Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have gleefully passed,
let’s move on to the kind of items that never make it to the sale rack and
scream I’m worth it!
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We are firmly entrenched in the season of giving which for
some is a joy and others dread. Each year this seasonal ritual seems to arrive
earlier and earlier and each year so many of us try to always “one up” last year’s
gifting activities. With that in mind,
this year, why not just skip all the in
between gifts race directly to the top ... after all cream does rise to the top
... n’est-ce pas?
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All of us know that there are few “giftables” that can be considered
luxurious, utilitarian and even possibly covetable. Most have realized that with
the cold weather upon us that there is very little that can protect us or keep
us warm once these winter temperatures have dropped. Now, I’m not talking about
Heattech from Uniqlo or a down jacket
from Canada Goose or even a Moncler puffer; I am talking about the ultimate
luxury indulgence against the frosty climes … a cashmere throw to wrap yourself
in whether indoors or out depending on your fashion savvy and skills. Well,
actually not just cashmere but also alpaca and YAK………….. Yes YAK! (www.saved-ny.com )
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Enter Sean McNanney and SAVED. He brings a lot “to the table” that has previously only been dominated by
the likes of Hermès and Pendleton and only one of them would be considered
luxurious or the last word in living well. Not only does SAVED NY offer a variety of luxe
fabrications but they also offer you unique and rare patterns especially within
this category. Pendleton may offer you Navajo patterns or
stripes and Hermès, well ... they
throw an H at you but SAVED NY
offers an incredible assortment of visual delights to choose from. Think of
this brand as an ever changing smorgasbord rather than just a fixed menu of a
meal.
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Take your pick; yes the de rigeur solids and the bordered
styles, but also the maddening lushness of malachite and exotic maddered paisleys
in addition to animal prints and classic menswear patternings. If you do your homework you will realize
there are few other brands, if any, who can offer this kind of spectacular and original
assortment of designs.
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Jeffrey Felner: Can
you give us a brief self-history? … Personal and professional, up until this
point?
Sean McNanney: I am a Brooklyn based artist and
designer who most recently worked with Ralph Lauren Home. Drawing upon my
background in textiles, and inspired by the traditions of Mongolian nomadic
culture, I created a collection of
quality throws, pillows and blankets dedicated to providing luxurious warmth to
the curated home. The SAVED
collection brings old world traditions into the new with unique designs influenced
by Victorian ephemera, French ironwork and early 20th century textiles. Each item is
hand-crafted in fine, sustainably sourced Mongolian Yak Down, Cashmere and
Camelhair. Designed to be loyal and lasting - A Warm Friend.
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JF: What is your MO
(modus operandi) when it comes to home fashion and why did you opt for luxe throws/coverlets/home
accessories as the conveyance of “sending out your message?”
SM: I wanted to create a line of quality home
accessories, something that will be saved an heirloom in a day of throw away
culture. While working with craftsmen
and herder working in traditional ways.
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JF; If you could
invite any 5 people to dinner who would they be and why?
SM: Hamish Bowles,
would look forward to what he is wearing -Oprah Winfrey Just have to! -Amy
Sedaris for the humor -Cathy Lee again for the humor -Jonathan Anderson
(designer at Loewe) I really admire what he is doing in fashion
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JF: What begs to be
asked here is can you offer some insight into how you achieve what so few have
been able to offer and that is the exquisite patternings? Most popular?
SM: I’m a
collector and constantly inspired by pattern, I enjoy telling a story that the
viewer can feel they are a part of it or feel it’s familiar to them. It’s hard to tell what is the most popular;
people love the designs as much as the workmanship on the simpler pieces.
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JF: What is the big
picture here; where to you see yourself as designer and brand in 5 years? Who
is the SAVED client? Brand extensions?
SM: I do plan to
continue with home accessories, down the road a line of fashion accessories (scarves,
hats, gloves, etc.) and do home to have another store one day.
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JF: Lastly, let’s
discuss how you wish to sell your product?
SM: We sell online
at our site www.saved-ny.com along with
several stores such as Barneys, KRB in NYC as well as Garde and Obsolete in LA
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