Few designers understand the intersection of feel and form quite like Kaval. Across fiber and fabrication, Kaval’s small, Japanese studio practices a devotion to texture like no other. Cashmere and sable knits, softly woven woolens and a special-fleeced cardigan made of pure silk yarn… You will find within Kaval’s collection the textiles of dreams. Though their designs read austere at first blush, the construction is lush and humble. So much so, you may be tempted to wear Kaval for all your daily doings… be they work, pleasure or even just a nap on the couch.
Kaval’s latest delivery focuses primarily on coats and jackets for the cooling weather, with a small selection of pullover knits for layering. Warmth without weight is a hallmark of good Japanese design and Kaval diligently pursues this tenet. Their designs foster a fluid, natural way of autumnal dressing more closely akin to the buttery linens of Palermo than the downy parkas of Calgary.
This atelier works slowly, almost completely detached from seasonal trends. They do not adhere to a traditional “fashion” schedule, instead sending batches of their work as they are finished. It is worth noting that all Kaval pieces are made in-studio using only antique sewing machines, often with special textiles made in house. Waiting for these small deliveries are worth it, if only to sink our hands in their latest cashmere knits. With unflinching patience, Kaval distills a universal truth: convenient novelty may be momentarily thrilling, but tender loving care lasts a lifetime.
