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We met with co-founder Caitlyn Chase, to find out more about Caviar & Cashmere, their products, plans for the future and their new project the Caviar & Cashmere Club.

How would you define Caviar & Cashmere the brand?

Caviar & Cashmere has a true understanding of luxury. Caviar & Cashmere produces unparalleled quality products that can be relished and enjoyed for a lifetime. Caviar & Cashmere strives to embody indulgence in every way - having each item be a premier product of imagination, hard work, and shared passion.

Who is the Caviar and who is the Cashmere between you and your mother?

I named the company Caviar & Cashmere because those are two of my favorite luxury items. I think the name Caviar & Cashmere is synonymous with indulgence and comfort.

Malibu Grey

 

What is luxury for Caitlyn Chase and Marilyn Chase?

My mother and I both believe that luxury is whatever makes you happy.  We strive to design high quality products that our customers enjoy wearing and using for many years.

Caitlyn can you tell us about your latest scarf collection which you designed?

I am introducing a new collection of scarves for Spring/Summer 2012, which I am very excited about. My 100% cashmere scarves sold extremely well last year and I wanted to expand the line, making more fabric blends and designs that appeal to all types of people. The new collection has not only 100% cashmere scarves, but also unique blends such as silk/wool, linen/cashmere, and pure pashmina. The scarves are hand spun and hand woven in India and come in a variety of printed designs for both men and women.

 What was the inspiration behind it?

The inspiration behind all of my products is travel. The new collection of scarves is inspired by various animals, artwork, and architecture that I have encountered all over the world. From exotic leopard prints inspired by safari in Africa to pastel floral prints inspired by the botanical gardens at Versailles. I am extremely inspired by the beauty of the world.

Being a designer must be quite different from being a luxury lifestyle and fashion writer.  What do you find are the biggest differences and what do you love about being a designer?

I do not consider either designing or writing a “job.” I wake up every day excited to express myself creatively and am always looking out for things and people who inspire me. Writing is an outlet in which I can express myself and my opinions on paper, whereas designing is very much similar, in that I express myself in beautiful textiles. I love designing because I love making people happy, and creating beautiful pieces people can wear and enjoy.

Shanghai Cashmere Knit Robe

Both you and your mother have travelled extensively and continue to do so.  Which City has inspired you the most, and which remains your favorite and why?

I have been fortunate enough to travel and see the world from a very young age. My family loves traveling together, and we usually visit a new place every year. I have found inspiration from every city I have visited, each distinctive in its own way. My most recent trip to Greece was very inspiring to me. I took thousands of photos of the magnificent colors, patterns, and textures I encountered while sailing around the islands. I am leaving for India in just 5 days and am very excited to discover that part of the world. I will be traveling to Mumbai, Delhi, and Goa to visit my manufacturers as well as explore the beautiful country of contrasts.

Caviar & Cashmere Jet Set Travel Set On It's Way To New York!

How have your travels influenced your products?

Each product is inspired by my travels. My goal is to design not one item the same, just as not one city in the world is the same.

Travel Set - Zebra                                              Travel Set - Red

Travel Set - Grey                            Travel Set - Leopard

What is the main distinguishing feature of a Caviar and Cashmere product?

Every product is of premier design and the best of the best quality fabric. I travel the world in search for the best quality fabrics and distinctive blends. 

Who is your typical client?

The Caviar & Cashmere client is someone who appreciates quality, luxury, beauty and the finer things in life.

What has been the most successful product to date?

The most successful products have been the scarves, which is what prompted the extension of the line. I think the new collection will have great feedback because the scarves are unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Each is hand spun and woven in India and features a beautiful printed design. The colors on the scarves are so vivid and bright, and will be able to transform an outfit.

What is your average price point?

Now with the introduction of blended fabrics, we have a price point that fits everyone’s budget. Our scarves range from $60 to $600, depending on fabric content.

Where can we buy Caviar and Cashmere’s products?

All 100% cashmere Caviar & Cashmere products are available for sale at www.caviarandcashmere.com. Our e-commerce site is domestic for the United States, but we are able to fulfill international orders via email at info@caviarandcashmere.com. The new scarf collection will be sold internationally, with store listings available in the coming months.

Can you tell us about the Caviar and Cashmere Club?

The Caviar & Cashmere Club is a free membership where clients can sign up for our newsletter, learn about new products and promotions, as well as be invited to excusive events we plan to throw in the future.

What can we expect from Caviar and Cashmere in the future?

I would love to grow Caviar & Cashmere into a full-scale luxury lifestyle brand with an array of different products. My main priority is to stay true to the brand and ensure our customers with the highest quality, innovative designs, and accessible price points.

For additional information please contact Caviar & Cashmere at info@caviarandcashmere.com

For wholesale enquiries please visit the Caviar & Cashmere website

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Paris fashion week has finished, the sun is shining, daffodils are blooming... spring has officially arrived! Therefore, the time has come to embrace the upcoming trends of S/S 2012.

At the start of a new season the choice of which trends to adopt can be overwhelming, particularly when, in the case of this season, trends range from Gatsby Glamour to Tribal Prints. Do not panic. We have stumbled across a boutique jeweller whose jewellery fuses this season’s biggest fashions.

JOLITA JEWELLERY create statement pieces using Swarovski crystals, gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones, silk, cotton, coral and trinkets found on the jewellers’ travels.

There are rings that are big, bright and bold but are adorned with skulls to stop them from being garish. The skulls represent voodoo from its original interpretation - 'veneration of the dead as well as protection against evil'.

 

 

These incredibly unique pieces are all handmade by siblings Algis Abromaitis and Jolita Abromaityte in London. Compliments and praise from customers, not only about the jewellery but also of Jolita's 'considerate and excellent service'.

The complete collection is available from http://www.jolitajewellery.com/.

A piece from Jolita's jewellery is the perfect way to ease oneself into spring 2012.

Aztek Bangle

   katherine.lim@greenpebblesblog.com

Like bags and shoes there can never be too many silk scarves in a Green Pebbles Girl's wardrobe!  Especially when the scarves come all the way from the land of Silk: Japan.

Amaterasu's stunning scarves are made according to ancient japanese principles, techniques and aesthetiques and are the creation of Creative Director Makiko Niimura who previously worked in the entertainment industry as a movie producer. 

The scarves are the result of the intense study of Japanese craftsmanship combined with the Japanese sense of beauty translated for a more universal appeal.

You can purchase the Amaterasu' scarves directly from ASOS Marketplace 

To view and purchase the complete Amaterasu' Collection visit Amaterasu' World

Amaterasu' website

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Have you ever noticed how some men wear ties that quite frankly should be banished to the cleaning cupboard as useful polishing cloths?  This awful Christmas ties with flashing Father Christmas's or worse still the tie a long lost uncle thought they might appreciate because 'vintage' is in fashion?  You get the picture!

 

So what should a perfect tie look like?  Well we went along to ask an old friend of ours Marco Tartaglia owner and director at the famed Tessitura Albeni (we needed some corporate gifts and Marco came up with some stunning handmade personalised silk ties which our clients are still thanking us for today!).

 

Seven Fold Tie (Sette Pieghe)

As Marco likes to point out choosing a tie is a very personal matter, but more often than not some sound advice from an expert can ensure that the wearer's taste is perfectly matched with a shape (yes there is more than one shape you know!), width, and length which bring out the best in the tie and it's wearer!

Albeni offers this service online with their new ultra advanced online webstore which provides all the options including life size tie cut outs which can be used to choose just the right tie.

Handmade Silk Ties by Tessitura Albeni

Aside from producing some of the finest silk ties Italy has to offer including the famed 'sette pieghe' tie (Tessitura Albeni only uses the finest Italian silk for its ties) Albeni offers a personlised service by embroidering the wearer's initials on the tie and presenting the tie in a splendid box with a handwritten note explaining that the tie was made specifically for Mr. John Smith.  We challenge you to find a finer present!

Always at the forefront of the tie industry Albeni have recently conceived a fabulous idea for an amazingly practical tie which they have called Tartie Pocket!

The Tartie Pocket is a tie without lining made with special processed silk. It can be turned into a pocket handkerchief and easily placed into the breast pocket of your jacket whenever the occasion calls for it!  A regular 150 cms long and 8.5 cms wide the Tartie Pocket produces a medium sized knot when tied and is perfect for most tastes.

Available in 9 colors (3 kinds of blue, 2 light blue, red, green, white and lilac), with a classical pattern (little flowers), the Tartie Pocket is both fashionable, classic and practical!

For more information contact Marco at Tessitura Albeni info@albeni.it

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