pieces from Casey Casey’s Fall / Winter 2019 collection are now online.
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Alonpi: A Melting Pot of World Cultures
Alonpi, best known for their design and printing skill set, continually surprise us with each season. As the only people in the world with the capability to print on both sides of cashmere, creative forces Piero and Alfredo are in a league of their own. Each element, from the softness of the cashmere to the patterns and the colors chosen, is a testament to Alonpi’s expertise.
In the process of creating the most textural and visually dynamic pieces available, Alonpi has incorporated inspiration from historic and ancient civilizations. Ornate patterns found on Alonpi’s scarves mirror others already in existence, from painted doors in Morocco to tiled walls once constructed in Persia. Even the elaborate archways in Iran can be said to influence Alonpi’s prints. Repetitive circles on Alonpi’s scarves in Mikado and Nikit Blue resemble zellige tilework, which are stunning tessellated patterns found on mosque walls around the world.
Using inspiration from motifs in different areas of the world, Alonpi has essentially crafted a collection that is a melting pot of world cultures. This can be said about their influences as well, as even the illustrations on doorways in Morocco were not created by a singular entity. Geometric patterns vary from one building to the next, created by those Jewish and Muslim alike. It is thanks to these multi-cultural influences that Alonpi’s designs remain the strongest they have ever been.
Daniela Gregis | New Online
New pieces from Daniela Gregis are now online. Shop new pieces from the Fall / Winter 2019 collection.
Etro | New Online
New pieces from Etro are now online from the Fall / Winter collection. Shop new pieces from Etro now!
Trippen | New Online
New pieces from Trippen are online right now. Pieces includes Pad Shoe in Black, Trippen Peak Bootie in Black, Trippen Flux Sandal in Black and Trippen Tourist Bootie in Beton.
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Daniela Gregis: Sun Rays on Lavender Fields
Blues, purples and pinks are at the core of this second delivery from Daniela Gregis. The tones reflect the fall sun casting its long rays on the lavender fields of northern Italy. As we enter true fall, herringbone browns and warm neutrals become more prominent in the collection. Enjoy this autumnal burst of color and lightness.
Agnona & Alonpi Cashmere: Fall’s Finest Fabrics
Founded in 1953 and named after a village at the foot of Monte Rosa, Agnona began their journey as a supplier of the finest fabrics. Within seven years of opening their business, they became the go-to supplier for many of the leading international designers like Balenciaga, Dior and Givenchy. In many ways, Agnona wrote a noteworthy chapter in the book of fashion by actively contributing to the prestige of haute couture in its golden age. Since then, Agnona has honed their craft to establish a luxury brand with extensive knowledge in textiles that produces the pinnacle of modern luxury daily wear. Styled with the collection are some of our favorites from Alonpi Cashmere’s Fall collection in which hand painting on exceptional weaves takes center stage.
f Cashmere: Distinctive Knitwear with a Relaxed Aesthetic
F Cashmere inspires with extraordinary experimental knitwear in versatile combinations. The unique design of the collection is defined by the distinctive choice of colors, the finest wool materials and noteworthy hand-painted color techniques.
Full of expertise and wit, the third generation of the Fissure family continues their grandparent’s legacy with a relaxed ‘everyday’ collection that is anything but ordinary. Based in Rapallo, Italy, along the Italian Riviera coastline, the core of the F Cashmere brand is a passion for cashmere and fine knitwear, a passion founded in creative intelligence and skill.
Inspiration For the Shoot
The dramatic texture of the collection had us searching for a rugged environment in which the earth’s colors melted into dynamic compositions. We found the perfect inspiration in Australia’s Blue Mountains, a rugged region west of Sydney in New South Wales. This special place brought to light the earthy color combinations of F Cashmere and the textures of their lightweight, lofty yarns.
Introducing: f Cashmere
F Cashmere inspires with extraordinary experimental knitwear in versatile combinations. The unique design of the collection is defined by the distinctive choice of colors, the finest wool materials and noteworthy hand painted color techniques.
Full of expertise and wit, the third generation of the Fissure family continues their grandparent’s legacy with a relaxed ‘everyday’ collection that is anything but ordinary. Based in Rapallo, Italy, along the Italian Riviera coastline, the core of the F Cashmere brand is a passion for cashmere and fine knitwear, a passion founded in creative intelligence and skill.
Agnona | New Online
New pieces from Agnona’s Fall/Winter 2019 collection are now online!
Peter O. Mahler | New Arrivals Online and In-Store
New pieces from Peter O. Mahler have arrived in Workshop. Shop the entire collection on our website now!
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Toogood | New Arrivals Online and In-Store
New pieces from Toogood have arrived in Santa Fe Dry Goods. Shop the entire collection on our website now!
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Ümit Ünal | New Arrivals Online and In-Store
New pieces from Ümit Ünal have arrived in Workshop. Shop the entire collection on our website now!
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Ümit Ünal: Silhouettes for Everyday
Ümit Ünal designs freely, and while inspired by his past, he creates for the future. Unconcerned with trends cycling through the fashion industry, he instead considers silhouettes of the everyday. When viewing his work, one can see the influence of pastoral themes, androgyny and alternative lifestyles that he often references. Ünal filters his observations of the world through his collections, in a persistent search for sincerity and the ultimate goal of universality.
Karen Mefli | New Online
New pieces from Karen Melfi is now online. Pieces include Diamond Cluster Studs, Rainbow Moonstone Earring Charms, Rose Cut Diamond Studs and 18K Plain Hoops.
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Rundholz | First Shipment of Mainline, Black Label and Dip Available Online
The first shipment of Rundholz FW 2019 / 2020 is now available online and in-store at Workshop.
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Avant Toi | Fall / Winter 2019 Now Online and In-Store
New pieces of Avant Toi’s Fall / Winter 2019 collection are available online!
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Campomaggi | New Arrivals In-Store
New pieces from Campomaggi arrived in-store today! Shop our existing Campomaggi online.
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Wehve Trunk Show
WEHVE TRUNK SHOW
11AM-5PM
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY GESINE HOLSCHUH OR WEHVE
AT SANTA FE DRY GOODS
First and foremost, WEHVE is a brand deeply rooted in the importance of human relationships. Founded by social entrepreneur and Fair Trade International board member, Gesine Holschuh, one of the brand’s core missions is to “unite family, fashion, and tradition.” WEHVE’s rich selection of eclectic and classic ponchos, shawls, scarves and cover-ups are designed in Belgium by Marine Halna du Fretay who worked with Hermès for over twenty years. The goods are then handwoven by collectives of traditional weavers in South America. Determined to respect the traditional craft, Gesine is able to translate the traditional skills of these Peruvian and Uruguayan weavers into modern lifestyle pieces made of the softest, cashmere-like merino that we have ever seen. Join us in a lively and fascinating look into the world of successful social entrepreneurship.
Lika Behar Trunk Show
LIKA BEHAR TRUNK SHOW
11AM-5PM
FEATURING A NEW COLLECTION OF LIKA’S WORK
AT SANTA FE DRY GOODS
Lika Behar has won countless awards in the jewelry industry for her mixed metal work, for best necklace designs and for countless other categories. She is an avid creator with a passion for connecting with the personal aspects of jewelry. Her boundless energy is focused on constantly evolving her designs to be relevant in an increasingly casual world. Santa Fe Dry Goods is thrilled to present a large selection of Lika’s latest work. Unusual one of a kind pieces, as well as award winning designs will be featured at the trunk show.
Avant Toi Home & Clothing Trunk Show
AVANT TOI
HOME & CLOTHING TRUNK SHOW
11AM-5PM
SPECIAL APPERANCE BY OWNER FIORELLA GHIGNONE
AT SANTA FE DRY GOODS
Featuring:
Special Clothing & Accessories from Avant Toi’s Collection in Milan
Art Pieces made for this Occasion
Home Goods featured at the Salone de Mobile Exhibition
Santa Fe Dry Goods / Workshop Fall New Arrivals
… and a New Mexico Garden of Eden
| Avant Toi is known for being one of the most innovative clothing and home goods makers on the international stage. The company has experienced tremendous growth and many awards for its unusual use of cashmere and for the evolving style developed for each of the four fashion seasons.In addition to the mens’ and womens’ collections, Avant Toi launched its first exclusive home goods collection in 2017. The use of hand painting and specialty weaving, iconic features of the brand, was central to the design of blankets, covers, pillows and carpets. Beyond this, there were many elements of design that transformed the house into a magical haven. Avant Toi experimented with their passion to match and blend materials to create hand-made pieces. Over the course of a year, Avant Toi’s home goods gained enormous attention, leading to the creation of an Avant Toi Home Boutique in Milan in April of 2018. This year, at the Salone de Mobile design week in Milan, Avant Toi received further recognition for the company’s otherworldly approach to home goods design. Please join us for a fantastical experience of Avant Toi’s work with Fiorella Ghignone, company owner and director.
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By Walid: A Hundred Flowers
BY WALID |
By Walid is the creative, upcycle brand of Walid al Damirji… an intellect and free-thinker with the best attitude of anyone on the planet. These jackets were born of a delightful June visit to his studio in London where Walid, John (Walid’s right-hand man) and I unravelled old textiles onto a large center table and set out to create a mini collection for Santa Fe Dry Goods. The jackets are made from antique fabrics, many from old piano shawls. The motifs resonate with the work from the same period of painter Ju Lian, featured below. – Shobhan
About the Art of Ju Lian
A native of Panyu, Ju Lian was a bird-and-flower painter who emphasized the importance of the observation and sketching of objects in nature. He learnt painting from Song Guangbao (active in early 19th Century) and Meng Jinyi and developed his own style. His palette was vivid, rich and bright. This particular piece entitled “A Hundred Flowers” is considered a masterpiece among his work and is revered for the zhuangfen and zhuangshui, or “water and pigment infusion” method that he used. Ju Lian painted without outlines and deposited water and pigment onto the wet paint surface. The water then dried to form a clearly defined boundary similar to an outline. This painting is one of the best examples of this technique and resonated with the embroideries of these By Walid jackets. They are opulent and colorful art pieces that stand the test of time in fashion and yet seem modern in many ways. So too does Ju Lian’s incredible painting.
I Pezzi Dipinti Trunk Show
TEXTILE & CLOTHING DESIGNER CATHRYN COLLINS
11AM-5PM
AT SANTA FE DRY GOODS
Cathryn Collins is the designer behind I Pezzi Dipinti, a brand dedicated to creating clothing with help from artisans around the world. Her line of cashmere knitwear and textiles is a testament to the handiwork of individuals from Italy to India.
Despite the success of Cathryn’s work, I Pezzi Dipinti is only available through trunk shows in New York, London, Jackson Hole and Aspen, and now, Santa Fe. The brand is a favorite of those who prefer under-the-radar finds. Please join us in welcoming Cathryn Collins for a trunk show on July 26th and 27th, 2019.