Lauren Manoogian
New York, New York
Lauren Manoogian’s career began with a jewelry and accessories line forged from sourced scrap metal and surplus materials found in her urban Brooklyn landscape. Since these experimental beginnings in 2010, her work has shifted into a collection of easy ready-to-wear intended to evolve with the wearer through all walks of life. Whether jewelry, sculpture or clothing, every piece she creates finds itself part of her incredible textural narrative.
As a whole, Lauren’s work is characterized by her simple patina and fluidity of gesture. Her knitwear practices her intuitive shape development front and center, with complementing and contrasting lines for the form in sweet alpaca, merino and pima cotton. Her subtle essentialism is further underscored by a focus on crafting solely with sustainable materials and fair trade employment. She further adheres to sustainable and sincere handcrafting by incorporating the use of antiquated handlooms and ethically sourced materials.
Frenckenberger
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded by Terry-Ann Frencken and Nathalie Schönenberger, Frenckenberger is the creative combination of Frencken’s twenty years working with designer Rick Owens and Schönenberger’s wide experience in haute couture. The result is a luxury Swiss brand renowned for its sumptuous cashmere and refined elegance.
Frenckenberger champions the beauty of simplicity and comfort in its utilitarian interpretation of luxury. They offer the highest quality cashmere in straightforward designs with clean cuts. Luxe basic pieces, from cozy wraps and cardigans to classic tees and v-neck sweaters, are decadently soft. In Frenckenberger’s designs, cashmere is constructed to maximize the versatility of the exquisite feel of the fiber, from beautifully draping feather light tops to plush subtly felted pieces. Their lightweight, finely knit fabric creates adaptable items suited to many seasons, equally perfect for spring or layering for the lingering colder months. In a range of earthy neutrals, Frenckenberger’s lavish yet unpretentious garments serve as timeless foundational pieces in any wardrobe.
