If you’re in New York, make sure you check out the newly launched, joint Aesa and Electric Feathers retail space at 35 Crosby Street. Fresh in spirit and atmosphere, the space is as beautiful as the two lines, borne from a parallel approach to creation that merges historical reference, effortless elegance and a touch of playful sophistication.

Aesa jewelry is the creation of Randi Mates, a historian of material culture and metalsmith trained in classical Greek and Roman techniques. The skill is evident in her exquisitely forged wax cast jewelry combining gold, silver, and brass, and incorporating a melange of gemstones and minerals. The pieces are sculptural yet subtle, playing upon themes of decay and resplendence, detritus and rebirth.

Electric Feathers, meanwhile, was started by designer Leana Zuniga as a collection of functional dresses and separates designed for timelessness and versatility (while encouraging personal statement style!) Inspired by the elegance that can be found in all things effortless and functional, the intention is to create pieces that can be worn in many environments, day to night, and when possible, from one season to the next. Think reversible tops and pieces adorned with drawstrings and snaps that allow for adjustable lengths and necklines, or sashes worn as belts or headpieces.

Both lines will showcase their latest collections (and specialty items) for the store, whose lovely space and environment (designed by creative firm LOVE IS ENOUGH and painter Yolande Milan Batteau of Callidus Guild) is evocative of the spirit and exuberance of the collective. The store is now open at 35 Crosby Street in Soho.