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 Wild Life include core autumnal looks from Casey Casey, dashing blues from Daniela Gregis, the most delicious cashmere wraps from Alonpi and a host of handmade goods for the home from our friends at Stamperia Bertozzi and Maison de Vacances. 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.
The latest from Paris-based Casey Casey emphasizes the studio’s penchant for natural materials. Rendered through designer Gareth Casey’s most iconic shapes, such as the Pwet jacket and the Waga button-down, cottons of all types are made soft and ultra-wearable. Of note are Gareth’s use of blended yarns—dual fiber constructions that introduce a subtle complexity of texture in each design.
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.
The lush homegoods of Alonpi offer a vision for softer living from the mountainous village of Biella, Italy. A staple of Wild Life, this small, artisanal mill is the source of some of the world’s best cashmere—of which they hand make a special, exclusive collection just for our stores. Our acquisitions for fall are for both the home and body, loomed with the incredible softness we’ve come to love from this heritage brand.
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.
While color and tone define the overall mood of a room, the true soft goods experience is characterized by the way a piece feels. Designed by Michèle Fouks in Paris, these versatile soft goods come in a luxuriously wide range of textiles and finishes intended to be layered to taste. Their style, characterized by a simple approach to pattern and finish, is ideal for those who enjoy dynamic color options without sacrificing the virtues of natural materials.
Our quiet powerhouse for shirting and pants, Album di Famiglia’s latest delivery is defined by the inclusion of designer Monica Rusconi’s limited edition line, Serie Numerata. As indicated by the name, these pieces are made in very limited quantities—just 50 to 100 per style. Like exclusive editions of artwork or books, each is infused with special skill and care.
