Editorials
Lauren Manoogian: Spring Summer 2020
Lauren Manoogian is a young American designer with a vision for simple, ethical, and authentic living. She collaborates with cooperatives in Peru to develop the softest, finest cotton and alpaca fibers, further rendering the natural materials in an understated and elegant way.
Kantha: A catalyst for physical, emotional & spiritual change
Kantha is part of the four thousand year old living legacy of quilting in India. A timeless textile tradition, it dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization of the Bronze Age. It is a technique central to the Bengali area, spanning several Indian states and Bangladesh. There are a myriad of stitching styles, patterns and themes that vary based on region.
The Influence of Patterns
Throughout the 20th and 21st century, cross-cultural and historical influences exerted a profound impact on fashion design. Paisley or geometric, stripes or flowers, patterns ebb and flow based on the influence of culture and the environment of the designer.
Rundholz Black Label: Martinique and Curaçao
Recalibrating our busy lives often leads us to dream of relaxing on hazy sun-soaked islands. We search for freedom, comfort and the joys of simple living. Carsten and Lenka Rundholz found exactly this in Martinique and Curaçao, the island inspirations for their Spring Summer 2020 collection.
ETRO: THE VIBRANT COLORS OF MOROCCO
This second delivery of Etro resort features elegant flowing pieces alive with the vibrant colors of Morocco, from spice markets to lush garden oases and desert skies. Brilliant florals with intricate details and airy cotton and silk fabrics give the feeling of wandering the lively streets of Marrakech.
Meet the Maker: The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd knitwear company is the realization of Emily Watt’s research at the Royal College of Art in London. As a graduate student, she examined the future of textiles, a project which set her on a journey into the UK’s long history and future possibilities with wool. Established in 2013, The Good Shepherd creates intricately hand knit functional artisan pieces imbued with a strong sense of British identity, rooted to culture, process and place.
Etro Resort: Moroccan Inspired Bohemia
This resort season, Etro takes us on a journey through the luminous colors and textures of Morocco. Etro’s iconic paisley motif is incorporated into designs emulating intricate Moroccan mosaics and tilework. Colors with a dusty vibrance bring the detailed patterns to life on tees and shirting. Brilliant blue paisley mirrors elegant painted tiles, sand and shell pink intertwine in delicate balance and chartreuse pops through several pieces in the collection.
Dark Florals & Paisleys
Dark florals are a strong statement in modern fashion, demonstrating a wide-ranging influence similar to the emergence of the Breton stripe nearly a hundred years ago. Wearing floral garments is synonymous with effortless style, from elegant to avant-garde.
Herringbone & Houndstooth
Herringbone and houndstooth are classic fashion fabrications making their mark in the Fall 2019 collections. In addition to more traditional menswear garments, this season is punctuated by designers using material in novel and unexpected ways.
The Colorful History of Ponchos
The poncho is a ubiquitously simple garment with a colorful history and unlimited potential. Born out of the necessity to keep warm and protect from the weather while maintaining freedom of movement, the poncho is a rectangular cloth with an opening in the center for the head and unsewn sides.
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.
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. Agnona wrote a noteworthy chapter in the book of fashion by actively contributing to the prestige of haute couture in its golden age. Styled with the collection are some of our favorites from Alonpi Cashmere, 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.
Ümit Ünal: Silhouettes for Everyday
Ümit Ünal designs freely, and while inspired by his past, he creates for the future. Ünal filters his observations of the world through his collections, in a persistent search for sincerity and the ultimate goal of universality.
By Walid: A Hundred Flowers
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 Shobhan unravelled old textiles onto a large center table and set out to create a mini collection for Santa Fe Dry Goods.
Black Diamonds: Interstellar Origins
Folklore states that black diamonds came from space on an asteroid millions of years ago. According to research from the Natural Science Foundation, this may be accurate because South America and Africa were once a single landmass. This would support the theory that an asteroid brought black diamonds to earth and is the reason why they are found in such concentrated areas, making them an interstellar rarity.
I Pezzi Dipinti: Trunk Show
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 are testaments to the handiwork of individuals from Italy to India.
Meet the Maker: VOZ
Founded in 2012 by Jasmine Etoile Aarons, VOZ bridges the gap between centuries-old crafting traditions and modern fashion design platforms. VOZ is a B corporation certified ethical fashion company, that strives to protect the livelihoods, well-being, and cultural values of rural indigenous women globally.
SANTA FE OPERA SEASON 2019: JENUFA
All eyes are on Jenůfa as she is the village beauty. Her fiancé sees only a trophy wife. Her rejected suitor sees a chance to avenge the most cutting wrongs in his past. Her righteous stepmother, Kostelnička, sees her own life’s tragedy about to replay for her child.
Santa Fe Opera Season 2019: The Pearl Fishers
Transported to tropical shores on waves of dreamy melody, this opera is set on the ancient shores of Ceylon where Zurga, the ruler of the pearl fishers, is reunited with his long-lost comrade Nadir. They recount a mutual passion for the heavenly Leïla, who both renounced to save their friendship. Her unexpected return traps them in the snares of love and now they must make a choice.
Lapis Lazuli: Prized Since Antiquity
Lapis lazuli has a rich and extensive past. Treasured by many civilizations for the last 6,000 years, lapis is valued for its vivid color. The most beautiful lapis is sourced from Badakhshan, a province in present-day Afghanistan. Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations, as well as the Greeks and Romans, also sourced their lapis from this area.
Mieko Mintz: Large Patterns and Sophisticated Prints
Mieko Mintz synthesizes rich textile traditions with modern aesthetics. Her line of one-of-a-kind Kantha jackets has since become her signature, fusing traditional Indian handcraft with sophisticated and contemporary Japanese designs. This delivery showcases subtle larger patterns interwoven with sophisticated smaller prints. Colors are equally unusual and dynamic, proving that Mieko and her cooperative of artisans […]
Astier de Villatte and John Derian
John Derian’s passion as a designer was borne out of his love for vintage prints. His obsession began when he was in his 20’s when he stumbled upon boxes of prints at a flea market in Massachusettes. Thanks to their love of found objects, John Derian and Astier de Villatte worked to add John’s iconic collected imagery to their classic tableware.