Montes Doggett, founded by Monica Porter, draws inspiration from her Mexican upbringing and her family's passion for elegant table settings and entertaining. Named after her mother and mother-in-law, the brand offers a curated collection of handcrafted tabletop ceramics and pottery, emphasizing versatility, simplicity, and functionality. Each piece is meticulously crafted, ensuring durability and safety for everyday use.

Montes Doggett is committed to fair trade principles, celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of pottery made by skilled artisans. Through their work, they aim to inspire memorable moments of food, drink, and laughter at tables worldwide.

Fiona Kempton, designer and owner of Kempton & Co., was born in 1977 and raised in a house by the sea in the countryside of southwest England. She studied fashion design in London's Kingston University and moved to New York after graduation, spending the next ten years designing for major fashion companies.

In 2009, she started to design on her own, creating a tech-friendly bag with a built-in protective sleeve for a laptop. Well-received, she launched her own business. Kempton & Co. was born in Brooklyn in 2010.

Fiona’s heritage is an inspiration. She designs bags with gorgeous soft leathers and textiles, combining the utility of equestrian hardware. She prides herself in always maintaining an artistic approach to function; it is a philosophy that the company strives to maintain with every bag.

In June 2000, as two friends enjoyed cocktails on a beach in the South of France, they noticed something amiss. The servers attending their table sported disparate attire, lacking harmony or visual identity. "Such a shame for such a beautiful establishment," they lamented... and so, an idea was born! They embarked on creating a line of workwear from traditional fabrics like canvas, denim, velvet, and leather, all in various colors that reflected their inspirations and current fashion trends. With time, they expanded into accessories, embodying the same ethos as professional attire: practicality, durability, sleek design, comfort, and vibrant aesthetics.

Thus emerged a line of unisex bags for travel, sports, and beach outings. Their iconic paper and felt hats with double leather ties were added, and irresistibly cozy, colorful moccasins completed the collection.

The idea behind Talking Walls was conceived by Philippe Pelsmaekers, a former communications and design professional. He was struck by the craftsmanship, personality and artistry of the quaint and often humorous signs of small shops from around the world - so much so that he wanted to meet the people behind them and share their stories. He jumped on a plane to India in search of the best tales.

Years later, with the help of stylist and interior designer Trui Vermeire, and some of the most fantastic people on earth, Talking Walls puts the stories from four corners of the world into its collections, selling across Europe in about 500 of the finest high segment boutiques.

Joseph Brooks, a Hollywood-based jewelry designer, seamlessly blends his eclectic background with his passion for crafting unique pieces. Formerly a key player in the alternative music scene of the 1980s, Joseph's journey into jewelry is a natural extension of his diverse interests. Inspired by childhood rock and mineral studies and fueled by his global birdwatching expeditions, Joseph's jewelry designs reflect his fascination with the natural world. From sourcing Sri Lankan sapphires to discovering Javanese banded agates, each piece tells a story of adventure and discovery.

With an interest in stone properties and energies, from tourmaline to spirit quartz to black onyx, every piece in his extensive line highlights the true essence of each handpicked stone. Adorned with tiny JB medallions, his creations are coveted by celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Madonna, cementing his status as a master craftsman with a distinct aesthetic.

Growing up surrounded by the Old World sophistication and cool attitude that the Big Easy is known for, Alexa Pulitzer infuses her native culture with her vast experiences abroad to create her iconic, sophisticated and original paper collections.

She’s highly sought out for her custom stationery and private label collections, designing proprietary collections for the likes of Bergdorf Goodman, Tory Burch, Anthropologie, The National World War 2 Museum, Pottery Barn and more. For over 25 years, Alexa Pulitzer, LLC has proudly manufactured her products in the USA and grown to be one of New Orleans’ proudest exports. When she’s not creating or hosting jazz salons, she can be found spending quality time with her husband, Seth and their two children.

For over 80 years, the Blackwing 602 pencil has been favored by legendary figures such as John Steinbeck and Chuck Jones for its unparalleled quality. Originally introduced in the 1930s by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company, the pencil gained iconic status with its unique rectangular eraser. Despite being discontinued in 1998, its legacy endured, with fans willing to pay top dollar for a single pencil on eBay.

In response to demand, the Palomino range was introduced in 2007, utilizing Genuine Incense-cedar and premium Japanese graphite. Encouraged by comparisons to the beloved Blackwing 602, the Blackwing brand was revived in 2010, drawing on over a century of family-run pencil industry expertise. Over the past decade, Blackwing has evolved from a single pencil into a cultural phenomenon, embodying mindfulness and balance in today's fast-paced world.