The Bone Collection

Zimbabwean designer Vayshalee Naran gives the classic bracelet an anatomical twist

Designer Vayshalee Naran’s Bone Collection has made a potentially grim object—the rib bone—into a beautiful bracelet that weighs with meaning. As the delicate rib cage literally protects the heart (and lungs), Naran’s elegant bangle signifies love and protection. Anatomy has held a particular fascination for Naran, a third generation Zimbabwean of Indian descent. As someone who collected skeletons as a child growing up in Africa, …

Three Blacked-out Boots For Fall

Keeping it simple but never basic with mixed materials in a monochromatic colorway

With the temperatures dropping and the days getting shorter here in NYC, it’s the optimal time to invest in versatile all-weather footwear. Opting for the color that truly does go with everything, we sought out boots in all black that could standup to weather while being dressed up or down. From the lightweight, cushy and tech-infused boot take on Cole Haan‘s ZeroGrand to Danner‘s time-tested …

Brook There’s Ethically Made, Organic Lingerie

The Portland, ME-based designer chats about creating a comfortable alternative to synthetic basics

When Brook DeLorme first launched her line Brook There in 2007 as a spin-off of her and husband’s shirting label Seawall, her focus was on creating soft, easy loungewear pieces that would highlight the elegance of handcrafted, no-fuss basics. However, it wasnt until DeLorme began creating soft-cup lingerie sets that her collection really began to take off. The Maine-based designer found a strong following in …