Knitwear, at the moment, has never been more interesting—in the last month alone, we’ve covered everything from psychedelic beach-inspired couture to soft iridescent blankets to a new dedicated biannual magazine. And in the world of hand-knitted wool apparel, Argentinian label Nido sticks out from the bunch with its contemporary-meets-classic aesthetic. Julieta Racket, a Buenos Aires-native and graphic designer, started Nido (or “nest” in Spanish) in …
Ceramics seem to becoming more and more like T-shirts, in which the cup or bowl becomes a vehicle for something catchy, cute or plain-old homey. One collective that’s highlighting the neglected creative potential of the historic medium is FPOAFM, a studio that’s fond of collaborating with other artists to produce functional, one-of-a-kind artworks with personality—and whose prices are (mostly) in the tens, not the thousands. …
Interested in unifying a culture of craftsmanship with positive intentions and outcomes, recently launched Fait La Force offers homewares and accessories made in Haiti by hand. The labor intensive, collaborative process is echoed in the brand’s name, which is taken from “L’Union Fait La Force,” a phrase associated with the Haitian flag that translates to “Strength in Unity.” Included in the debut collection is a …
