Little did I know, but I have long loved the work of the design firm, Workstead.

When it comes to fine, imported carpets from around the world, there is one name that always comes to the top, and that name is Stark. Ashley Stark, granddaughter to the founding Starks, is now the Creative Director of the company. She is bringing, as she says “the much-needed feminine touch” into the company.

It’s a love story to say the least. One of my absolute favorite style icons, Ali MacGraw, has just launched a fabulous new collection with Ibu Movement.

Firenze is a city well known for its centuries-old crafts and antiquities, but it also has an edge on contemporary fashion as well. When it comes to all things hand-made in leather, Florence has it all, but one name that rises to the top is Stefano Bremer shoes, the bespoke leather shoe atelier in the San Niccolo neighborhood of Florence.