The Weekly Covet: Unique Artisanal Items You Can Shop for Online
The Weekly Covet: Unique Artisanal Items You Can Shop for Online
Once a week, we ask our editors to share the items they've been loving or lusting after—whether it's a new skincare product we're dying to try or a travel essential we can't live without. Consider "The Weekly Covet" your editor-approved wish list for beauty, travel, fashion, and everything in between.
1) Collar
Loren Nicole
loren-nicole.com
$8600.00
"A collar like this is, I believe, as essential to a jewelry collection as a pair of gold hoops. It is a shape rooted in ancient tradition and I like to hang a pendant from mine and issue forth on the history of the torque. This one, perfectly sculpted and with craftsmanship visible is by Loren Nicole, a modern artisan and student of archaeology who hand makes everything in her studio in Hermosa Beach." — Stellene Volandes, Editor in Chief
2) Cropped Tuxedo Shirt
Chava Studio
chavastudio.com
$285.00
"I have a real weakness for Chava Studio's exquisite hand-crafted clothing, which happens to be designed in partnership by the family run studio Gilly e Hijos out of Mexico City. Every piece is a testament to the Chava Studio commitment to the process of creating beautiful clothing and the craftsmanship of those who make it. My latest addition to my closet is this gorgeous cropped tuxedo shirt, which beautifully takes a menswear classic and updates it with feminine touches. Think: a jacquard bib, mother of pearl buttons, contrasting dark gray shell buttons at the neck and cuffs, a wing collar, and diagonally cut cuffs. In other words, the kind of piece that is made with care and intention—one that is meant to be worn and kept for years on end."—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Senior Lifestyle Editor
3) The Three Sisters Candle Set
Flamingo Estate
flamingoestate.com
$150.00
"For artisanal beauty, look at the Los Angeles brand Flamingo Estate, which plants 'a tree for every product sold, and collaborate with farmers who use regenerative practices whenever possible.' A good start might be its Three Sisters candle set, which boasts a trinity of herbaceous scents: rosemary, sage, and tomato. Wake up and smell the garden—indoors!" — Erik Maza, Executive Style Director
4) Ultimate Cocktail Kit
Acid League
acidleague.com
$145.00
"The easiest way to impress at your next party? Jazzing up your cocktail game with artisanal ingredients like citrus saffron syrup or a Medjool date shrub. This kit is packed with all kinds of essentials that will instantly take even the most basic drinks to the next level—your friends won't be able to stop raving about them." — Lauren Hubbard, Contributor
5) Small Frayed Bucket Bag in Raffia and Calfskin
Loewe
loewe.com
$1300.00
"Leave it to Loewe to create the most lust-worthy accessories in partnership with artisans around the world. This bucket bag, created by Galician artisan Alvaro Leiro, uses an ancient traditional technique of weaving straw, reeds, briar, and other natural fibers to create rainwear, hats, and baskets in Galicia, Northern Spain. Now if only they would make a matching coat!" — MaryKate Boylan, Senior Fashion Editor
6) Stage Eleven Seven by Victoria Brynner
Stage Eleven Seven by Victoria Brynner
modaoperandi.com
"The Oscar and Tony Award-winning actor Yul Brynner knew a thing or two about Old Hollywood glamour. Today, his daughter Victoria is tapping into that evocative sensibility with Stage 117, a home furnishings and lifestyle brand whose pieces can literally put you in the director's seat." — Erik Maza, Executive Style Director
7) White Corn & Truffle Soufflé
The Fab Fête
thefabfete.com
$112.00
"Whether you're looking for an effortless-yet-unexpected gift or want to pull off a Julia Child-esque spread at home, these frozen soufflés from The Fab Fête are a go-to. They bake up perfectly fluffy and delicious (and in case you don't believe me, Oprah's a fan too)." — Lauren Hubbard, Contributor
8) Isa Black Wrap Jersey Cardigan With Red Roses
MaisonCléo
maisoncleo.com
230.00
"The mother-daughter duo behind MaisonCléo is reimagining sustainable fashion with an emphasis on craftsmanship. All pieces are handmade-to-order using surplus fabrics from French Couture Houses so once the material is gone, the pieces are sold out forever. With each order, the brand provides a receipt detailing the labor that was required to make each garment. By literally showing us the receipts, MaisonCléo is highlighting the artisans who make their products and helping the customer appreciate the skill, time, and effort that went into making their one-of-a-kind piece." — Sarah Carbonaro, Freelance Fashion Assistant
9) Silo Butter Keeper
Farm House Pottery
farmhousepottery.com
$115.00
"If you pay a visit to your Instagram or TikTok feed, you’re sure to find the viral 'butter board' trend circulating. The main ingredient being—you guessed it—softened butter. The perfect vessel to do the job is this wheel-thrown beurrier that hails from Woodstock, Vermont. Simply press butter into the jar’s lid, pour a bit of water into the bottom for an air-tight seal, and you’ve got fresh softened butter for weeks to come. Happy butter boarding!" — Marley Gifford, Freelance Fashion Assistant
11) Bundle Dye Lucky Dip
Cara Marie Piazza
caramariepiazza.com
$35.00
"I recently got to witness how NYC-based artisan Cara Marie Piazza uses botanicals, plant matter, minerals, non-toxic metals, and food waste to naturally dye pieces of clothing. And let me tell you, I was mindblown. Like tie-dye, but for adults! If you have an old t-shirt, blouse, jeans, or anything else really, you can send it to her and she'll literally turn it into a work of art." — Sophie Dweck, Associate Shopping Editor
From heavenly-scented candles and homemade food to naturally-dyed garments and one-of-a-kind fashion accessories.