The past few weeks have been buzzing with activity. Between sending Shobhan and Phat off on the buy, navigating the busy events on the Plaza and unpacking the boxes arriving from all over the world, we’ve barely had a moment to think! However, the changing leaves have a way of nabbing our attention—encouraging us to slow down and enjoy the abundant textural inspiration of the season.
Our newest collections to Santa Fe Dry Goods include the distinctive designs of Dries Van Noten, classical neutrals from ‘S Max Mara, totally bohemian cardigans from Alanui and a small selection of high character handbags from Metiér. If you will be walking the Plaza in the next few weeks, please join us in-store to dive into all this favorite time of year has to offer.
Rich in tactile contrast, Julian Klausner’s first collection for the famed house explores tension between shimmering versus matte, structured versus fluid and austerity versus exuberance. Deep jewel tones define the palette, alongside dramatic metallics and crystalline beads.
Not just new for the season but wholly new to the stores are the designs from Max Mara’s capsule collection, ‘S Max Mara. To creative director Ian Griffiths, a coat is “like nothing else in your wardrobe… It offers protection, comfort and, of course, prestige.” True to the ethos, a brushed cashmere coat in camel is practically a staple of this brand… we just had to acquire a few for our first foray.
Another new-to us label is the stylings of Alanui—a small, Milan-based studio with a penchant for meticulously knit cashmere cardigans. Influenced in equal parts by California surf culture, Native American design and the annals of high fashion, these pieces are distinctive, decorative and very fun to wear.
Modular and functional, Métier’s handbags embody the ideals of high-taste accessory design—exceptional leather craft, elegant brass details and a trendless longevity. Designer Melissa Morris describes herself as “passionate about creating elegant solutions for modern problems,” such as a bag that carries everything, everywhere for years and still looks great.
Daniela’s first arrivals for Fall/Winter have graced our stores in a rush of navy and black. Her efforts focus on soft, cold-weather essentials as we end the year, such as relaxed woolen coats and double-faced cashmere jackets. Many of the pieces in this first delivery are reversible and come with an optional tie for easy, flexible dressing.
