Editorials
Fête des Fleurs: Astier de Villatte
We stroll into the French villa, with a basket filled with produce, for this evening’s dinner – a much anticipated gathering to herald the arrival of spring. Set upon the patio table is an eclectic mix of Astier de Villatte dishware. Each piece is elegant and welcoming. A feminine Nathalie bowl may rest upon the braided edge […]
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The Color of Boscoreale
Masnada and Gilda Midani have something in common with Ancient Roman civilization. Like the famous villa frescos of Boscoreale, just north of Pompeii, swaths of color wash over everything. Fiery hues of red and blood orange weather into the terra-cotta walls and, over time, continue to reveal the artistic practices of those ancient people. Just like […]
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Avant Toi + Alonpi: Living Lightly
Though cashmere is typically thought of as a cold weather staple, it also has its place in the warm days to come. A superfine and breathable fabric, the thermoregulatory properties of this natural fibre allow it to keep us warm in the winter and cool in the spring and summer. For Avant Toi and Alonpi, […]
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Limited Edition: Péro
The quince flower: a traditional sign of love and unity. Hundreds of crocheted quince flowers blossom in red, pink, purple, orange, blue, green and lay across this Péro limited edition jacket. Finely beaded stamen in blues and yellows sprout from the flowers’ centers. Each one feels alive and shines with the heart of those artisans […]
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New Dries Van Noten: Sumptuous Spring
Dries Van Noten Spring/ Summer ‘23 collection is in full bloom. Among his signature prints and patterns, Dries evokes the light of the sun and the flowers that bloom beneath it. In this delivery find dappled light, violet flowers and classic trench silhouettes rendered in soft sage. Dries again delivers his trademark: a play of […]
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The Spring Collection from Toogood
British design-duo and sisters Faye and Erica Toogood bring classic shapes to life in soft and luxurious fabrics. Influenced by nature, architecture and art, their Spring/Summer ’23 collection traverses territories: from the seaside to the cityscape and everywhere in between. Their muse for the season? Eileen Agar, a British surrealist painter joining life’s interior and […]
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Soft & Subtle Minimalism: SHI Linens
Since 1980, Shayesteh Nazemi, also known as SHI, has consistently delivered some of the world’s finest fabrics. Her Spring/Summer ‘23 offers no exception as it dreams us into warmer weather with soft silhouettes, gentle color palette, and fabrics that fall just right on the form. SHI’s linen and raw silk pieces come from her mill […]
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Stamperia Bertozzi: The First Blooms of Spring
Stamperia Bertozzi, a rich offering of hand-painted linens and ceramics, distills a century of Italian craft. Three generations of the Bertozzi family have drawn influence from the land and sea surrounding their studio in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Sunflowers, wild greens, breaking waves, and moss act as the foundation for their humble, yet exquisite […]
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Christopher Duncan: The Elephant Whisperer
Christopher Duncan’s deep wisdom speaks through the weft and warp of his yarns. Sometimes the message whispers from the antique silk kimono threads. Other times, it appears as textured, abstract shapes. It is a meditation on the importance of detail, the gravity of its focus and the delight that follows it. This collection is a […]
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Rianna + Nina: It's All Greek to Me...
Rianna + Nina’s Spring ‘23 presents a menagerie of vibrant textiles and prints. Exuberantly titled It’s All Greek to Me II, the delivery ushers in iconic silk prints with hints of peacock feathers, sunbursts and coral reefs — a celebration of the joy found in Greek aesthetics. Each piece comes alive with a spirited color […]
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Rundholz Mainline: First Spring Delivery
Newly-minted national monuments Castern Range in West Texas and Avi Kwa Ame in southern Nevada stand as unique expressions of Southwestern landscape. In the same way that strata layers plait together mountains, so does fashion build to create the layers of our self-expression. The favorites in our closets are pieces that make it easy to […]
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Rundholz DIP: Contemporary Comfort
Bright, vibrant palettes, oversized, casual silhouettes and a generous amount of fun and lightheartedness defines spring 2023’s collection from Rundholz DIP. Typically presenting the more experimental and offbeat designs of the three Rundholz lines, Carsten Rundholz and his wife Lenka adopt a variety of influences in DIP, from streetwear to unconventional production techniques. However, for […]
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Lika Behar: Exceptional Turquoise
Within Lika Behar’s turquoise jewelry lies the blue-green of a rolling ocean. It’s no surprise to find this natural inspiration throughout her collection — the Sea of Marmara hugs the coast of her native Istanbul. Alongside her turquoise, she features lapis, Australian Opal and diamond in a quartet of earthy delights. Nestled in 22k gold […]
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A Tentative Atelier: A Romantic Paradox
A Tentative Atelier’s Spring/Summer ’23 line exudes a subtle confidence. The pieces are unexpected and intricate — a dynamic forever at play within the brand’s presentations. Within each piece lies a central juxtaposition. Light and dark, austerity and imagination, softness and structure. This is a collection unafraid of the romantic tension of opposites. Design duo Nam […]
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Fulani Textiles: Traditional African Weavings
Among the largest group of pastoral nomads in the world, the Fulani are part of a millennia of aesthetic ritual. Using handspun sheep’s wool, they weave together stunning, utilitarian pieces that reflect the transience of their maker’s origin. Traces of ancestry and neighboring cultural influence peek out from the warp and weft — a brief […]
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Daniela Gregis: The Fruits of Creative Living
Daniela Gregis’s approach is one of poetic living — her clothes encourage the ease of a life in harmony with its surroundings. Her envisioned environment may include a quiet, sunsoaked study, an antique desk covered in sketches or the table of an intimate gathering — one stocked with good food and even better friends. In […]
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Why Wear a Hat: Horisaki Design & Handel
What does a small Swedish workshop in Småland have to do with fashionable practicality and the search for the inner self? Though on the surface these disparate topics seem to lack connection, they all converge at the meeting place of headwear and how it can define one’s sense of fashion. Similar to footwear, hats come […]
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Sophie Hong: Exploring the World's Ancient Fabrics
In Sophie Hong’s last exhibition — a celebratory feat held at La Piscine Roubaix Museum in Northern France — she described her work as “clothes for the soul.” The exhibition focused on her materials and the patient process of turning mulberry leaves into richly dyed mud silks. Sophie Hong creates her collections to bridge the […]
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Lauren Manoogian: Color Contrast
Lauren Manoogian’s pieces are intended to live in the world — part of her choice to become a designer was to explore how clothing influences the bodily experience. Her background in sculpture plays a significant role here. Tactile elements, such as elastic gathering, round cuts and tight pleats, build interlocking shapes within her larger, simplified […]
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New in Wildlife: Treasures of Anatolia
Earthenware, a pottery fired at a lower temperature than stoneware or porcelain, is among the world’s oldest materials. Falling into the same category as terracotta and brick, this ceramic has been referred to as the building block of civilization. From our collection, we present an offering of antique Anatolian earthenware and its connection to the roots […]
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Daniela Gregis: The Warmth of Rossella
For Spring and Summer 2023, Daniela Gregis continues to imbue her personality and identity into her designs. Mimicking family gatherings and dinners where she provides gifts for loved ones and friends, the reds, whites and blacks of the Rossella collection was shown alongside a large table setting complete with a hand-painted tablecloth to match the […]
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Daniela Gregis: Tangerine Dream
In anticipation of the sunshine to come, Daniela Gregis has greeted spring with open arms. Her first delivery for the season is ripe with bright colors — tangerine and cherry appear alongside a vibrant pink silk that winks to Pantone’s color of the year, Viva Magenta. This exuberant palette is underscored by Daniela’s natural inclination for aesthetic […]
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Horisaki Hats: The Swedish Art of Slow Style
Style is complicated, to say the least. In the words of Iris Apfel, “the key to style is learning who you are, which takes years.” For some it comes naturally, for others it takes a lifetime of getting to know the inner self. Luckily, for those of us less patient, there is a shortcut — […]
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Casey Casey: First Spring Delivery
We are drawn to the romance of landscape. Be it adventure, peace or sheer inspiration, scenery is the siren call of nature. Gareth Casey feels the same way — infusing his eponymous line, Casey Casey, with all the colors and purist textures of a designer equally as inspired. The most delightful aspect of Casey Casey is […]