Style Substance

February 10, 2010 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Vellum has debuted Vellum Atelier, a collection of seriously chic jewelry handmade in Italy and Spain. Encompassing everything from oversized Venetian glass and horn necklaces to extravagantly embellished chandelier earrings, the collection exudes a retro Riviera vibe that’s equal parts luxe and fantasy.

In addition to earrings, clips and cocktail rings, statement-making cuffs and bracelets round out the initial 50 designs. Semi-precious stones such as b...Read More

January 5, 2010 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Upper South Studio has introduced The Priory Project, a new collection of luxury silks evolved from 17^th century sources. The Priory Project is the company’s first residential fabric collection and features sumptuous silks crafted by hand. The silks invoke antiquarian patinas, ecclesiastical motifs, the bubbles and fissures of Venetian glass, and the cracks and blisters of Sung dynasty ceramic glazes.

“The Priory Project started as an explo...Read More

January 4, 2010 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Karen Reiter, formerly of Bliss Studio and Dransfield & Ross, has launched Tourmaline Home. A collection of exquisitely adorned and embellished pillows, the modern, edgy offerings showcase style done with a semiprecious sensibility.

The initial collection comprises 200 skus, each merchandised into a lush color story that flows from sophisticated grays and earth tones to Indian-inspired hot pinks and oranges. 

After picking the pillow colors, Reiter laye...Read More

December 15, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

First stop, Castelfidardo. We met various town and trade officials in the Town Hall and were entertained by an accordion player. Castelfidardo, incidentally, is world-famous for the production of accordions. Next, we took a tour of the Accordion Museum. 

Then we visited several craft w...Read More

December 15, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Recently, I had the pleasure of traveling to the Marche region of Italy with the Italian Trade Commission where I visited local artisans and craft workshops. Situated between Tuscany and the Adriatic Sea, the hilly Marche boasts deep-seated traditions rooted in art, history, culture and 
handcraftsmanship.