Keeping Tabs — Vol 2
the tabs I keep coming back to
Keeping Tabs is an ongoing series on my admiration for brands doing cool things. Stay until the end to vote for your favorite! If you missed it, you can read the first installment here.
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Lahuir
I recall gasping “wow, that’s so soft” when I touched a brown one piece swimsuit on a rack. The name sounded familiar, it was a brand I had jotted down before. In that moment, it was like fate brought us together, and thank goodness! Apart from how soft it was, what originally caught my eye was their slight twists on classics you’ve seen before — the Lah 23 captured my attention with its textured fabric and almost-like ruffled seams. Seeing the two toned reversible black and pink combination sent me back to my high school memory vault when I wore a lot of black and pink together. Lahuir “draws inspiration from summer memories, lazy days and taking naps in your swimsuit.” That’s the type of nostalgia I want to recall when I think back to summer.
Martiniano
Long before I realized who Martiniano was, I’d seen their ballet flats on my feed several times. The few people I personally know who own their shoes have sung the highest of praises. While I’m eager to try the Glove, their Bootie Vision has also piqued my interest. They’re also fairly well stocked across the globe!
Caba Maroquinerie
One of the reasons I love perusing around town is because it’s one of my favorite ways to come across new brands and Caba captured my attention from across the room. Their tote bag was the first one I spotted. After browsing their website, I became mesmerized by their fold bag and this suede tote. One of the things I love the most is that they have a repair service for their pieces, ensuring they’re made to last a lifetime, even if they need repairs in the future.
Merrma
In the depths of last summer, I chatted about a few ways to level up your style with hair accessories. Merrma has you covered with beautifully crafted variations on styles we know and love. A few of my favorites include the hair combs, unlike any other I’ve seen before. The whimsical waves in their barrettes are also a fun touch to add to any hairstyle.
ps — if you’re in Paris, it looks like you can do an order pick up even though there is no physical storefront.
Holli
They launched about a year ago and make intentionally crafted pieces inspired by movement that fosters joy. I can only imagine the amount of swaying and twirling that happens in their fringe pieces. One of my favorites is their floral adorned shift dress.
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Are you familiar with any of these brands?! I’d love to know which brands resonated with you! Stay tuned for more installments of Keeping Tabs.
xx Ofelia
Disclosure: All links in this newsletter resemble affiliate links, but I’m not earning commission through any of them in this installment. Not all links I share are monetized — I only feature brands whose quality and design focus I admire. Everything featured reflects items I genuinely love, would buy and wear myself, regardless if I can earn commission.
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I’d never heard of any of these brands before and am so impressed. I love those swimsuits! They look as soft as you describe!