A 1920’s pistachio colored house nestled in a private corner on Genesee and Fountain Avenue looks like any ordinary house… until one enters the door. Upon taking your first steps inside you will find that this U-shaped house harbors art, fashion, furniture, and events in every room and the exterior. Family run, the Artigas from Mexico City have truly turned “a house that is not a home” into a gathering place for the former. Alejandro Artigas, the eldest and the architect of the family remodeled the house and landscaping for a warm, welcoming and peaceful disposition. His furniture can be found sprinkled through out the house with strong lines in sturdy woods. Teresita Artigas heads the daily operation while Gabriela Artigas’s jewelry line and scarves are showcased throughout the house. www.gabrielaartigas.com
In addition to the Artigas’s talents on display, they also
showcase several designers and artists:
Carla Fernandez
Inspired by the Mexican Revolution of 1910 with production
done by Mexican artisans and craftsmen, her look book is a visage of designs
that are bold, geometric in nature, and unique.
Zan Zan eyewear
Limited edition eyewear with flairs of vintage, handmade in
the Jura Valley in France by third generation artisans – a face cannot go
wrong.
Trista
http://www.aliciamelodiosa.com/
Inspired by the photographer, Evgen Bachcar – their current
collection was awarded “Best Female Collection” in Mexico’s fashion week.
CLAE
Breathing life into classic styles of footwear with athletic
and dress undertones for men.
And many more…
Paella was served a couple Saturdays ago, while yoga classes occur every Saturday in the garden at 10 a.m. Their sense of community and act of combining art with fashion is refreshing in times where people get caught up in the obsession of the mainstream. A “house that is not a home” but still one feels a sense of community, quite the opposite of stuffy showrooms where you feel as if you touch anything you would be reprimanded like a child.
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