Editorials
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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Jan-Jan Van Essche's Purity of Design
Of all the things Jan-Jan Van Essche celebrates in his designs, texture and textile come first. Jan-Jan Van Essche’s 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 […]
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Greig Porter Grasshopper Turquoise
When considering Greig Porter’s jewelry, the first thing that comes to mind is vibrant color. It is the guiding line in Greig Porter’s jewelry collection and what attracts him to the specific stones he selects. Of note from his studio is this striking necklace made with Grasshopper Turquoise that marries the iridescent green of this […]
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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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Aboubakar Fofana's 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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Prounis' 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 - Péro
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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Sacai Brings the 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 for Chitose Abe’s label Sacai. 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 […]
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Miranda Hicks' 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 Miranda Hicks’ angular sterling silver bezels. In creating her body of work, Miranda Hicks seeks out stones with a wild soul. Organic […]
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An Italian Holiday with Daniela Gregis
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. Daniela Gregis’ celebration of high summer with sunshine yellow, cloud white and poppy red beckons us on […]
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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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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 […]