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majestic
Founded in 1989 in Paris, France, Majestic Filatures works with only the finest materials and is one of our stables here at Diana Kane. Their use of silk, linen, cotton, and cashmere makes Majestic one of the pioneers of comfortable yet elegant day wear. Majestic's concern with detail has achieved a timeless wearability and has guaranteed them a lasting spot in the French fashion world. With their flawless use of materials and expert execution of the basics, Majestic will without a doubt continue to be one of our best selling brands.
gravel & gold goods.. and their boob bag!
There's nothing better than boobs right? Wrong! Boobs that are hand printed on a heavy canvas tote with luscious leather straps.. oh yeah, that's better. Our latest addition to the Diana Kane floor is guaranteed to brighten anyone's day. The 18 oz. canvas 19" x 19" tote with leather straps was hand made in San Francisco by the ladies of Gravel and Gold Goods.
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Gravel and Gold is a shop in the Mission District of San Francisco offering items made with "wit, utility, and beauty." They make a point to know where their materials come from and directly support the makers who create the one of a kinds items in their store. Focused on maintaining a relationship with their community, they often hold workshops and events. For more information go to http://gravelandgold.com/
"Mahalo hug a dolphin."
"Mahalo hug a dolphin."
tall cow hand printed greeting cards
Tall Cow was created by Deanna Ebner in May of 2004. This small company is dedicated to maintaining a unique contribution to the creative world of card design. They create fun and quirky hand printed greeting cards for any occasion. Their edgy and sophisticated style has found success in many small gift and paper stores all over the east coast. We are honored to carry their beautiful work in Diana Kane.
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Diana Kane is happy to introduce Hikaru Noguchi's cozy scarves and gloves to our collection of fabulous fall and winter wear!
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Hikaru Noguchi moved to England from Japan in 1989 to study constructed textiles, specialising in knit, having previously taken a degree in graphic design at Musashino Art University in her native Tokyo. Finding a measure of artistic freedom and stimulation in England which she had not found in Japan, she stayed on after completing her studies at Middlesex University to take up knitted textile design work, developing new and innovative textiles for furnishings, scarves, bags and garments.
This direction has led to her collaboration with a number of British designers including Tom Dixon, Top Shop and projects for Barneys, Browns, Paul Smith women, Takashimaya New York and many other stores.
Her work has developed to mix texture, colour and hand knit qualities. With influences from traditional knit patterns and techniques, such as fair- isle, Aran, embroidery and stripe. Sources of inspiration are diverse, from flea markets all over the world to paintings of De Chirico. She seeks a look that is both sophisticated and quirky, achieved through unusual juxtapositions of colour and texture. Throughout, her fundamental theme is one of joie de vivre.
Hikaru has participated in many shows and exhibitions all over the world, and her work is sold in boutiques and department stores in London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, and elsewhere.
Information taken directly from : http://hikarunoguchi.com/knit/category/profile/
Wonder women
It's funny that I've never written about this before, but if you've visited the store it's likely that you will have noticed the images of Wonder Woman scattered throughout. I love her.
There are very few female superheroes, and many of the ones we have are mere derivatives of their male counterparts (bat girl, anyone?). There were probably even fewer when I was growing up. But there was always Wonder Woman: the kick-ass Amazon princess who selflessly heeds the call of a society in peril, giving up her island paradise to come to mankind's aid.
She's unabashedly beautiful and feminine, strong, independent, kind and caring. And wow, those accessories: bullet deflecting bracelets, a lasso that compels the truth, an invisible plane? Not to mention the boots...
I like the reminder.... I like the message... Looking hot doesn't make you weak, you don't need big muscles or a big gun to be strong and get things done, and helping people who need it is cool.
About six months ago, Independent Lens ran a documentary about wonder women, and Wonder Woman in particular, that was really (yeah) wonderful. I highly recommend checking it out, as it was totally compelling, educational, and clearly made with love.
So in our dressing rooms, and on our walls, and on our website too, you will come across images of Wonder Woman.
This mixed media piece was done by Brooklyn artist Tifenn Python. I commissioned it.
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There are very few female superheroes, and many of the ones we have are mere derivatives of their male counterparts (bat girl, anyone?). There were probably even fewer when I was growing up. But there was always Wonder Woman: the kick-ass Amazon princess who selflessly heeds the call of a society in peril, giving up her island paradise to come to mankind's aid.
She's unabashedly beautiful and feminine, strong, independent, kind and caring. And wow, those accessories: bullet deflecting bracelets, a lasso that compels the truth, an invisible plane? Not to mention the boots...
I like the reminder.... I like the message... Looking hot doesn't make you weak, you don't need big muscles or a big gun to be strong and get things done, and helping people who need it is cool.
About six months ago, Independent Lens ran a documentary about wonder women, and Wonder Woman in particular, that was really (yeah) wonderful. I highly recommend checking it out, as it was totally compelling, educational, and clearly made with love.
So in our dressing rooms, and on our walls, and on our website too, you will come across images of Wonder Woman.
This mixed media piece was done by Brooklyn artist Tifenn Python. I commissioned it.
Early Fall from Velvet
super soft waffled thermal
luxurious and warm cashmere blend
dual sweater knit pant
cashmere blend cobalt blue
All available now.
Good things
Meet Xirena, one of my favorites. The styles are colorful, chic, and if I may, HOT.
They straddle the space between lingerie and swimsuits. They're made to be seen. (Yes, you count.)
In addition to the fabulous patterns and color-block, Xirena also makes a fantastic cotton poplin button down shirt. And that's just about the extent of the collection. But Oh, what they do they do so well.
All made here in the USA.
Wear 'em, love 'em.
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They straddle the space between lingerie and swimsuits. They're made to be seen. (Yes, you count.)
In addition to the fabulous patterns and color-block, Xirena also makes a fantastic cotton poplin button down shirt. And that's just about the extent of the collection. But Oh, what they do they do so well.
All made here in the USA.
Wear 'em, love 'em.
meet Stephanie Iverson
Stephanie Iverson, the newest jewelry designer featured in Diana Kane, offers a refreshingly raw aesthetic. After moving to the Berkshires, Massachusetts, a city filled with inexhaustible artistic influences, Iverson was inspired to create jewelry that exuded elegance while maintaining a raw quality.
By pressing different knits into bronze and sterling silver, Iverson creates pieces with a beautiful one of a kind texture. Her hoop earrings and bangles are hand hammered, giving each piece a subtle organic beauty.
On a simple sterling silver chain or slung on suede, Iverson's use of the quartz-crystal brings a touch of whimsey to her collection.
Epicé scarves
From Danish/French designers Bess Nielsen and Jan Machenhauer comes the coveted Epicé collection of scarves. Printed in pleasing colors and patterns, often with contrasting borders, in cotton, silk, linen, wool or blends of those materials, each is stunning.
This is just a teaser sampling, come into the store and check out the others!
On the daily
I came in this morning to my brand new copy of photographer Lu Davis' book: On The Daily.
