Editorials
The Golden Rule, Work in Progress
Welcome to Work in Progress, our new weekly newsletter with short updates on the stores, the buy and so much more. Summer evenings call for golden hour. Discover our thoughtful reflections of golden jewelry from Denise Betesh, Margery Hirschey and Greig Porter. Discover new Daniela Gregis and Dusan.
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How the SFDG Environment Incorporates Slow Fashion
The world is overwhelmed with fast fashion and its consequences. At Santa Fe Dry Goods, we work to facilitate a change in fashion standards with considerate purchasing, ethical production and sustainable practices.
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The Quiet Roar: Senui Stitching, Kaval's Artistry, and the Whispers of Khadi Silk
There’s a pulse to things made with intention, a palpable spirit that hums from a piece touched by skilled hands. It’s a very different kind of energy than the one emanating from the vast, clattering maw of an industrial factory. In certain circles, one finds a profound appreciation for this distinction – a belief in the inherent value of the making itself. Few brands embody this philosophy as profoundly as Kaval, particularly in their latest collection where a quiet yet profound detail speaks volumes.
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Off the Beaten Path, Work in Progress
Welcome to Work in Progress, our new weekly newsletter with short updates on the stores, the buy and so much more. We went off the path is week to take photos in the desert for our latest Pre-Fall arrivals and to celebrate International Folk Art Market with Mieko Mintz, Yaser Shaw and Alabama Chanin. Explore Jason Wu, TAP by Todd Pownell, and Officine Creative. We’re thrilled to introduce Daniel Andresen, a German knitwear genius with a penchant for tactility.
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Introducing Daniel Andresen...
New to Wild Life this week is the work of Daniel Andresen, a German knitwear designer with a penchant for tactility. Based in Antwerp, Daniel established his namesake label nearly two decades ago after working in the ateliers of Haider Ackermann and Hilde Frunt. Discover new Daniel Andresen
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Weaving Tradition, Péro
Aneeth Arora is one of India’s most acclaimed clothing designers. Aneeth has won numerous honors in the field, including the British Council’s’ Young Creative Fashion Entrepreneur in 2011 and Vogue India’s first-ever Fashion Fund Award in 2012. However, becoming one of India’s most prominent fashion designers was a far off dream. The only thing Aneeth was certain was that she wanted to move from her hometown of Udaipur.
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Globetrotting Glamour, Métier
Born into a STEM-oriented household, designer Melissa Morris quickly developed a keen eye for precision, which is at the very heart of her leather goods label, Métier.
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Now Online: Mieko Mintz Trunk Show
Happening now is the 8th annual Mieko Mintz Trunk Show in Santa Fe Dry Goods. Known for her lightweight and colorful assemblages, Mieko’s works are made primarily with vintage silk and cotton sari fabrics.
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Handmade Heritage, Ellis Mhairi Cameron
Born from 500 years of Scottish heritage, Ellis Mhairi Cameron takes a modern perspective on the treasures of antiquity. The London-based Scot utilizes fair trade gold and sustainably harvested diamonds to create jewelry which has quickly attracted attention from some of fashion’s most famous.
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Celebrating Shape, Lauren Wolf
Lauren Wolf began her jewelry making journey in the mountains of Mexico, whose natural elements continue to inspire her designs. Today, Lauren is best known for creating unusual engagement rings using ethically-mined, rare colored diamonds in her workshop in Oakland.
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It's Better Together, Work in Progress
Welcome to Work in Progress, our new weekly newsletter with short updates on the stores, the buy and so much more. Summer in full swing, flowers in full bloom its time for soriées with Bertozzi. Discover our summer events and new Kaval. Excited to introduce Jason Wu—a glamour, sophisticated house to our space.
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Behind the Italy Cover with Lodestars
For the release of Lodestars Anthology’s Italy issue, the editors sat down to chat about photography, life and Italy with cover photographer Chiara Dalla Rosa.
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The Nuance of Identity, Ziggy Chen
Ziggy Chen is a designer of deep humility. In this newest collection, Gnartricate, Ziggy Chen draws inspiration from the intertwining plant roots that feed a long-lived and thriving tree—a reference to the unseen, yet foundational elements upon which beauty can flourish.
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Touching on Texture (Literally), Work in Progress X
Welcome to Work in Progress, our new weekly newsletter with short updates on the stores, the buy and so much more. With Summer finally here, we’re dreaming of soft winds and luscious grass to prance around in. Explore our favorite pieces to bask in the sun with the likes of new Iris Von Arnim, Greig Porter and Daniela Gregis.
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Optical Phenomena, TAP by Todd Pownell
Diamonds are particularly well-suited given their natural inner fire–an optical phenomena that can cast small rainbows and glitter in direct light. At the TAP studio, husband-wife designer duo Todd and Debra Pownell explore the vast possibilities of diamond jewelry.
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Work in Progress VIIII
Welcome to Work in Progress, our new weekly newsletter with short updates on the stores, the buy and so much more. As the summer steams on ahead, we’ve laid the groundwork of some of our favorite pieces that are fundamental to this season. Discover new Ziggy Chen, Daniela Gregis, and the last of our summer sale.
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Creating Artifacts, Monies
Bold in form, innovative in material and sensational in scale, Danish boutique Monies creates jewelry with an emphasis on globally sourced materials. Featuring organic shapes and memorable mediums, Monies incorporates the natural beauty in every piece produced in their Copenhagen studio.
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Notes from the Field: 24 Hours in New York
This past weekend, Phat and I sprinted to New York for a quick buying trip. Given the retail calendar in Santa Fe, we are typically too busy in the summer to get away–so we have to take every opportunity to sneak off and see our vendors when we can. Sometimes the buy feels like our night gig after closing the doors for the day… made completely worth the effort when we are able to bring in the best of the best. Here is a small update… and we look forward to sharing with you the spoils of our hunt come next spring!
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Seeing Eye to Eye, Daniela Gregis
In this first missive, we present to you different ways to wear Daniela Gregis Spring/Summer 2025, a collection that just landed its last delivery in Wild Life. An intensely versatile brand, Daniela’s designs can be adapted for so many environments and body types–making her works a prime source for exploring personal style.
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The Classical Italian Shoe Reimagined, Officine Creative
Officine Creative has spent the better part of six decades adapting Italy’s rich history of shoemaking. The Marche region of Italy holds a storied history of shoemaking dating back to as early as the fifteenth century. Leather working began with local craftspeople making “chiochiere,” a type of heelless slippers. Initially this was done for local […]
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Save the Date: July 10th-12th, Mieko Mintz Trunk Show
The International Folk Art Market is approaching quickly… With it comes one of our favorite yearly events: our annual Mieko Mintz Trunk Show in Santa Fe Dry Goods. Mieko will be in-store Thursday, July 10th through Saturday, July 12th. During this event, Mieko will share many new pieces–ranging from her signature kantha creations to her contemporary essential designs.
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Contrast in Control, Marsèll
The designers of Marsèll, three Italian creatives affectionately referred to as masters of contrast. The juxtaposed effect is subtle but impactful, with the ensuing contrast a foundation for the “unexpected” x-factor signature to the brand.
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Work in Progress VIII
Welcome to Work in Progress, our new weekly newsletter with short updates on the stores, the buy and so much more. Vamp up to opera season, especially here in Santa Fe. Come discover new Erdem, Gilda Midani and Marsèll. Fall in love with some of our favorite silk pieces that are perfect for opera attire.
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Stitching Sunshine, AODress
AODress is one such line dedicated to the lost art of manual craft—particularly, specialized arts of Indian handweaving and beaded embroidery. Designed by Mitsunori Ishimatsu and Miho Kuroda, the AODress studio has spent the better part of two decades collaborating with intensely talented, independent artisans.