Meet Nick Mele

This season, we’re excited to spotlight photographer Nick Mele, whose work brings a whimsical lens to American luxury. Known for crafting scenes that blend old-world glamour with modern irreverence, Nick’s imagery feels like a peek inside the most iconic resort towns, both real and imagined. His prints instantly elevate a space, offering that perfect mix

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Designer Dossier: MARLA Mullen Design

Three Can’t Live Without Products Kassatex: How did you start designing? MM: The seed was planted early. I grew up surrounded by fabrics and textiles— spending countless hours in auction houses, antique shows, and showrooms with my parents— so design has always been in my DNA. After college, you could find me at friends’ cocktail

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Inside Christene Barberich’s Hudson Valley Retreat

Tucked between the Catskills and fields of wild grasses, Christene Barberich’s upstate escape is a masterclass in intentional living. What began as a 1960s brick doctor’s office has grown, slowly and thoughtfully, into a low-impact retreat centered on sustainable design, vintage finds and the beauty of small spaces. We caught up with the writer, editor

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Designer Dossier: Christina Kim Interior Design

Three Can’t Live Without Products Kassatex: How did you start designing? Christina Kim: My ex-husband and I bought a 100 year old house to start a family in and renovated it ourselves. I was hooked! Kassatex: Three designers who inspire you: CK: David Hicks for his brilliant use of pattern, India Mahdavi for her sublime

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Designer Dossier: Sara Story

Three Can’t Live Without Products Kassatex: How did you start designing? Sara Story: I attended the Academy of Art University and studied interior architecture, then worked for Victoria Hagan before starting Sara Story Design. Kassatex: Three designers who inspire you? SS: India Mahdavi for her use of daring color, Eileen Gray on charting the way

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Designer Dossier: Christine Vroom Interiors

Three Can’t Live Without Products Kassatex: How did you start designing? Christine Vroom: I wanted to be a designer since I was 11 years old. My dad dated an interior designer for a short time and I fell in love with her career. We kept in touch and when I was 16 years old, she

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Designer Dossier: BANDD/DESIGN

Three Can’t Live Without Products Kassatex: How did you start designing? SB: Oh gosh. Well if I am being honest with myself, I started when I was a teenager and my mom gave me the opportunity to “redo” my bedroom for the first time ever. I am a little sister to two brothers so my

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Designer Dossier: Asia Baker

Three Can’t Live Without Products Kassatex: How did you start designing? Asia Baker: My first job after college was working at Vogue Magazine. Vogue Living was still in print at the time and it was one of my favorite monthly reads. After Vogue I worked for Roman & Williams which was one of the most

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Designer Dossier: Josh Manes Architecture + Interiors

Three Can’t Live Without Products Kassatex: How did you start designing? Josh: I grew up in a family that had a deep love of art and every weekend would be filled with trips to the city to see the latest exhibitions. In high school, the two courses I was passionate about were math and art,

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Designer Dossier: Luma Interiors

Three Can’t Live Without Products I absolutely love the Linen- Bamboo Duvet paired with the Lorimer Washed Percale Sheets, they are so luxurious and the perfect bedding for any bedroom! The Cannes Beach Towels are amazing, they are so soft and I love the fun colored stripes they come in! Kassatex: How did you start

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