Designer Profile

Finding the perfect leather jacket can be quite the challenge — the fit and the price have to be just right. In comes Veda to the rescue: the brand, first conceived in 2008 by Lyndsey Butler, not only offers edgy chic leather jackets, but also delivers them at an affordable price point. Veda designer Lyndsey grew up splitting her time between Texas and Argentina and quickly developed a love for sumptuous, rocker-cool leather goods. After graduating from NYU, Lyndsey followed her fashion dreams by launching Veda, a line of super chic, amazingly innovative leather jackets ranging from classically cool to fresh, slightly offbeat designs. For Veda's Spring '12 collection, Lyndsey mixed things up even further by serving up architectural, sculpted leather tank tops, hot shorts, and floaty, boho-chic tops and dresses. We caught up with Lyndsey to talk Veda's Spring pieces, her personal style icons, and tips on finding the perfect leather jacket. Click through to see Veda's Spring '12 lookbook, as well as some exclusive quotes from the designer — and find out for yourself why this line should be on your style radar.

Sophie Monet has been making a strong statement with her line of sculptural wood-based jewelry, and we're smitten with the simple, yet incredibly striking results. The clean, geometric lines are a breath of fresh air from layered chains and embellishments, while the combination of elements ranges from the intriguingly earthy—think turquoise, crystals, and unfinished gemstones—to the decidedly modern: sleek shapes with a gilded touch. Her line is growing; you can now buy it at Fred Segal and Planet Blue, as well as her website. We had a one-on-one with the 24 year-old designer, and got the scoop on her budding line.

FabSugar: How did your jewelry line begin?
Sophie Monet: I started experimenting with wood almost 3 years ago. It was my first summer out of college and after interning for Alexander Wang and Nylon Magazine I was kinda like “Now what?" I made one ring, a few necklaces and a line sheet, then all of sudden I was in Fred Segal and Planet Blue. It’s all fun for me. I get to make art all day, get dirty and end up with an awesome-looking end result.

FS: What made you start with woodmaking?
SM: I’ve always loved making things with my hands. I really just started using wood out of convenience. I grew up around it, playing in my dad’s art studio, gluing scrap pieces together.

FS: What was your breakthrough moment?
SM: Probably when I saw my double finger rings in Women’s Wear Daily. I was excited to tell everyone. Doing interviews like this is just amazing and makes me feel so lucky.

For the rest of the interview, and pics of Sophie's incredible jewelry, click our slideshow.

Landscape designers Jay Griffith and Russ Cletta craft outdoor vignettes fit for the silver screen, so it's no small coincidence that these talented designers work with Hollywood clients. Check out the slideshow for a glimpse of the gorgeous landscape design they create. Source

Design, home, and lifestyle expert Robin Wilson launched her eponymous firm, Robin Wilson Home, in 2000 with a focus on interior design, residential renovations, and project management. Over the years, Robin Wilson Home has built a superior reputation in the renovation and design business through the consistent use of a thorough, hands-on approach to ensure "on-time and on-budget" completion with unique styling and the highest level of quality craftsmanship. Today, it is Robin Wilson's mission to combine healthy living with her passion for design.

Robin Wilson and her team at Robin Wilson Home handle everything for the home from the foundation to the furniture in a style that is characteristically classic with a modern touch, creating a comfortable environment with a timeless feel. Her passion for indigenous cultures is found in her use of eco-décor, which integrates textured patterns, natural stone, and organic fibers throughout her design portfolio.
Robin has appeared in publications such as O at Home, the Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, and the Chicago Tribune, and she has made appearances on CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC. In May 2007, Robin was featured in the New York Post's annual list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in New York.

To take a look at one of Robin's interior-renovation projects, including the bare-bones before pictures and the stunning afters, just check out the slideshow!

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