Apolis + Atelier Ace Gauze Scarf

A lightweight, hand-loomed accessory ethically made in Ethiopia

With a keen eye on the road and an undetermined destination, Apolis seems ever-focused on their—and your—next journey. Or perhaps more specifically, what product will make your journey better. While we’ve been wowed by a range of previous products, their recently introduced cotton Gauze Scarf, made in collaboration with Atelier ace (the global creative group behind the Ace Hotel), hits on all points. Made of …

Massif Central’s Art Scarves

Using a non-traditional canvas, this Brooklyn-based company collaborates with artists on accessories worth framing

Brooklyn-based painter Tessa Perutz founded Massif Central—named after the region in south-central France—as a way to merge her artistic pursuits: curatorial work, fashion, artist’s editions and functional art objects. By inviting artists to consider the silk scarf as their canvas and create original works, “MC is a way for me to creatively combine all of this into a seamless, cohesive and beautifully striking artist’s multiple,” …

Handmade Koro Kimonos

Vibrant, contemporary textiles crafted into the classic design for an easy touch of glam

Outside of traditional celebrations and period dramas, kimonos aren’t often worn in the Western world. And yet, the comfort of the wrap and its classic design are so widely recognized and loved. With Koro Kimono, Sophie Hart-Walsh and Tara Postma are reviving the fashion—and in a festive form. These South London-based designers have fused the deeply historic with modern inspiration and eccentric textiles and the …