Feminine Modernity

Picture this: a late afternoon roaming the acreage of your family’s Tuscan winery. This rural land has nourished generations, through gardening, animal husbandry and now, the art of artisanal viniculture. The air is heady with the aroma of fermenting grapes and fresh-cut grass, a scent somehow more potent and nostalgic than the liquor of its […]

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Tartan & Tomato Red

Color is always the first signal of the weather shifting – so funny how a leaf turning from emerald to chartreuse can pique the mind and awaken a new attitude. As the temperature dips in the evenings, the trees around our homes start to tinge golden ochre and deep burgundy. Keen on this seasonal delight, […]

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The Sneaker Rebellion

There may not be anything more nostalgic than a sneaker… from athletic wear to fashion essential, it’s an item practically synonymous with freedom. Tightening the laces on a favorite pair reminds us of after-school jaunts in asphalt parking lots; of sneaking through a bedroom window for an evening unrestricted; of a favorite golden-era movie star, […]

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The Colors of Karijini

Hand-painted, brushed and misted with custom colors devised by designer Mirko Ghignone and his team, Avant Toi’s complex knits are a celebration of the natural palette. In their crimson and rust tones for the season, we found the inspiration of Karijini National Park – a sweeping landscape of canyons and cliffsides in Western Australia. Avant Toi’s […]

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A Closer Look

For Dries Van Noten, inspiration lives just beyond the front door. Nature has always been his driving motif, but to step out into his garden is to understand its impact on his eye in a new way. At his Belgian home, Dries designs among a world rich in whimsy and sophistication. Sprays of peonies and […]

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Echoing Antiquity

The history of gold can be traced back to the beginnings of civilization itself, revered for its luster and warmth. Worn for ceremony, celebration and the pure pleasure of personal adornment, this metal was just as treasured 6000 years ago as it is today. For Tovi Farber, working with gold is both a challenge and […]

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Fall in the Faroe Islands

Upon opening the Album di Famiglia Fall Collection, we felt a rush of traveled nostalgia – the kind that comes from waking before the sun rises, walking through wild grasses laced with dew, or thumbing through an heirloom book in a darkened library. Layers of crumply cotton velvet and nubby handknit sweaters feel like a […]

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A Cashmere Counterculture

After years of living in the midst of fashion creativity in Paris, designers Terry-Ann Frencken and Nathalie Berger design knits intended to meet the needs of mountain living – with a wink to the seductive feel of cashmere on the (naked) body. From Rick Owens to Schönenberger, the duo have cut their teeth at houses […]

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Night as Day

Following her journey through the canyons at midnight, Gilda Midani sets her sights out to sea. The skies above her native Rio darken to blue and black as evening falls – a stellar tapestry that washes into an ocean just as serene. In dye baths replete with indigo and cerulean, she dips her pieces by […]

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Day as Night

Deeply inspired by the organic surroundings of her Brazilian studio, Gilda Midani is never far from nature. Her hand-dyed works are a marvel, capturing the immense emotion of the environment through abstract color and pattern. Akin to the artwork of Darren Almond – a British photographer who specializes in landscapes exposed solely by the full […]

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In Pursuit of Beauty

An interview with Eva and Massimo Palomba With a strong background in the fashion industry, partners in life and work Eva and Massimo Palomba create leather accessories of the highest quality. Their numbered, limited edition bags communicate understated elegance in silhouettes, colorways and finishes whose beauty only deepens over time. In anticipation of their latest […]

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Contemporary Antique

Within the creative minds of Nam Tsang and Pauline Yuen is a world replete with beauty: great literature, fine fabrics, global culture and Chinese aesthetic history all meld into their shared design eye. Born from this intellectual union of fashion, freedom and high artistry is their label, A Tentative Atelier. For Fall/ Winter 2023 the […]

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Welcoming Fall

With deliveries reaching us from Milan, Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro and beyond we find a renewed love for the season, our designers and what we do here at the stores. In between exploring these new textures and textiles, we’d like to share our thoughts as we move into fall.  What is pre-fall?Pre-fall is dedicated […]

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Purity of Design

Of all the things Jan-Jan Van Essche celebrates in his designs, texture and textile come first. His pieces are flowing and nondescript, but undeniably well-made. A quick peek at his construction reveals the hand of a textile genius, who only needs two or three seams to form an exquisite piece. His lightweight wool chiffon and […]

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Grasshopper Turquoise

When considering Greig Porter’s work, the first thing that comes to mind is vibrant color. It is the guiding line in his collection and what attracts him to the specific stones he selects. Of note from his studio is this striking arrangement of Grasshopper Turquoise that marries the iridescent green of this stone with an […]

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Caramel Caravan

As cooler weather flows in from the mountains, pre-fall colors take their place for an exciting season ahead. Of all the hues twinned to this time of year, the most versatile is caramel. Call it toffee, butterscotch or cinnamon (a delicious series!), caramel is a foundational hue for the cool weather wardrobe. Lighter shades of […]

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A Magnanimous Blue

To Aboubakar Fofana, to create indigo is to be in communion with nature. It is one of the oldest dyeing techniques, dating back 5,000 years to the era of Ancient Egypt. Described as an “inexact science” – the range of blues one might receive from an indigo vat is based in technique, but influenced by […]

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The Golden Tapestry

Each of us carries a history deeply individual to our own lived experience. The places we travel, the people we meet, the objects we curate … all of that forms an indelible imprint upon our identity. Most often, the way we choose to dress and the jewelry we decide to wear is indicative of this […]

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Mirth & Memory

In detailing the influences of Péro’s latest collection, designer Aneeth Arora points to the storied practice of Oshibana. This time-honored method to preserve nature dates back to 16th century Japan, where artists would flatten and dry flowers and leaves to use as an expressive medium. It spread quickly through the eastern and western worlds, today […]

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Inside Out

Chistose Abe has never veered from her rebellious spirit. Oversized zippers, frayed denim, gaps at the shoulder and knees have become signature design elements. This season her personal rebellion found inspiration in the 70s and 80s Japanese punk movement. She took this kernel of history one step further with an exploration of “inside out”. In her […]

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Stones with a Wild Soul

Eschewing a solely monochrome approach, Miranda Hicks has introduced pops of color into her collection without sacrificing her signature edge. Druzy pink quartz, soft prehnite, tangy tourmaline and tawny Mexican opal peek out from her angular sterling silver bezels. In creating her body of work, Miranda seeks out stones with a wild soul. Organic and unexpected, […]

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The Italian Holiday

As Europeans depart for the beaches of Cinque Terre and Sardinia – August is a notoriously high travel time for the southern part of the continent – we are reaching for the most colorful parts of our closets. A celebration of high summer, sunshine yellow, cloud white and poppy red seem to fly into our […]

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The Textile Traditions of Mashhad & Tabrizi

There is little in the world that quite captures the imagination quite like a Persian rug. Referring specifically to carpets made in Iran, Persian rugs are incredibly intricate – often showcasing meditative pictorial elements that are difficult to weave. Steeped in artistry and fine craftsmanship, the traditions and techniques are part of some 5,000 years […]

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Introducing Miyo Oyabu...

Despite its inherently innovative presence, glass is a natural phenomenon.  Not quite liquid or solid, scientists refer to it as its own state of matter. Its fragile structure is found across many different materials and geographies, such as the skeletons of sea sponges, volcanic lava and fulgurites on a beach after a storm. Taking these […]

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