My daughter, Ivy Mix, is an identical twin, an artist, a business woman, philanthropist and a feminist. (She would not describe herself that way but I do.) After college, she moved to Brooklyn where she works in a small studio and supports herself by tending bar. At first, I was not supportive. Then one day I realized I had no control over this and told her “If you are going to be a bartender, be the best one there is!”. She accomplished this in short order and this year was feted by Zagat as one on the “30 under 30” dominating the NYC restaurant scene.

Fulfilling her philanthropic bent, last year Ivy co-founded an organization named Speed Rack that hosts women only bartending competitions throughout the USA with 100% proceeds going to breast cancer education, prevention and research.

Next Thursday, May 10, in NYC, will be the finals. The winners from all the other cities will come together to compete for the Best Female Bartender in the USA. The tickets are $40.00. Even if you cannot attend, consider purchasing one as a donation to an important cause. I will be there and hope you join us for a fun filled evening.

Read more about Ivy: 30 Under 30
View her artwork here

We are pleased to be featured in Katie Treggiden’s design blog Confessions of a Design Geek after she visited us at our New York Showroom at the Decoration & Design Building on Third Avenue as a part of her Blog Tour NYC trip. As she states, the D&D Building “is housed in a fabulous old New York building. It has 130 showrooms and sees 20,000 visitors from the design and architecture industry every month.”

While exploring the showrooms at the D&D she notes the “lovely colours and textures from ANICHINI– so tactile, it was impossible not to touch!” Thanks so much for stopping by Katie, we hope to see you again soon!

We are pleased to be featured in ELLE Décor’s May 2012 issue in the article “A Hollywood Classic,” showcasing the 1930′s Tudor house in Beverly Hills which the creator of Will & Grace has recently redesigned for his family – “mixing eclectic antiques, contemporary ease, and a dash of West Coast glamour.”

For the bedroom he chose ANICHINI’s Lido Linen Shams in aqua, a Rupia Silk Sham in eucalyptus blue, Lucrezia Sheeting and Duvet in eucalyptus blue, and an Amdo cashmere throw in otter.

We are pleased to announce the launch of ANICHINI Bambini – luxury baby linens for bedtime and bathtime. Available for purchase online and at our showrooms and stores.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new shop on NewlyWish!

NewlyWish is a wedding gift registry service designed to provide to-be-weds, their friends and family, with the choice, convenience, and personalization they desire at such an important and personal time in their lives. Newly Wish was founded with the goal of creating a network comprised of a vibrant array of brands, stores and service providers, available through a single, online portal, so that engaged couples can use their full imaginations in selecting gifts – whether for themselves, their bridal party, or other guests – and expand beyond the traditional choices that currently dominate the market. And we are pleased to be a part of it!

ANICHINI has traveled the world to bring together the finest materials and artisans to create our products. Each piece is truly a valued heirloom and couldn’t be more fitting for your registry and home – and what’s more, each piece gets better with age and use! 

To celebrate our launch, Newly Wish is raffling off two Petras Linen Bath towels. To learn more and see how to enter click here.

For her design of the interior of a home in Hancock Park designer Jennifer Davis chose ANICHINI’s Stintino pillows in gray/blue and the Super Soft Quilt in platinum. Stunning and serene!

Images courtesy of Jennifer Davis Interior Design.

We are happy to have our Mykolas Bath Sheet featured in Elle Decor’s article “Dry Spell” showcasing their top nine picks for towels. Stating that “towels should be as soft and luxurious as they are practical… these bathing beauties have got you covered.” And they do – getting softer and suppler with every wash their durability and luxury go hand in hand. 

At ANICHINI we strive to offer you the best and most interesting textiles in every category, from the rare and subtle handlooms to the most durable and unique contract fabrics.

ANICHINI has long been known for luxurious and unusual fabrics. Our Residential Collection is a global one. We seek small talented high quality weavers who produce fabrics and designs that are not available anywhere else. Rich Ottoman brocades from Turkey, rugged but unique linen from Lithuania and thick tapestries from Italy, to name a few.

We at ANICHINI have a passion for all things authentic.  Handloomed fabrics are at the top of our list! These textiles are produced in a manner that has been handed down through the millenia.  Handloomed textiles have a quality of richness and depth missing from commercially produced textiles.  There are irregularities and nuances of color and texture that are deeply pleasing to the eye and hand.  Handlooms are the “genuine article” of textiles.

For more than 25 years the world’s leading designers have recognized ANICHINI for its progressive constructions, creative fiber blends, and extraordinary breadth of colors and neutrals. High quality materials, deeply researched designs, product longevity, flexible and personalized customer service and stock status are the key ingredients for ANICHINI Contract. These contract groupings include textures that represent everything from enduring applications and weave interpretations throughout textile history to sophisticated constructions inspired by fashion and industrial design.

www.AnichiniFabrics.com

ANICHINI has its roots in the world of antique textiles which is why the products have the true vibration of authenticity about them. Our Rare Finds Collection features just that – very rare, handmade products. Most of the craftspeople producing these items are among the last in the world. As technology rushes forward, handmade and handcrafted items become more and more unique. The items in this collection are truly collectors’ items and the “antiques of the future.” It is our mission to support these remarkable artisans and to keep these crafts alive for as long as possible.

The Rubiyat Pillow, featured here in New England Home, is one of these extraordinary works of art. The dense embroidery of this design is covered with small French knots. The richness and depth of the embroidery staggers the imagination! Made entirely of silk and embroidered by hand. Available online, at our Showrooms and LA Store, or by calling customer service.

We are pleased to have our Nobel Linen Napkins featured on Studio of Style. In their post “In the lap of luxury: ANICHINI Napkins” they say:

“…we’re always on the lookout for napkins that can change along with the mood, the food and the vibe we’re trying to capture when we want to create an outstanding dinner party.  And with all the dinner parties that go on here in Hollywood, that can be a challenge unto itself — which is why we were thrilled to discover (and now you know too!) these 24″ x 24″ “Nobel” hand-loomed herringbone linen napkins from Anichini in 22 delicious colors (15 of which are shown here).  With such a chic rainbow of stylish colors to choose from, you’ll be thinking of excuses to have dinner parties just to show them off!  They’re sturdy and their classic look and hand-made hemstitch means that they’ll always be your go-to napkins for every occasion.”

Thanks Studio of Style – it is hard to choose from so many gorgeous colors! See them here.