The Mad Hatter: Nick Fouquet

Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting milliner Nick Fouquet in his killer studio space in Venice Beach, California, located on the historical shopping Boulevard, Abbot Kinney. Finding his store is kind of like…

Melissa Joy Manning

I’ll never forget my first pair of hammered gold hoops I purchased from jewelry designer Melissa Joy Manning nearly 10 years ago. I’ve been a fan of her signature designs and innovative use of fine…

One, Two Step: FREDA SALVADOR

Banana Republic is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. And in keeping with the San Francisco based company‘s pioneering nature, we are exploring the inspirational stories behind three Bay Area entrepreneurs – each who have built…

Jennifer Fisher’s Office

Jennifer Fisher piles on at least 24 pieces of jewelry before leaving the house every morning. A woman of my heart. This peek inside her Soho office highlights the rich, casual edge and West meets…

Figue Studio Visit

If there is one person that truly personifies that gypset-globetrotting spirit, it’s Stephanie von Watzdorf of Figue. With years of working with brands like Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, and Tory Burch under her belt, Stephanie recently…

Lauren Wolf Studio Visit

The minute you step into Lauren Wolf‘s jewelry design studio and boutique, you know you’ve struck gold. Inspired by her love of Mexico and the desert, Lauren has curated the most incredible selection of jewelry…

Lulu Frost Studio Visit

Several weeks ago, while in New York, Lauren and I spent the afternoon with the ingenious and affable Lisa Salzer at her Lulu Frost headquarters. We both have been fans of the brand since the launch of…