his own personal style as “lazy and comfortable,” an aesthetic perhaps at odds with the photos seen of the artisanally-dressed designer wandering his studio in Shanghai. His success is rooted in a keen sense of balance: ease and effort, nuance and emphasis, practical and sumptuous. What seems laissez-faire when crafted by such a skilled hand perhaps only feels that way because it is so elegant in its drape, so naturally flattering to wear or maybe just so, so soft against the skin.
Ziggy champions slow, intentional design—ultimately eschewing seasonal trends to pursue an aesthetic rooted in sensorial memory. The natural fibers of his practice, such as linen, hemp and cotton, are often treated in-studio via dyeing processes such as over-dyeing and piece-dyeing to achieve the label’s signature weathered patina.
In this newest collection, Gnartricate (a portmanteau of “gnarled branches” and “intricate”), Ziggy Chen draws inspiration from the intertwining plant roots that feed a long-lived and thriving tree—a reference to the unseen, yet foundational elements upon which beauty can flourish.
Across the delivery, he blends traditional Chinese influences, such as Changshan robes and Shanxi architecture, with European silhouettes to share his restrained, intellectual approach to dress.
A complement to the collection, Ziggy Chen’s accessories mirror his core design philosophy—a selection of subtle, well-crafted pieces plucked out of time that act as a finishing touch on a look from this studio.
