May 2025
May Artisans and Designers
ULI SCHNEIDER
Label with own Handwriting – recognizable and evergreen, a designer collection.
The collections convince through style and high-quality own materials. ULI SCHNEIDER relies on understatement and the finest materials, she loves transparency and clear lines.
Exclusiveness is underlined by original details. The designer and artist behind this brand won international prizes and since 1990, exclusive women’s collections have been successfully distributed worldwide under the label… ULI SCHNEIDER.
Begoña Rentero
Begoña Rentero started working with paper because of her involvement with it through painting, because of its docility and lightness. “I am seduced by its ability to absorb colors, as well as its simplicity. I intend to convey vital intensity, delicacy, and strength, simplicity and sophistication, a dance of contrasts. I watch for looks of surprise, even of bewilderment, that you feel the security of wearing a piece full of strength and enthusiasm, a kind of talisman that accompanies you and highlights your beauty.”
Zanatany Concepts
Raffia weaving is deeply embedded in Malagasy culture. Traditional weaving techniques and patterns reflect the rich cultural heritage and artistic expression of the Malagasy people. By preserving and promoting raffia crafts, we help Madagascar not only to sustain its cultural identity but also share its unique traditions with the world. This initiative embodies the potential for traditional Malagasy crafts to drive modern empowerment, showcasing the profound impact of giving women the tools they need to succeed.
Raffia is a sustainable, biodegradable and eco-friendly material. The cultivation and harvesting of raffia palms do not harm the trees, ensuring a continuous supply of fibers. The promotion of raffia products also supports sustainable agriculture practices and the preservation of Madagascar's unique biodiversity.
Moyuru
Moyuru produces a line of comfortable-to-wear clothing in pursuit of free expression and unrivaled originality based on the idea of a relaxed mind. We pursue Japanese beauty with a theme that constantly revolves around “Contemporary Sophistication (stylishness)”.
Being particular to one yarn. Being particular to one color. We will make one piece of fabric infatuated. Artistic textiles are captured by that moment of chance during painstakingly involved development stages.
The keyword behind our product lineup is art mix with designs focusing on “the Earth”, “the Wind” and “Freedom”; we have ageless and genderless items. Our designs are both simple and dynamic with unique and surprising cutting.
Sarah Cavender
Located in Oxford, Alabama since 1994, Sarah Cavender Metalworks has been changing the jewelry design industry one copper wire at a time. Sarah is a sculptor and artist who found her craft in metal forming. She started with brass screening, developing a technique of treating and folding mesh to create beautiful flower and bug sculptures out of the unique material. The small start has expanded into a full line of jewelry, metal mesh belts and handbags. Every piece is forged with fire and skill speaking to who she is as an artist and designer.
All of Sarah’s designs are created in Sarah’s small shop by local craftspeople under her direct supervision. Each piece is plated or oxidized and then finished by a process of hand painting with bronze powders in a base of lacquer, and then sealed. The delightful colors are individually mixed and custom tinted.
April 2025
April Artisans and Designers
Jamin Puech
SAVOIR-FAIRE
Jamin Puech is a history of creation between Paris and the world. The designers relentlessly travelled the globe in search of new shapes, crafts and materials. Every piece is a handmade work of art and adorned with elements collected along this treasure hunt: sequins, exotic wood, Asian pearls, gemstones, horn, fur, or cowrie shells from Tahiti.
Yacco Maricard
Three collaborators sought to break away from the constraints of conventional Japanese clothing of the time using oversized shapes in an excess of luxurious natural fabrics that could act as an expression of their lifestyle. Their journey led them to the refinement and mastering of techniques such as the garment dye process and hand placed pin tuck work - characteristics now synonymous with the brand.
AO Dress
AODRESS launched in 2009 after producing uniquely individual pieces of work using cloth and old clothes collected from around the world. Traveling to India in 2012, they met traditional artisan embroidery craftsmen and saw beautiful fabrics created by hand weaving and realized the reality of lost manual work. They then produced dress lines that combine time-honored manual work and traditional techniques with their modern sensibility.
Les Filles D’Ailleurs
Using natural materials and a romantic but functional cut, the brand expresses a certain atemporality and strives to give each piece a tactile dimension. With attention to detail and a subtle way of emphasizing feminine elegance, each piece in the collection tells the story of an inner beauty. It is with a discreet refinement, elegant cuts and a delicate silhouette that designer Gabriela Lissillour seeks the creation of an elegant image for women eager for change.
Pier Antonio Gaspari
A new concept of knitting and total look - EXPERIMENTATION.
Pier Antonio spent his childhood around the threads and looms of his family's company where he fell in love with the creative techniques for turning yarn into beautifully knitted garments with unique adornments. His tops are distinctly original with an architectural feel. The classic patterns and elegant drape flatter every figure. The Summer Collection - ETNO: a beautiful journey around the world, escaping with our imagination.
NRK by Anarkh
NRK was developed in 2013, when Anarkh had grown large and seemed to consist of two very distinct looks. NRK is adventurous in style, and perfect for the modern avant-garde woman who is unapologetically herself. Like Anarkh, NRK also uses sustainable materials for production, with specialty in new tech fabrics that wrinkle less and travel well. Sizing for NRK is more generous, ranging from XXS-XXXL with plenty of one-sizers and yokes on bottoms for easy fit.
Made with love in Brooklyn NYC, for women by women.
Rumi Su
Aiming to avoid taking life too seriously, Rumi Su aspires to seduce all childlike souls with their whimsical, magical creatures in prints on extremely fine cotton. “Our goal is to let our love and curiosity for beauty be a conduit for philanthropy and create a line of ethically manufactured design accessories that give back to their community of origin in Istanbul.
March 2025
March Featured Artist: SOH
Of the many wonderful collections we received in March, SOH from Seoul, South Korea, is among the most fascinating.
SOH is a line born in Seoul in 2022, when Sohee LEE, after two decades in Paris and Tokyo, returned to her native country to launch this project. SOH can be translated as: memories of origin.
The care given to materials and to the art of craftsmanship is at the heart of the collections. The cuts are meant to be minimal, even strict, yet elegant and soft.
Clay Dyeing: first the silk is dyed with a tannin-rich root plant. Then the process of adding iron-rich clay and drying outdoor is repeated several times. After being dried in the sunlight and wind then stocked for six months to several years, the black mud shade is finally obtained.
The process of clay-dye in the specific climate of our region is a natural representation of SOH, characterized by its unique breathability, gloss and texture. As well as antibacterial effects and uv blocking.
SOH can be translated as: memories of origin.
SOH uses the process of clay dyeing which offers unique breathability, gloss and texture, as well as antibacterial effects and uv blocking.
December 2024 - February 2025
A Winter Quarter Update
We had a wonderful winter quarter at Hands On with collections from Portugal, Italy, Australia, Greece and Japan as well as our American artists and artisans. It’s amazing how well these international artists “speak to each other” with their own iconic work. Of course this is where our pleasure lies, in curating a cohesive collection for our gallery from the significant offerings from around the world. In February we saw many artists, old and new, in New York and ordered our Fall/Winter Collections for next season. The hits just keep on coming!
Pé de Chumbo
Thread is the central theme in Pé de Chumbo’s collections, known for their experimentation and innovative techniques of mixing different fabrics and yarns in a handmade process. The creative process focuses on experimentation and originates from materials and threads made into fabric. Every collection is handcrafted locally, piece by piece, thread by thread.
Maria LaRosa
For over than thirty years, Maria La Rosa Atelier has created bags, socks and accessories made with artisan techniques, using ancient loom and other manual workmanships.
Michele and Hoven
Every Michele & Hoven knit has a story: from the relationship with the artisan to the life of the wearer. All of our collections are made by skilled artisan women in the Peruvian Andes, experienced in the traditional methods of creating hand knitted pieces. Luxurious and timeless hand knitted sweaters.
Maria Calderara
The famous jewels of Maria Calderara, made of beads and glass, worked with craftsmanship, are complemented by garments rich in uneven dyed silkscreens, bright color spots with faded edges and all-over creases. The winning union confirms the cheerful and refined style typical of the fashion house.
Taiyety
Two sisters draw inspiration from their enchanting Greek countryside, the tranquil Aegean sea, and vast urban vistas. Encouraging a collector's mindset, Taiyety urges customers to see their items as more than just clothes but as pieces of art that can be handed down through generations. Designs blend minimalism and edginess, telling stories of travelers and the places that inspire them.
Amano
Alpaca are the genetic descendants of the vicuña which produce the most luxurious wool yarn. Lorena Laing of Amano designs the handknit and hand loomed alpaca sweaters and shawls from Melbourne, Australia and has them made by Peruvian artisans.
Mieko Mintz
Mieko’s work follows in the kantha tradition; first her designs are made into kantha throws in West Bengal and then are cut to fit her jacket designs that are inspired by her tradition with Japanese Kimono culture. Her focus is a Kantha line that is not only comfortable, but contemporary and sophisticated. And its integration with Kimono tradition moves the clothing into a new realm of international relevance.
November 2024
November Artisans and Designers
Beyond Threads
Necklaces in our recycled textile jewelry collection are handmade in Peru by women living in small rural communities in the outskirts of Lima. This empowers them to earn a steady income while simultaneously caring for their families.
Dress to Kill (DTK)
DTK is an edgy, urban style collection featuring beautiful international novelty fabrics. This sophisticated line is designed for the woman with an adventurous mind.
Terry Macey
Terry Macey’s clothes are the antithesis of fast fashion and they have a cherished longevity that comes with handmade, good quality clothing. The entire process from design, to pattern making and sewing, happens within our studio. Linen and wool from Ireland and Scotland line the studio walls; both are sustainable, natural and recyclable fabrics. Each garment is designed and made with love and we hope you can sense our intended lightness and freedom when wearing them.
Patricia Von Musulin (PvM)
Dedicated to experimentation and exploration, Patricia von Musulin has worked extensively to redefine the notion of “accessories.” Bold details and timeless style are the hallmarks of PvM creations. Her work has been featured in international advertising campaigns, countless magazines as well as "on the catwalk".
"The jewels of Patricia von Musulin are sculptural works of art created by a genius." -Gloria Vanderbilt
Catherine Bacon (“Wump”)
“Wump” is a re-imagined collection full of whimsey for the young, the young-at-heart and the ever sartorially adventurous. Each piece is one of a kind.
Jianhui London
We believe that style and elegance is important and so too is protecting our planet. Quality and sustainability are at the heart of our designs and we continue to develop fashion with this at the front of our mind.
October 2024
How We Spent Our Summer Vacation
Our various Summers were spent traveling here and abroad, visiting friends and interesting places and sometimes even enjoying our own tropical island paradise.
We also spent an exciting few weeks in Paris visiting showrooms and studios as well as attending fashion week shows. We found an intriguing assortment of royal and wearable garments and eclectic accessories so be sure to visit us this year. Some collections are already in and many more are on their way. We can’t wait to show and tell and hear about your summer.
Andrea Geer
Dogstar
Igor
Juanita Girardin
Moyuru
POM
Ritash Kumar
Simone Bruns
Yacco
Yoshi Kondo
June 2024
Inoui Editions
Designed in France, made in Portugal and India, Inoui Editions presents the finest terry beach towels and cotton foutas. Outrageous graphics and colorways inspired by classic wood cuts and etchings and rendered in tropical palettes. Elegant and exciting vacation accoutrements.
May 2024
Amici by Baci
Designed for dreams and visions
The merging of minimalism, modernity and eccentricity, Amici’s designs are inspired by the simplicity of earthy landscapes and clean country air. Made from sustainable natural fabrics and complex dyes with tomboy edges and original prints, Baci’s collection is a future-forward expression of authentic, strong, and simple living.
Andrea Geer
Printed art clothing
Andrea creates original artwork using photography, digital drawing and traditional painting techniques. Her work reflects an ongoing interest in color, pattern and texture. “I do everything possible to push to the edge of my design skill to create limited edition fashion. Large abstract paintings and electronic drawings are digitally printed on fabric. My story is about experimentation, change and beauty.”
Atelier St Eustache
An Anagram of Chaussette
Atelier St Eustache is a brand of transparent socks, designed in France and made in Italy, inspired by the lightness of architecture. The first collection reflects Tokyo's iconic neighborhoods, the second London's districts and monuments, and the third the beautiful city of New York. A silky, comfortable textile, real foot jewels, these socks are the detail that makes the difference!
NibANNi
for Mieko Mintz
Neeti Banerjee created silk covered endless ropes of pearls so women could enjoy beautiful jewelry that is easy to “wear and go” for all kinds of occasions. In any country. Paris based, Neeti is inspired by timeless, handcrafted jewelry traditions of India and has a passion for handwoven textiles from France, Italy, India and Japan. NibANNi necklaces are handcrafted by young tribal women in eastern India and enjoyed by women around the world.
April 2024
Alessio Bardelle
Architectural shapes and smart draping create contemporary clothing with a distinctive look. With Alessio you can make a wardrobe beyond seasonality while placing emphasis on personality.
La Milanesa bags
A Mexican textile designer whose family has roots in fashion that date back to 19th century. Josephine creates luxurious statement pieces that combine traditional-style craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities
Bize
With roots in Turkey, this family-run brand is unwavering in its commitment to creating designs that stand the test of time with a holistic approach to both production and design. Bize offers a refreshing take on luxury, seen through the discerning eye of an artist.
Patricia von Musulin
Patricia von Musulin is a pioneering jewelry designer known for her bold and innovative approach to accessories. Her work is recognized for its originality and is included in the permanent collections of prestigious institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Boston Museum of Fine Arts. All her designs are manufactured in New York City.
March 2024
Moyuru pursues Japanese beauty with the theme of contemporary sophistication.
Katerina Hovman. Designed in Hamburg. Made in Europe. To wear in the world.
Maria Calderara. The circle is a shape very dear to Maria and this is where this collection begins.
Les Filles d’Ailleurs: romantique et fonctionnel.
Reiko Ishiyama: "When I was a child I played with grasses, stones, soil, broken pieces of ceramic, and rusty nails. Now as an adult I am still playing with my hands except now it is with pieces of metal and silver.”
February 2024
Art Point
Avant-garde clothing of polished cotton, urban and sporty
Majo
Handbags of textured leathers worked by hand, from Italy
Ritesh Kumar
The finest cotton batiste crop tops in softly tailored shapes
Terry Macey
British handmade clothing in Irish linen; long tiered dresses and architectural tops
Pier Antonio Gaspari
Sculptural linen wraps and jackets and cotton Summer shirts
Lucia Antonelli Divine Wearable Art jewelry
Delicate French brass beads, unusual pearls and iconic pieces
January 2024
January New Collections
Amano from Australia comes the sensuous feel of alpaca shawls in soft colors and shrugs with a touch of gold and silver
Biba Schutz her sculptural sterling earrings are inspired by her urban NY environment
Steve Sells features hand dyed Japanese cottons and ombré silks
Go Lightly has hand made sweaters and crocheted silk shrugs
Kay Chapman brings us hand painted shirts in silk, cotton and linen that are unique fun to wear in all seasons
December 2023
December New Collections
Mieko Mintz
Each piece in this exclusive collection reflects Mieko Mintz's artistic mastery, combining rich textures, intricate patterns, and vibrant colors to create garments of unparalleled style.
NRK by ANARKH
Anarkh and NRK embody ethical luxury by focusing on the product lifecycle from start to finish and on clothing that lasts a lifetime.
Nuno, Japan
Nuno brings us beautiful, wearable textiles, combining traditional aesthetics with the latest technologies in fabrics.
Suzanne Schwartz Jewelry
Every stitch is intentionally placed to create modern, textile-inspired jewelry for those who appreciate the extraordinary.
November 2023
We have new Yacco Maricard and Moyuru for casual elegance. Pé de Chumbo, Marian Paquette and Simone Bruns supply the warm colors and luxurious fabrics we need for those cooler holiday nights.
October 2023
New collections arrived in October…
Matthildur, Peter O’Mahler, Yoshi Kondo, Andrea Geer, and Dress to Kill. We are starting to get sparkly for party season and have other lovely treasures for all occasions.
September 2023
New Collection:
Yoshi Kondo
Fall/Winter 23/24
2022
a season in review
2022 was a season of rejuvenation and excitement for Hands On. Our favorite designers took advantage of the pandemic to enhance their work and we welcomed several new artists into our family. Many of you returned to the shop after a two-year absence and discovered treasures from artists both familiar and new. We are most grateful for your support. You make it possible for us to continue doing what we love to do. We promise that next season will be even better.
December 2021
Happiest of holidays to all and a brand New Year too! Lots of new collections are in or on the horizon.
October & November 2021
New collections are arriving every week: Gallego Desportes, Luisa Cevese Riedizioni, Yacco Maricard, Carter Smith Shibori, Moyuru, Peter O. Mahler, Terry Macey, Annie Turbin, Jianhui London, Patricia von Musulin, deNovembre, Volta… And we are off to a great new season!
September 2021
New York shopping trip - artists, designers and agents. Our orders will be arriving soon.
June & July 2021
Kay Chapman
Fabric is the canvas that I use to create my one of a kind and limited edition clothing. I love color, texture and line, combining them to create designs that can go from subtle to bold.
Natural fibers such as silk, cotton, linen and wool are used since they take the dye so nicely and feel great on the body. The fabric is stretched onto a frame where dyes and design are applied by hand. The piece is then steamed to set the dye, washed to remove any excess and is then ready to be made into the desired garment. My goal is to create clothing that flatters the body and is timeless.
April 2021
Volta Atelier
VOLTA ATELIER represents the beauty of handmade and the power of upcycling. Using time honored skills, talented Brazilian artisans utilize scrap leather to hand stitch a limited edition collection of leather bags that are lightweight, simple and timeless.
March 2021
pé de Chumbo
For summer ‘21 the certainty that just as spring all is renewed, was the starting point for a collection full of memories. Pieces that were reborn in the same way, but with different textures and old textures in other forms, It’s a reuse of triumphs, to give them a new moment, a new hope… It is a collection of collections, equal but different and where Spring is present.
Matthildur
The finest pima cotton knit tops and sweaters designed by an Icelandic designer and crafted in Peru.
Deborah Cross
I am drawn to the interplay of fabric and the body. Each of my pieces is designed with unique fabrics that I create. Art and comfort can coexist in beautiful pieces that express harmony between materials, form, and function. Inspired by this dynamic of color and texture, each collection is one element of an extended process of examining and rethinking my previous design decisions. I strive for a feminine, architectural, modern feel that transcends seasonal trends and has universal appeal.