A couple of Thursdays ago, I woke up in Milano to the sound of a soprano practicing an opera aria across the courtyard. I was supposed to have boarded a flight back home the night before…but then I would not have woken up to the sound of a soprano practicing an opera aria across the courtyard. And I would not have had the pleasure of what turned out to be a most perfect Thursday of fashion, art, architecture, lingerie and lasagne (in that order). I thought I’d share my itinerary with you, just in case you ever find yourself in Milano on a Wednesday and need convincing to stay at least one more day.
Read MoreI mean, if your tiny bag doesn’t show up wearing a veil…what are we even doing here. A fun roundup of seven tiny bags fit for a big day, as envisioned through the aesthetic of each of our wedding collections - The Poet, The Editor, Curator, The Dreamer, The Vanguard, The Novelist, and The Hedonist.
This was a fun creative exercise in style: an attempt to translate the world of each collection ordinarily all captured through print and paper, into a tiny purse that might be seen bobbing down an aisle or runway. I thought about texture and craft and composition of course…but I was also thinking about the personalities of each of these characters more broadly, looking for designers and pieces that in their essence might share similar sensibilities…or spending habits! I was not, at all, thinking about price…which made this virtual shopping spree an extra delight.
Read MoreWe had just launched The Hedonist collection when I first heard from Stephanie and Tom, and within minutes of our first call…I knew I had just met two veritable hedonists who would allow me to truly bring this new collection to life. It was obvious right away, this was going to be a party with no end time. They had chosen Le Grand Banc for their wedding venue - an exclusive private hamlet in the Luberon which has long been a stomping ground for artists and royalty alike. Hello Princess Margo, and hello real Warhols on the wall.
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