Tom Wood is the name of Norwegian designer Mona Jensen’s masculine alter ego and the inspiration behind her collection of unisex signet rings and bands. Known for a unique inner shape that wraps softly around the finger, each ring is made of solid sterling silver or 9k rose or yellow gold – some topped with tiny diamonds and slivers of agate and onyx. I’ll take two handfuls, thanks.
Designers Janelle Pietrzak and Roberty Dougherty are no strangers to collaborations. Their incredible talents for textile art have resulted in past commissions from the likes of Proenza Schouler, Suno, Clare Vivier and for a second time this season, Anthropologie. The newly launched collection is all about texture and warmth for the home. A large throw, placemats, a tablerunner and pillows drew inspiration from the colors of the canyons, desserts and hills of Southern California and incorporate Janelle’s signature touches like tufts of wool roving and yarn throughout. And the pièce de résistance has to be the one of a kind, handwoven triptych. We want it all . . .
When Grant Haffner drives, he feels alive. The Long Island based artist paints prismatic landscapes inspired by long drives on the open highways in his home on East Hampton – we can’t help but be inspired to hit the road ourselves!
Just as we’re all settling into idea of fall, New York Fashion Week is warming us back up again with collections replete with skin baring silhouettes, lace and macramé textures, and soft, subdued color palettes. Suddenly, we’re desperately holding onto those last few days of summer . . .
Rosie Assoulin: Relaxed volume, subtle theatrics, youthful sophistication, serious fun . . . Rosie Assoulin breaks the rules with contradictions, which makes her clothing so damn appealing and captivating. This season, there were low slung, boxer-exposing trousers, trapeze blouses, swimwear playfully layered over sweaters and button up shirts. So good.
Derek Lam: The 60s and 70s are familiar to Derek Lam – he’s remastered them quite well in previous collections. But this season, with Nina Sinome as his inspiration, there was a more relaxed and almost boho feel to the silhouettes. Elongated bell sleeves, sleek leather trench coats, and intarsia knit dresses surely put a spell on us.
