At this year’s New York Design Week, Fiona Barratt Campbell, of British based FBC London, presented her latest collection. The luxury bespoke furniture design house is known for its’ large, luxe pieces with ample sleek silhouettes that are welcome useable elements throughout her clients’ homes. Always imaginative in her use of materials, Fiona is thoughtful in how her pieces will be used, lived in, and lived with. From the heavy, full caste aluminum outdoor seating collection, that easily makes its way to the kitchen table; to seating upholstered in the rich and supple woven fabrics of your dreams from textile designer Rosemary…
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We had the opportunity to chat with one of New York City’s most famous bespoke wedding gown designers and chat about his latest collection for the Spring/Summer 2021 Collection. Walking down the aisle in a custom gown is a true luxury and Steven Birnbaum shares some of the details that goes into making your very own one-of-a-kind bridal gown. Enjoy! Can you share with us your inspiration for this latest collection? This collection was conceived during the chaos and tumult of the last few months, when my beloved home city of New York was brought to its knees. There was no…
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This season Chocheng presented their Fall/Winter 2019 collection which celebrates fine European tailoring and a chic 1950’s line that accentuates the feminine form. We had the opportunity to interview the designer Cho Cho Cheng and explore the inspiration behind the collection. What inspired your latest collection? This collection is inspired by the 1959 film ‘North By Northwest’ and Joan Crawford. The fall/winter show had the feeling of a modern, playful take on the 1940’s sophisticated lady. How did you achieve that? I tried to achieve historical accuracy by using Prince of Wales plaid fabric from heritage mills that have been…
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Classic for a reason. ShoePassion steps into spring with the belief that you can never go wrong with a timeless oxford that handsomely crosses the line between iconic shoe staple and a contemporary go-to of the modern man’s wardrobe. With an eye for precision and detail the lines of the Goodyear-welted Patina Line are artfully sculpted and contoured adding defining elements of good taste. The love of the craft is shown in their hand finishing of the leather, carefully polishing a deep patina into each pair of shoes, creating a subtle shading and play of light as the rich hues seamlessly…
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A tribute to their heritage and a continuation of their New Artisan project, Fratelli Rossetti steps toward the future with a nod to their past. For 2017, the Milan based luxury shoe designers have teamed up with the American brand Leather Head Sports to delve into their own origins as their early days began by creating technical shoes for various sports, such as cycling, hockey, boxing and skating. Together they have created a beautifully crafted collection of vintage inspired footwear for men. The richness of handcrafted leather goods is something that both Fratelli Rossetti and Leather Head Sports cherish as…