For centuries, Burg Ockenfels was home to medieval knights angling to control traffic along the Rhine River. Today the stone castle flaunts two round towers, a row of Renaissance-style statues and a courtyard that looks out over hills and farms.
THERE IS A lot going on in media and publishing these days. Do you remember The Coveteur? I just read that they are no more as of June 15, after a splashy rebrand, dropping the "the", and hiring Jenna Lyons as editor in chief—a role she held for only 96 days. In other news, Substackers are "Online Culture Curators" now, and it's all emblematic—these rapid changes and rebrands—of the fast-paced, tumultuous nature of the media world today.
Hand-curried English bridle leather
/ Solid brass hardware
Colour: Light Havana
Dimensions: 3.75" x 2.5"
Made in England
The Provence Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote is hand-woven from raffia and trimmed with medium-brown leather, and has space inside your phone, sunglasses and hand lotion.
Materials: Handwoven Wicker & Leather
Size : 33cm L x 13cm W x 19cm H
Handmade in our atelier in Spain
CÔTE D’AZUR Market Tote
$125.00
The Côte d'Azur Market Tote with leather handles has a beautiful crochet-style pattern throughout; it's the perfect size for Sunday mornings at the Columbia Road Flower Market; it also works as an everyday bag for workdays and weekends.
Materials: Handwoven Wicker & Leather
Size : 44cm L x 18cm W x 26cm H
Handmade in our atelier in Spain
SARDINIA Woven Market Tote
$125.00
The Sardinia Woven Market Tote with leather handles is the perfect size for Saturday mornings at the market for your fruits and vegetables and bouquets of roses and peonies; it also works as an everyday bag for workdays and weekends.
Materials: Handwoven Wicker & Leather
Size : 52cm L x 25cm W x 32cm H
Handmade in our atelier in Spain
Supermodel, businesswoman and activist, Bella Hadid, appears on the April 2024 cover of Vogue Italia, radiating an authentic and present sense of self. In her interview with Sofia Viganò, Bella remarks, “For the first time since I can remember I am clear and present. I have the feeling that, by showing my most authentic self, things and people have aligned with my destiny.”
IT MAY SEEM unconventional at first to choose this range of colors in springtime, when others are opting for shades of green and daffodil. However, when you consider the muddy fields and the still bare branches awaiting their new leaves...
HAD INTENDED to share this article much earlier, but it simply fell by the wayside amidst my busy schedule. No matter though—the timeless Fair Isle sweater is never not in style.
FASHION MONTH used to be a time we eagerly featured the pieces we loved most from our favorite shows. But that tradition waned in recent years, perhaps since the start of the pandemic. However, Simone Rocha and Jean Paul Gaultier's recent collaboration at Couture Fashion Week was a reminder of what we had been missing.
FOR SOME TIME, we’ve been wanting to dedicate more time to writing, but haven’t had the opportunity or the right platform until now. Our Substack has provided the perfect space for us to explore long-form content, ranging from reflections, book and film critiques, to personal essays.
ARTS & CULTURE
London’s 0171 understand that communication can be tricky. Who among us has not, at some point, not replied to a text or an email? Exactly. “1000 Words” gets at the deeper meanings behind this through the medium of a Glass Candy-esque piece of seductive electronic pop, complete with a stream of conscious vocal delivery.
I WROTE about rough-hewn stone sinks in March—about how I was seeing them everywhere—and then recently came across Kyūka House, a wellness retreat in Bridgehampton, NY that also has this feature (scroll down to the bottom).
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
Pablo Picasso
Supermodel, businesswoman and activist, Bella Hadid, appears on the April 2024 cover of Vogue Italia, radiating an authentic and present sense of self. In her interview with Sofia Viganò, Bella remarks, “For the first time since I can remember I am clear and present. I have the feeling that, by showing my most authentic self, things and people have aligned with my destiny.”
IT MAY SEEM unconventional at first to choose this range of colors in springtime, when others are opting for shades of green and daffodil. However, when you consider the muddy fields and the still bare branches awaiting their new leaves...
HAD INTENDED to share this article much earlier, but it simply fell by the wayside amidst my busy schedule. No matter though—the timeless Fair Isle sweater is never not in style.
I WROTE about rough-hewn stone sinks in March—about how I was seeing them everywhere—and then recently came across Kyūka House, a wellness retreat in Bridgehampton, NY that also has this feature (scroll down to the bottom).
I WROTE about rough-hewn stone sinks in March—about how I was seeing them everywhere—and then recently came across Kyūka House, a wellness retreat in Bridgehampton, NY that also has this feature (scroll down to the bottom).
WE WERE CAPTIVATED by this mini house tour on Instagram, showcasing a beautiful ranch in Austin, Texas, designed by the interior firm Light and Dwell. Nestled on a sprawling property with its own lake, peach tree orchard, barns, whiskey room, guest quarters, and a private mile-long entrance, this home is a true oasis.
An examination of the loft setting aesthetic that was prominent in late 90s/early 2000s indie and studio films, capturing the bohemian, countercultural experiences of young urbanites. Explores the rise of this gritty, artistic stylistic choice across examples like Garden State and Rent...
While it has been a privilege to run such an inspiring and highly-regarded digital publication all these years, some of you who have been here since the beginning may feel a touch of nostalgia for the early days of blogging—the intimacy and sense of community.
IT WAS a beautiful sunny day in late December when we stopped by The Orange gastro pub, an historical gem nestled in the heart of Belgravia. Thought to be named after William of Orange, its origins trace back to the 1800s when it was originally established as a brewery on the grounds of a former coffee house.
