Behind the Label | Poplin

March 28, 2012

?There?s no reason why you can?t look wonderful while you?re relaxing.? Such is the mantra that defines Poplin, the luxury lounge wear label by designer Lucy Archibald. Based in Mumbai and London, Archibald sources locally produced artisanal silks and cottons to create distinctly British sleepwear. The East-meets-West design intersection makes the young label one to watch in the realm of progressively global brands. ?There?s no reason why you can?t look...

Behind the Label | Hacienda Montaecristo

March 26, 2012

It is rare for a brand to be able to translate beauty, creativity, and innovation evenly across product categories, but Francesca Bonato and Jacopo Janniello Ravagnan, the designers behind Hacienda Montaecristo, have consistently achieved this feat with their label across clothes, bags, jewelry, shoes, and home accessories. With high-quality Mexican handcrafting and weaving techniques used to produce her pieces, Bonato and Ravagnan have successfully maintained a brand that is uniquely...

Anndra Neen

March 26, 2012

With artist ancestry in their blood from both sets of grandparents, sisters Phoebe and Annette Stephens were born to become successful designers. Launching in 2009, their jewelry label Anndra Neen is an award-winning brand that marries innovation, luxury, and sophistication. With inspirations ranging from their native Mexico City to Europe and Japan, the sisters have managed to redefine eclecticism for the modern jetsetter in a very short time. With artist...

Inspiration | Print

February 14, 2012

Behind the Label | Hersey Asktan

January 31, 2012

Her?ey A?ktan means ?Everything from Love? in Turkish; this is the actual concept behind the boutique and jewelry line started by two Turkish sisters, Eser and Bahar Basarilli. Her?ey A?ktan means ?Everything from Love? in Turkish; this is the actual concept behind the boutique and jewelry line started by two Turkish sisters, Eser and Bahar Basarilli.           With a colorful shop located directly across the street...

Behind the Label | Anupamaa

January 17, 2012

In 2004 Anupama Dayal launched her eponymous label "Anupamaa" in New Delhi. With a focus on the revival of ancient hand printing and needlework techniques, her unique Pashmina scarfs celebrate the essence of Indian culture. In 2004 Anupama Dayal launched  her eponymous label "Anupamaa" in New Delhi.  With a focus on the revival of ancient hand printing and needlework techniques, her unique Pashmina scarfs celebrate the essence of Indian culture....

Behind the Label | Janavi

January 13, 2012

The word itself means the life source of India ? The Ganges. And like its namesake, Janavi is a phenomenon that bursts forth with powerful passion and flows into every aspect of its weave and design. Janavi's high quality shawls and unique prints are a brilliant fusion between cultural heritage and modern designs allowing their designs to have a universal appeal. The word itself means the life source of India...

Behind the Label | Misela

January 06, 2012

MISELA?s timeless clutches and evening bags could make for great art pieces, being more objects of desire than accessories. Istanbul-born founder and Creative Director, Serra Turker, splits her time between Istanbul and New York, which is reflected in her designs. Even though all of her hand bags and home accessories have the rich textures and colors associated with the look of Istanbul?s grand bazaar , the entire collection is actually...

Balian, Bali

January 06, 2012

If you?re into beaches with blinding white sand and clear aqua water, then Balian is probably not your thing. But if you like consistently good surf, sparkly black sand and the nasi campur of your dreams, then you?re going to want to pay Balian a little visit. If you?re into beaches with blinding white sand and clear aqua water, then Balian is probably not your thing. But if you like...

Behind the Label | Piamita

January 03, 2012

Piamita was the brainchild of Cecilia de Sola and Karla Martinez who noticed a gap in the marketplace for lounge wear options that were as flattering as they were comfortable, while also looking sophisticated and polished. Piamita was the brainchild of Cecilia de Sola and Karla Martinez who noticed a gap in the marketplace for lounge wear options that were as flattering as they were comfortable, while also looking sophisticated...