Editorials
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.
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Jan-Jan Van Essche: One in All and All in One
Van Essche creates a single collection each year, rather than producing collections for each season, for a number of reasons. Of the simplest to explain, is the fact he doesn’t want his work to be dictated by the fashion industry. As far as design is concerned, Van Essche’s work remains simplistic because he believes clothing should be freeing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.