Editorials
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.
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Trippen: A Conversation About Sustainability
Trippen was born during the sustainability movement in the early ’90s, and they have been making strides since, to create transparency in their process. Michael creates sustainable, environmentally conscious and functional improvements, while Claudia creates the design that follows suit. In other words as their mantra states: design follows function.
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The World of Sapphires
Sapphires are known as a stone of wisdom and royalty. They have been prized since 800 B.C., when rulers of Ancient Persia believed the sky was painted blue by their reflection. These blue colored gemstones once signified the height of celestial hope and faith to many religions, in part because it was thought the vibrant blue represented heaven.
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Avant Toi Home: Eden's Jungle
Avant Toi launched its first exclusive home goods collection in 2017. Hand painting, an iconic feature of the brand, decorated numerous blankets, covers, pillows and carpets. Beyond that, there were many elements of design that transformed the house into a magical haven.
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The Striking Colors of Avant Toi
Avant Toi is notorious for creating the cutting edge of luxury knitwear. Their avant-garde work has gained popularity due to the innovative production techniques that are unique to their process. Pushing the boundaries of dyeing and fabric manipulation, in every material from the finest cashmere, to silk and linen, it is the juxtaposition of these materials and the manner in which they are dyed that makes Avant Toi so intriguing.
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The Heart of Injiri
As summer approaches, living takes on a new feeling of the airy outdoors and white and cream interiors become places of relaxation. This is the heart of Injiri. Cottons are woven in the traditional Gujarati weaving technique called bhujodi in which complex patterns give each piece a unique personality. Soft geometric patterns, mismatched buttons, and […]
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Uma Wang: Undeniable Skill and Refined Ease
Considered one of China’s first global labels, Uma Wang has taken the world by storm. She designed for numerous labels for years before creating her own, launching her first line in 2009. Since then she has been on an upward rise, amassing success and astounding the public without fail every year.
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Casey Casey: Pragmatic and Unique
Casey Casey is designed by Gareth Casey, and manufactured by hand in Paris, France. They strive to revive the idea of ateliers and reignite appreciation for handmade craftsmanship. Originally, ateliers were a private workshop or studio, and standard vocational practice for European artists in the middle ages. Until the 19th century, they housed artisans and […]
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Ümit Ünal: Bridging Style, Culture and Function
Istanbul, home to clothing designer Ümit Ünal, is many things including the city of bridges. The city is split into 3 zones connected by Galata and Atatürk bridges, as well as three of the world’s longest suspension bridges: Bosporus I, Bosporus II, and Bosporus III — all spanning over 3,000 feet. Istanbul is also the […]
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Ümit Ünal: Effortless Duality
Ümit Ünal has established a successful brand, working with a small team of artists and craftsmen. With an emphasis on techniques done by hand, such as embroidery, hand stitching and overdyeing, there is an additional layer of rich sophistication added to his fluid and often monochromatic collections.
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Sacai: Asymmetry and Abstract Florals
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Introducing: Jan-Jan Van Essche
Jan-Jan Van Essche was born in Antwerp, Belgium where his design studio is currently located. A 2003 graduate of the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts, he is an alumnus along with many other designers like Dries Van Noten.
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Introducing: Vita Kin
It was during Paris’ fashion week in 2015, that Vita Kin was originally featured in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar for introducing vyshyvankas to modern fashion design. She primarily advertises her designs through her Instagram account, where she showcases her take on traditional Ukrainian design painted in a contemporary context.
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Introducing: Lauren Manoogian
A sense of honest simplicity is visible in each of Lauren Manoogian’s pieces, as she lets the material speak for itself. Her work features a variety of knits with sculptural cuts that remain loose in order to place an emphasis entirely on the textiles and how they feel.
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WEHVE: The Thread of Human Relationships
Created by social entrepreneur Gesine Holschuh and designer Marine Halna du Fretay, WEHVE is a brand dedicated to women. She was inspired to begin her adventure into the world of fashion during her visit to South America, when she encountered weaving collectives spread throughout her travels.
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Introducing: A Tentative Atelier
With their work, A Tentative Atelier have maintained a contemporary sense of luxury while creating a timeless vintage look. The SS 2019 collection, titled “La Rencontre”, focuses on garments with patchwork elements, embroidered and patterned fabrics, as well as eclectic buttons.
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What Inspires Marni?
Amidst the research process for Resort 2019, Francesco Risso came across an astonishingly meticulous book handmade in 1856. From this heartfelt compilation of memories, Risso assembled a collection that simultaneously incorporates and rebels against Victorian aesthetics, bourgeoisie dressing, sportswear elements, and an almost cartoonish experimentation with scale.
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Daniela Gregis: Salt and Pepper
In her latest collection, Daniela has been particularly focused on the relationship between opposites. SS 2019 is simply titled, “Salt and Pepper”. It is not necessarily referencing the seasoning itself, but rather the idea of contrasts, and how they are also inherently complementary because of their differences.
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Sabina Savage: The Noh Playbook
This year Sabina’s collection references the costumes, masks and plays of ancient Japanese Noh theatre. Along with antique woodblock prints, kimono patterns and tales from folklore, she has handcrafted another adventurous story.
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TAP by Todd Pownell
Todd Pownell’s aesthetic is enchanting, sophisticated, and a celebration of the natural elements. Jewelry has been regarded through history as trophies and tributes, critical in the celebration of beauty in many cultures and events in history. Harmony, mystery, and the universe are other themes within each of his pieces.
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Pippa Small: Stone Stories
Pippa places a lot of importance on the meaning of her stones and materials. With each piece, there is an accompanying story, and some believe that stones can even have an effect on our emotional state. Pippa embraces this idea with her Stone Stories.
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Bertozzi: Family-owned since 1920
Family-owned since 1920, Bertozzi works closely with artisans who are skilled at block printing. Luigi Bertozzi is the grandfather of the current owner and the one who originally started this business.Since then the business has been passed down from Luigi to his son, Pier Paolo, and from Pier to Gianluigi.
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Trippen: Soles for Every Style
Trippen has a unique way of manufacturing their shoes. Each of their designs are dependent on the production process, which determines what they can create that will simultaneously counterpoint issues like irresponsible resource use. In addition they offer over 2000 models available in 30 different materials and colors, many of which can be customized to fit anyone’s aesthetic.
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Teixidors & Too Good: A Domestic Anthology of Fabric Textures
Teixidors and Faye Toogood collaborated to design an ecological throw that is described as a “domestic anthology of fabric textures.” The panels in the blanket are all of slightly different proportion and hue—achieved through the natural coloring of the 100% merino and yak wool and eco-friendly dyeing.