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 Workshop include rugged coat designs from Cottle, limited edition cashmere from Album di Famiglia, super soft knits from Uma Wang and the distinctive minimalism of Daniele Basta’s lambskin handbags. 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.
A meld of Europe’s couture sophistication and the cool, contemporary style of avant-garde Japan, Cottle’s high-caliber creative team creates pieces that are as at home on the runway as they are out in the wild. The studio’s newest designs for Workshop are texture-forward—a selection of distinctive coats made from felted cashmere, knit cotton and crisp hemp with silk.
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.
Returning to her love of knitwear, Uma Wang focuses primarily on alpaca and cashmere fibers for this latest delivery to Workshop. Cushy sweaters complement the tones of her cut-and-sewn for the season: a muted selection of earthy jacquards that harken to her earlier work. The romantic, semi-Victorian aesthetic is a cult favorite from the brand… one that has been reshaped and deepened by Uma’s further exploration of textile.
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.
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.
