Editorials
Gilda Midani: Fuchsia
As the weather heats up through spring and into late summer, we search for energetic colors that inspire confidence and exhilaration. Fuchsia, a color that is rich in purple and pink tones, showcases self-assurance while maintaining a lighthearted essence. Fuchsia is closely related to magenta but remains closer to purple on the color spectrum. Although […]
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How to Wear Magenta
When looking forward to the hot days of summer, we always find ourselves drawn to a palette of color that matches the joy and exuberance we feel internally. In this hunt for joy, deep pinks and magentas always spring to the front of our attention.
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An Interview with Monica Rusconi
This month we took the time to speak to accomplished Italian designer and part-time poet, Monica Rusconi. Alongside her siblings, Monica began Album di Famiglia in 2000 with the intention of designing a line of easy clothing that facilitates an unmatched joy in living. This year, they celebrate their 20th anniversary. Your designs are often […]
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Uma Wang: Mystery and a Sense of Exploration
“I didn’t plan the Pompeii series on purpose. I visited the ruins during a vacation without expecting to feel the power of this experience. When I saw a big family’s ruined all in Pompeii, it looked surprisingly similar to oriental architecture. The color of the wall, weathered by time, looked similar to walls from the Tang Dynasty.”
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Astier de Villatte: Porte des Lilas
As if awakening from a dream, Astier de Villatte’s scents evoke the haziest of memories through their complex perfuming and design. Astier’s candles are the result of a fruitful collaboration between renowned designers and the best of the perfuming world.
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An Evolution of Tradition: Lika's Family Story
Lika Behar’s work is the result of years of jeweler’s tradition, baked into the foundation of her family’s heritage. As a child she would wander the teeming throng of the Grand Bazaar in central Istanbul, enamored by the symphony of colors and smells.
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Boro: Repurposing the Past
Boro, a centuries old Japanese handicraft, is the practice of layering, patching and mending textiles together. In their reuse, these garments are the epitome of utility and sustainability. Cotton can be difficult to grow in Japan, particularly in the north where the tradition is focused. By repurposing existing material, the practice of Boro came about not […]
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Why Earthy Brown?
Even in the most urban of settings, our eyes crave the richness of soil. Anthropologically the color symbolizes fertility and growth; the promise of a future harvest. Entire civilizations have been built upon the presence of lush earth. It is no surprise that we are drawn to the depth of earthy brown in all areas […]
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One-of-a-Kind: Ram Rijal
Ram Rijal, a London-based goldsmith, crafts modern, unique jewelry inspired by ancient design. Having gotten his start working for Pippa Small, Ram worked for many jewelry designers before striking out on his own.
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Jewelry: History's Oldest Token of Celebration
Jewelry has always been of symbol of affection. Since the beginning of time, it has been used to decorate and elevate the wearer. It has also been a token of great affection or memories in the form of something small and enduring. Often given as people take stock of a transition in life, an accomplishment, […]
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Uma Wang and Maria Lai: Connecting Texture and Familiarity
Uma Wang, renowned for founding one of China’s first international labels, draws inspiration from a treasure trove of art and history. In particular, she has been outspoken on the influence of Maria Lai, a Sardinian artist known for her broad work connecting textiles and literature. During her sixty year career, Maria Lai created artwork inspired […]
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Mieko Mintz: Light & Bright
Mieko Mintz’s commitment to sustainability permeates everything she creates. From recycling vintage sari fabrics to carrying on the South Asian tradition of Kantha, Mieko is dedicated to longevity in every form.
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Horisaki: Controlled Burn
Horisaki Design & Handel create handmade pieces ranging from wide brim fedoras to stylized caps… often subjected to their signature controlled burn. Founded by husband and wife, Makoto and Karin Horisaki, the company is tucked deep in the forests of Sweden. Their Småland workshop is dedicated to carrying on traditional millinery techniques in the way […]
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Henrik Vibskov: Simultaneously Classic & Daring
Danish designer Henrik Vibskov is a creative jack-of-all-trades. From drumming to designing, everything he creates drips with innovation. For his Spring/Summer 2020 collection, traditional patterns blend effortlessly with asymmetrical cuts and fun silhouettes for a look that is simultaneously classic and daring.
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How Leather Bags are Woven
Leather bags, like the ones offered by Massimo Palomba, are a delight to have and to hold. The supple texture, beautiful color and superior craftsmanship create an accessory that will stand the test of time, stylistically and literally. In warmer weather, we look forward to the basket weave of summer handbags. While admiring the delicate […]
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TEA TIME
There is love, there is labor, there’s also time – the essential ingredient of péro-making, not unlike making tea. For their tea time, Péro brought in their local chai wale bhaiya Ram Sumer Ji to create his flavourful cup of tea with ginger and hand-ground spices. In honor of Péro we would like to share […]
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Rundholz Black Label SS20: Visions of Summer
In the latest delivery of Rundholz Black Label, softly pleated shirts and dresses deliver visions of summer, whether in the islands or the city. Above all, the fresh take on pleats nods to Japanese design and creates an unmatched flexibility in the style.
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Exuberant Expressionism
As Spring rekindles creativity in Santa Fe, we explored the intersection where art meets summer classics. Washed silks and cottons from Daniela Gregis and hand-painted linens from Replika add a splash of color.
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One-of-a-Kind: Greig Porter
To be one-of-a-kind is to have an undeniable rarity. Often, it has a central material that demands a unique and entirely specific design approach by the artist. It is unequaled, unprecedented and unlikely to be found or seen in the same form again.
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Earth Day 2020
Some mornings we look out our window to find it sunny and beautiful, others we admire the clouds rolling in over the Sangre de Cristos. Here in Santa Fe, there is no shortage of earthly beauty; one of our favorite things about basing our stores and lives here. However, on this 50 Year Earth Day […]
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Avant Toi Botanica Collection
Crafted using fine materials like cashmere, silk and hemp, Mirko Ghignone designed Avant Toi to capture the true beauty of fine Italian knitwear. In his Spring collection, watery botanical prints evoke a secret garden; a myriad of blossoms bring the promise of a new beginning.
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Mieko Mintz: Rekindling a Free Spirit
Change has rekindled a free spirit. Pushing through creative boundaries we mix Kyushu-born Mieko Mintz with Taos jewelry designer Miranda Hicks and layer it over Brazilian hand-dyed Gilda Midani linens. The mix is part bohemian, part edgy.
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Emerald: A Color for All Seasons
Every season brings us a new and fresh palette to integrate into our lives. From the deep cobalts of Toogood to the bright saffrons of Wehve, we find a new hue to love in every way the weather changes. However, there is always one color that finds its way back into our thoughts time and […]
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A t-o-o-g-o-o-d State of Mind
London sisters Erica and Faye Toogood understand poise as deeply as they understand the comfort of a pure fabric. In their most recent Spring collection, smooth cottons in bold cobalt, subtle flint, and calming powder blue manifest an unmatched confidence in the wearer.