Asiyami Gold’s A.Au Collection

Blending influences from Nigeria to America, the new bold range is for everyday wear

by Chérmelle Edwards Spending much of her childhood in Nigeria and then moving to Atlanta, Georgia, designer Asiyami “Gold” Wekulom injects traditions from both cultures into her work. For her label Asiyami Gold, she blends aesthetics from Nigerian prints and Ankara fabrics with the sensibility of the American woman. The recently released collection “A.Au” encapsulates that concept perfectly with loud patterns, bright colors and subtle …

Interview: Etienne Aigner’s Creative Director Daniela Bardazzi

Inspiration, process and what it means to modernize a heritage brand

In 1959, Etienne Aigner opened his first showroom in NYC. From Munich, Germany to Paris’ fashion elite, he had already established a name as one of the finest in accessory design—a hobby he initially embarked upon while making a living as a bookbinder. His eponymous label Etienne Aigner thrives today as for more than a heritage brand, but also an innovative label with exquisite clothing …

Inside Botánica’s Don Eliette Collection

NYC native Nic De La Paz finds inspiration in her father's richly textured wardrobe

Though the city is bursting with energy and ambition, designer Nic De La Paz’s strolls through the busiest streets of NYC sometimes reflect the masses’ tendency to follow fads. To do something fresh, and combat such style stagnation, the Brooklyn native founded Botánica, an accessories brand directly inspired by the vivid style of her father Eliette Anthony Alvarez. Following up on her debut “Rosary” collection, …