Studio Visit: Shadowplaynyc

Inspired by nature, skies and all things galactic, the two young designers give us a peek at what's coming for fall

A slew of artists and designers often turn to the galaxies as their muse, but Shadowplaynyc‘s Ali Bennaim and Ximena Chouza expertly bring the celestial bodies down to Earth by digitally printing photos taken by NASA’s Hubble telescope—among other nature-inspired landscapes—onto circle scarves, jersey dresses and swimsuits. CH visited the young duo’s Greenpoint, Brooklyn studio to learn more about their exciting designs. How did you …

Hiroko Takeda’s 3D Textiles

The Brooklyn artist's structural woven works now on display at Colony co-op

Since 2010, Hiroko Takeda has helmed an eponymous design studio that produces artistically superior textiles for the home and beyond. More than just furnishings, her works are often stand-alone art pieces hailing from a rich imagination and desire to explore. While Takeda has predominantly specialized in site-specific works done in collaboration with architects and interior designers from around the globe, she’s also lent her talents …

Studio Visit: AVO, Brooklyn

Uncut, hand-dyed leather rugs inspired by everyday items through the lens of anthropology

In the living room of a brownstone apartment on a tree-lined block in Brooklyn, designer Brit Kleinman uses non-toxic dyes to stain leather for a collection of striking rugs, which combine modern pattern-making with ancient materials and techniques. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, Kleinman spent a decade designing bags for the likes of Samsonite, Shinola and Jack Spade. But her own …