Behind The Design

Delve behind-the-design with me to learn more about my Luxe Provence collaborations, design process and inspiration!

In the Atelier: Aurore Pélisson

In the Atelier: Aurore Pélisson

One of our favorite artisans in Provence that we'd like to shine the spotlight on is the sustainable, natural-dye, textile designer Aurore Pélisson.  A few years back, we collaborated together on a limited-edition version of one of our most popular dresses, our Athena Dress that featured silk that was first hand-dyed by Aurore, using only local natural dyes derived from plants such as: garance, pomegranate and walnut shells. I asked her to create a champ ...

In the Atelier: Valérie Casado

In the Atelier: Valérie Casado

I discovered the work of Valérie Casado at Maison&Objet in Paris and was obsessed...plus she was living in Provence! I quickly asked her to collaborate with me for our Luxe Provence boutique collections and our artisanal candle. I had the pleasure of visiting Valérie's atelier several times to plan our design collaboration and discover her beautiful porcelain creations just outside the charming Provence village of Isle sur la Sorgue. Each of Valérie's pieces is ...

Jamie Beck for Luxe Provence

Jamie Beck for Luxe Provence

We are thrilled to release a new dress in our Jamie Beck x Luxe Provence Capsule Collection! Meet Eloise, a limited-edition Luxe Provence x Jamie Beck design collaboration now available in both noir or cloud silk cotton voile. Perfect for a trip to Paris, elegant cocktail party, or a chic evening out. The Eloise Dress is filled with joy and romance. This elegant, wrap dress floats like a cloud... and is a true dream to wear, balanced by delicate ruffle ...

Artisan Spotlight: Atelier Simone Indigo

Artisan Spotlight: Atelier Simone Indigo

I love to shine the light on the talented artisans that I meet and collaborate with here in Provence. I began working with this indigo textile artist in 2016, beginning with our silk carré collection inspired by the Provence sky and the calanques. Now we are very proud to feature her work again in our Luxe Provence Vintage Collection as we strive to expand our sustainable and natural dye collection in alignment ...

Mas des Poiriers Collection by Luxe Provence

Mas des Poiriers Collection by Luxe Provence

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new dress collaboration that is launching today, Saturday August 8th 2020 at noon EST, in limited edition that you will not want to miss! ... inspired by the casual elegance of everyday living in Provence The Mas des Poiriers is a lovingly restored, 18th century farmhouse set amid pear trees and sunflower fields just outside of Avignon. We collaborated with the Varvel family behind this stunning property to create ...

Jamie Beck for Luxe Provence AW18

Jamie Beck for Luxe Provence AW18

The Jamie Chemise has Arrived... Pre-Sales are ON NOW for our second design collaboration piece with Jamie Beck for Luxe Provence. Designed to float effortlessly through the olive orchards of Provence... to the streets of Paris or New York. The Jamie Chemise is made of voluminous, Italian silk/cotton voile, available in feather. UPDATE: Our first release has just shipped, so be sure to place your Pre-order now for our next delivery shipping on December ...

Meet Marianne… Jamie Beck for Luxe Provence

Meet Marianne… Jamie Beck for Luxe Provence

Meet Marianne... the first-piece in our long awaited collaboration with Jamie Beck for Luxe Provence Lifestyle.What’s in a name?...Jamie named the dress "Marianne" after the French national icon who is a champion of freedom and democracy against all forms of oppression, a freedom she discovered for myself as a woman and a creator in Provence. You see her profile in all forms in France from official government documents to artistic masterpieces like ...

This Just In…Our Cassis Linen Dress

This Just In…Our Cassis Linen Dress

Celebrate the Good Life and wrap yourself up in our elegant, chic Cassis Linen Dress in Crisp White... Now available in our boutique for a limited time, while supplies last.The first release from our Luxe Provence Resort Wear collection, which features high-quality natural fabrics designed in Provence. Each collection reflects the relaxed, elegant chic South of France Lifestyle. Members of our new luxury Mediterranean Gold Subscription will receive avant-première pieces made "sur mesure" from ...

AnneLaure Humblot’s Dreamy Creations

AnneLaure Humblot’s Dreamy Creations

Each season, I bring you behind the scenes of a talented artisan or designer working here in Provence. It brings me so much pleasure to discover and spotlight the talented people that are inspired daily by the beauty of living here in Provence. And even more, that we are able to deliver their stunning creations to your doorstep.A few short months ago, I discovered AnneLaure Humblot's whimsical and highly artistic work. I ...

In The Atelier: Behind the Weave with Ouvrage

In The Atelier: Behind the Weave with Ouvrage

I am so excited to introduce the first of this season's talented Provence Artisans and Designers featured in our next SOLD-OUT collaboration. It's a collector's edition piece and really special by the Aixoise weaver/architect, Agnès Krier. In the winding streets of Aix-en-Provence, my local "ville" if you will, I discovered the relatively new concept boutique, Ouvrage. My goal that moment was to finalize the "it piece" for this summer's Luxe Provence Box. I already had ...