Behind the Label | Lorenza Gandaglia

October 20, 2014

Florence Italy is the epicenter of the finest Italian craftsmanship. The small city itself is bursting with ancient art history, so it is no wonder that is provides endless inspiration to designers like Lorenza Gandaglia. Creating hand crocheted pieces with Florentine artisans, Lorenza?s handbags are completely unique, crafted from raffia, wool and other natural fibers. We recently spoke with Lorenza about her latest inspirations, read on the for the story.

Florence Italy is the epicenter of the finest Italian craftsmanship. The small city itself is bursting with ancient art history, so it is no wonder that is provides endless inspiration to designers like Lorenza Gandaglia. Florence Italy is the epicenter of the finest Italian craftsmanship. The small city itself is bursting with ancient art history, so it is no wonder that is provides endless inspiration to designers like Lorenza Gandaglia....

Behind the Label | Rye

October 16, 2014

Constantly pulling inspiration from NYC and Mexico City, Rebeca Mendoza and Ryan Clements, founded Rye, a line of luxe leather must have accessories. For their most recent collection, Rye collaborated with embroidery artisans in Rebeca?s native Mexico to create exclusive artisanal styles. We recently caught up with the design duo just before they jetted off to Mexico for the story behind the brand and their guide to the Lower East Side and Mexico City.

Constantly pulling inspiration from NYC and Mexico City, Rebeca Mendoza and Ryan Clements, founded Rye, a line of luxe leather must have accessories. For their most recent collection, Rye collaborated with embroidery artisans in Rebeca?s native Mexico to create exclusive artisanal styles. We recently caught up with the design duo just before they jetted off to Mexico for the story behind the brand and their guide to the Lower East...

Behind the Label | Tamarzizt

October 13, 2014

The exchange of cultures is a constant Shop Latitude inspiration. We have been known to mix our wears, whether they originate from Mexico, Hong Kong or France. We seek out designers that embody this cross-cultural blend and Oumaima Tamarzizt is one of those. Beginning her journey in her home country of Tunisia, the jewelry designer now lives in Paris where she designs her namesake collection. For inspiration, she draws upon...

Behind the Label | Elisa Solomon

October 13, 2014

We believe luxury is about artisanal craft, attention to detail and jewelry that is meant to be passed down generation to generation. For just these reasons we invited jewelry designer Elisa Solomon to join the world of Shop Latitude.  Elisa Soloman Necklaces featured in French Vogue       We believe luxury is about artisanal craft, attention to detail and jewelry that is meant to be passed down generation to...

Behind the Label | Abury

October 12, 2014

In 2008, Andrea Kolb ventured to Marrakech to work on the restoration of a riad in the Madina. While there, she worked alongside Moroccan artisans and craftsmen, learning and understanding their ancient crafts. This experience, inspired the founding of Abury, now a fashion and accessories label that produces leather and embroidered bags with artisans in Morocco. We caught up with Andrea to go behind the making of Abury.    ...

Filip + Inna meets John Robshaw

October 05, 2014

In 2007 Lenora of Filip + Inna met John Robshaw for the first time. Connecting over a love of textiles, Len persuaded Robshaw to visit the weavers she worked with in Mindanao so he could see himself that the tradition of weaving abaca ikat fabric was alive and well in the Philipines. This fateful visit and their common goals were the impetus for the Back to the Loom project. The...

Behind the Label | Love Travel Guides

September 18, 2014

"Falling in love with a city is just as exciting as falling in love with a person," says the founder of Love Travel Guides, Fiona Caulfield. In 2007, she fulfilled her dream of creating a new life in India and writing a series of travel books filled with authentic travel experiences and recommendations. Each Love Travel Guide is completely hand made in India, celebrating the countries heritage and rich legacy...

Modern India

September 17, 2014

India?s jewelry aesthetic maybe steeped in enduring tradition, but it is also evolutionary. Whether through craft or storytelling, designers are pushing boundaries and defining a new look in a country known for its love of sumptuous bijoux. India?s jewelry aesthetic is steeped in enduring tradition, but it is also evolutionary. Whether through craft or storytelling, designers are pushing boundaries and defining a new look in a country known for its...

Behind the Label | Eina Ahluwalia

August 27, 2014

Designer and artist Eina Ahluwalia created her innovative conceptual jewelry collection as a means of self expression and not just ornamentation. This maybe a heady message for a luxe jewelry collection, but this Calcutta, India based jeweler manages to meld her strong political beliefs with a cool sense of contemporary glamour. Take for example her ?Wedding Vows? collection of jewelry, these pieces may take a strong stand against domestic violence...

Behind the Label | Lady Kismet

August 27, 2014

Lady Kismet is our go-to collection for every day baubles?designer Shana Gulati dreams up contemporary jewels with just the right amount of sparkle and casual sophistication. We love to wear Lady Kismet?s rose gold bangles and petite diamond pendent necklaces with everyday boyfriend jeans and a tee. This is a modern east-meets-west esthetic, entirely hand crafted by artisans in Jaipur, India. Luckily, Shana also has us covered when we feel...