: a project that is not yet finished : a concerted effort to make things better, brighter and more beautiful : our weekly updates on retail to detail and everything in between
Fashion may be aspirational, but it’s ultimately reflective of the times we live in. The way we dress, both as individuals and as a community, inevitably evolves as we ourselves grow. With so much to accomplish in-store and in the world, there is hardly time to rest on one’s laurels. Like all things, it takes concerted effort to move the bar forward.
As we connect with our designers going into the season, we are sensing many opportunities despite the complexity of retail at the moment. Many designers have created special capsules for us. Other designers from years and years ago are reaching out with collections they are making again in gorgeous heritage fabrics. And, all the while in the back office, Carissa has mapped out our tariff environment so that we know what countries we can buy pants from and still have them arrive at a reasonable price. So, next Saturday, Phat and I set off equipped with all your feedback from spring, a list of our best items, reports on everything under the sun, and this time, tariff codes and calculators. Please follow us on instagram for live updates. We look forward to sharing the fashion capitals of the world with you!
As Uma Wang’s runway collection is slated to arrive, we thought to share the functional pieces of pre-fall that underpin the runway. She pulled the signature fall colors of olive, plum, and navy as her base for the more extravagant textures of runway that will be delievered next week.
As we prepare for the international leg of the buy, garments that travel well and provide versatility are of utmost importance. Few brands are better at offering endless options than Daniela Gregis.
Daniela’s garments are adaptable, offered in everything from cotton to cashmere and silk to velvet. Layering offers total flexibility no matter where you are traveling to. The collection is largely reversible, with options for belting and adjusting. Her washed pieces are made to be manipulated and only look better as they’re scrunched, so tossing them in your bag as you run to catch your flight will only make them look that much better— and you as well.
Subtle shine and delicate shapes are the hallmark of Naohiko Noguchi’s jewelry brand, Noguchi Bijoux. Naohiko experimented with different alloys until he found his ideal gold—a soft 14K patina which he appreciates for its “shadowy atmosphere.”
The pieces are unique and thoughtfully made—taking on qualities of a sheer lace, or invisibly-set so as to look like diamonds peeking out of earth. Naohiko’s jewelry features a modern design sensibility with an antique feel, which in his words, creates “everyday jewelry that can be treasured for years.”
