Editorials
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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Drama in Dressing
Drawing from the inspiration of the natural world, Biyan Wanaatmadja infuses his work with a love of the flora and fauna from his beloved Indonesia. A melding of western aesthetics and carefully crafted eastern textiles, Biyan’s works combine style and craft in unexpected ways. Of particular interest are his often maximal jackets and coats. Exuberantly […]
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Textures of Nature
Gilda Midani’s collections are for the adventurer at heart. With each delivery, we are transported to spectacular places. In these locales, wildness and freedom reign and the clothes so perfectly reflect the place and time. Our discovery? The ancient, sheer-walled table-mountain massifs that comprise the Gran Sabana of Venezuela. Equatorial sun floods across the moist, jungle-covered […]
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Gilding Soft Light
To Tovi Farber, the creative process is one rich in magic. To melt and shape 18K gold and fuse it with character and beauty – and diamonds, of course – is to engage in a history of alchemical intrigue. Simultaneously spontaneous and carefully planned, her delicate jewelry is the culmination of a lifetime of travel, […]
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The Greek Garden
It’s no secret that designers Rianna Kounou and Nina Knaudt love a long, lost treasure – their Rianna + Nina one-of-a-kind collection is often assembled from carefully sourced antique and vintage textiles. However, their ready-to-wear bears the same fascination – each piece of printed silk drips in reinterpreted and abstracted motifs from the duo’s storied aesthetic […]
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A Gemstone Sunset
With Greig Porter as our house designer, our access into his studio, collection and creative vision is unparalleled by any other artist in our stable. We are lucky to be so closely entwined with a creative mind such as his – Greig sees little obstacle to creating fine jewelry with any type of gem. Through […]
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Seafoam & Sand
Daniela Gregis carries us through the dog days of summer with cooling waves of Azzurro, Bianco and Sabbia; a seafoam inspired palette arriving just in time to beat the heat. In Daniela’s washed linens and weightless cottons, we are transported to a golden hour as the sun sets on Guanacaste’s sparkling beaches. The beauty of her work lies in its […]
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The Wild Garden
The allure of red is hard to put a name to — within its hue, find equal parts passion, adventure and sensitivity. Like a dram of aged wine — that shares its color — red tickles the senses and winks to possibilities hidden in its depths. In this palette, we find not only the inspiration […]
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Surf & Saltwater
Gilda Midani’s playfulness has always found a balance with her love of moody color. In hand-dyed linen and cotton, her breezy silhouettes are lightweight, carefree and totally beachy keen. However when steeped in indigo, a favorite hue in the Midani palette, we feel an echo of saltwater — dark and cool. Gilda’s core optimism is buoyed […]
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Symbolism & Sentiment
When searching for inspiration, Ellis Mhairi Cameron does what many of us do — she looks to the earth. However, the earth Ellis looks to is atypical. It’s dewy, green and cool, marked by rocky coastlines and expansive meadows. Bog myrtle, harebell and Scotch thistle carpet the landscape, hiding centuries of buried artifacts and jewels. […]
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Silk & Story
Bokja is a Beirut-based design studio, crafting meaningful narratives through embroidery and textile to create personable objects, from furniture to fashion. Huda Baroudi and Maria Hibri lead a team of talented artisans and designers from over 10 countries, representing a diverse cluster of textile practices of the Arabian region. Brought together under a unique mission, they seek to preserve […]
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Faceting a Constellation of Light
At the TAP studio, moments of silent contemplation punctuate the intensity of their forge. Each piece, carefully considered, demands this of Todd Pownell and his team – their focus, their care and their attention on each and every tap of the hammer into the slight give of 18K gold. As if plucking stars from the sky, […]
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Freedom of Style
For Gilda Midani, the cosmopolitan adventurer’s style is rooted in her intrepid imagination. As if set free on Morocco’s Legzira Beach, model Bella Tyland — seen here in Gilda’s newest designs — evokes the freedom found in this stunning locale. Streaks of shibori red run down the cotton and linen fabric, echoing the sandstone cliffs […]
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Ikat Inspiration
What do Indonesian ikat, Egyptian tribal scarves and Turkmen camel trappings have in common? Other than their exquisite handicraft and ceremonial use, they capture thousands of years of textile history in between each thread of yarn. The oldest ikat textile found was discovered in an Egyptian Pharaoh’s tomb – a delicate weave that dates back 5000 […]
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A Meeting of Blues
The International Folk Art Market inspires love for the textiles of the world. All manner of handmade fabrics are celebrated at this annual fête, from kantha to batik to shisha to suzani. Among them is one of our favorites: the deep cobalt of indigo-dyed cotton and silk. Coveted for its medicinal qualities and its rich […]
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Earthy Delights
Even in the most urban of settings, our eyes crave the richness of soil. A garden replete with tomatoes, marigolds and floating butterflies – count us in. Earth tones symbolize fertility, growth and the promise of a future harvest. It’s of little surprise that we are drawn to the depth, warmth, and comfort of this […]
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The Ancient Art of Mud Silks
Achievable only during a few short months of the year, the ancient art of mud silk is an intricate seasonal process. Not only do the weather conditions have to be just right, but the organic make-up of the surrounding landscape has to be in perfect harmony to create the components crucial to mud silk’s signature […]
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Nature's Symphony
Linen, a strong textile derived from flax plants, is the perfect complement for hot weather. In addition to having a luxurious hand, it is lightweight and dries more quickly than cotton. When left in its most natural state, undyed and with few embellishments, linen invites a life lived lightly. It speaks of warm days relaxing […]
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Reflection & Refraction
Much of what makes a beautiful piece of jewelry is the way its stones react to light. Reflection – how light bounces around the interior of the stone – plays in tension against refraction – the specific way the stone “bends” light – to create the luminesce inherent to precious gems. Pippa Small’s collection is […]
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Seeking Modernity
When creating their newest collection, Lucie and Luke Meier, the creative directors behind minimalist powerhouse Jil Sander, asked themselves: What feels modern? Is it the inclusion of a forward-thinking, eco-friendly textile? Avant-garde silhouettes that break the boundary of shape? While the brand is no stranger to either of these ventures – and has indeed incorporated […]
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A Study in Simplicity
Tucked within the dense woodlands of Sweden, find heaven by a different name. The Forest Retreat, designed by Stockholm-based Norm Architects, is a study in simplicity. A converted timber cabin, its interior has been completely reenvisioned for a life lived slowly. Soft linens, minimalist wooden furniture and smooth, dolomite plaster walls encourage the rest and relaxation […]
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The Handcrafting Traditions of Acquaviva delle Fonti
In each Corîu bag, find the soul of their hometown, Acquaviva delle Fonti. The label’s distinctly classic designs are informed by centuries of Italian leather craft, and the inherent beauty of goods made slowly. Their latest collection, Mare Nostrvm — a stylization of the Italian for “our sea” — explores the sensory experience of Puglia and Southern […]
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History of Japanese Silk
Ever since its introduction to Japan between the second and third centuries BC from China, silk has become a unique and coveted material in Japanese culture. From then on, Japanese silk weaving and farming techniques, or sericulture, began to develop independently from their Chinese predecessors, aided by the temperate Japanese climate which allowed the art […]