Category: The Introduction

There is nothing comparable to the anticipation of reading – or writing – the first line in a beautifully bound book or journal – you never know what adventure awaits. I buy them constantly – the books are all eventually read, but many of my notebooks sit unused, waiting for the absolute RIGHT idea to start using them. I’m working on that  – and I wouldn’t mind starting with one of these gorgeous Jack Germain x Emgie Libris notebooks.

I met Jack, the founder of Jack Germain, at the Martha Stewart American Made Conference – she designs and manufactures amazing leather bags in New York. Wanting to find a use for the leather that was wasted during the production process, Jack partnered with Marilyn Glinka of Emgie Libris, who makes beautiful hand-made books in Philadelphia, to create the Jack Germain x Emgie Libris collection.

I discovered Kieley Kimmel sweaters at Spiritual America in New York – I walked in and was immediately drawn to the intricate knits. The sweaters have the most perfect neutral palette, and are incredibly soft and lightweight, but still warm. Even better, the entire line is made in Los Angeles!

Now that it’s officially winter in Minnesota, I am really regretting the fact that I didn’t bring one home with me…

ABOUT KIELEY KIMMEL:

Kieley Kimmel is a textile and clothing designer living and working in LA. Guided by color theory and the liminality of unconventional geometries, her clothes explore the emotion of space and place with a distinct attention to texture. Animated knits, weaves, silkscreen, hand-painted and digital prints converge with simple and elegant cuts that imbue the garments with a comforting and wearable yet idiosyncratic air. Garments are manufactured with consideration in Downtown LA.

Kieley Kimmel is also available at Ten Over Six (of course it is!) and online at Pour Porter.

 The Introduction is a new series I’m launching for TAE where I will share new-to-me brands and collaborations!

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