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…

Avarcas

The first avarca sandal originated in Menorca, a small island in the Spanish Mediterranean, and were made from recycled tires to keep the feet of farmers and villagers cool. Since 1945 Avarcas Pons has specialized in artisan Menorcan…

Fleur + Dot

Fleur + Dot‘s look book features the cutest munchkin wearing the most precious...

Levi’s + Maine = Fall 2012

For their fall collection Levi’s turned to a handful of craftsmen and artisans, of the breathtaking state of Maine, for inspiration. So when they asked me and a few other editors to join them on…

Walnut

Hand tooled leather and wood wares made in Portland, Oregon by Walnut and designed for anyone on the go. Pretty genius!

Asta Masiulyte

Creativity runs in textile and fashion designer Asta Masiulyte‘s blood. At an early age she watched her grandmother use the loom to make traditional Lithuanian quilts and observed her mother work at a knitting machine. Asta’s Touch is a series…

Les Gazelles

I have admired this image, of the Mingot sisters twirling around on the beach, the moment I read Gypset Style. And it wasn’t until now that I finally discovered that the stunning dresses, which are made in…

Abraxas Rex

These hand painted kimonos by Paris Kain, of Abraxas Rex, have such an exquisite...

Calabarte

As an avid lamp collector, I about died when I saw these...