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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.
Any brand focused on the handmade will espouse the virtues of owning fewer, but better and more beautiful things. This is not only the nature of our business, but a great philosophy for living. A capsule wardrobe, a small, tightly curated collection of versatile wearables, can be the most helpful when it comes to what’s in your closet. Items that work best are high-quality goods that are timeless, adaptable and feel great on the body. Think a favorite paper cotton shirt that can be tucked into multiple pairs of slacks, worn loosely with a cheeky jean, tied up at the waist to show off a long skirt or tossed on over a summer dress as a cover up.
In Ziggy Chen’s newest collection, Gnartricate (a portmanteau of “gnarled branches” and “intricate”,) the designer draws inspiration from the intertwining plant roots that feed a long-lived and thriving tree–a reference to the unseen, yet foundational elements upon which beauty and stability flourish.
While we are big advocates of jewelry year-round, there is a distinct benefit to wearing it in the summer. With an abundance of brighter, more intense sunlight during the day, gold and chromatic jewels tend to really gleam at this time of year. Diamonds are particularly well-suited for summer wear given their natural inner fire–an optical phenomena that can cast small rainbows and glitter against the skin. As the summer wardrobe tends to be lighter and simpler, a glimmer at the neck or wrist can add visual interest without the need for another layer when it’s hot.
An intensely versatile brand, Daniela’s elegant, simplified designs can be adapted for many environments and body types. Her latest collection emphasizes the classics: muted colors and clean silhouettes that will wear well for a lifetime.
Known for his bold, sometimes tensely graphic shapes, Brâncuși is often referred to as a “pioneer of modernism.” Gilda Midani’s own artistic hand is deeply influenced by his work—particularly his relationship to geometric lines and symbolic allusions. We see Brâncuși most clearly in Gilda’s Star pattern, wherein the Brazilian designer ties and waxes the fabric to resist a full dyeing of the cloth. This method, similar to Shibori, exposes the pure white cotton and linen fibres to create a figurative starburst across the final garment. Similar visual allusions appear across Gilda’s oeuvre, wherein she manipulates color and shape to evoke waves, cliffs and clouds.
This weekend marks the end of our Summer Sale and our return to few, if any, discounted pieces available in-store. If you have had your eye on something special, now is the time to acquire it at a steal.
In this last breath before the busy season, we are relishing a bit of quiet. Santa Fe is serene at this time of year–green and languid, with birds chirping as flocks finish their northern migrations. We, as a team of prototypical Type As, like to use this quietude as an opportunity to prepare, perfect and ultimately get ahead. In addition to scrubbing the basements, organizing the stores and mapping out our summer events, we are also locking in our merchandise for 2026. Next week, Shobhan and Phat take off on the buy, to London to visit several prospective artists, then to Milan for Pre-Spring and Resort 2026.
