Greenhorns: 50 Dispatches from the New Farmers' Movement

Precious and quite rare... like a gathering of flowers. Precious and quite rare... like a gathering of flowers, green leaves and spices from your private greenhouse. Introduced to the world in 1973, Private Collection had long been reserved by Mrs. Estee Lauder for her own personal use. In love with the floral freshness of the scent, her friends finally insisted that this private masterpiece be made public.

By interpreting plant forms in cast metal, Aram presents work which is evocative of a natural environment transformed and redefined. Says the designer, This collection was really born out of the sense I have of haute couture. There is a velvety luxury – an almost gothic quality – to representing orchids in blackened nickel. To me, the pieces feel seductive and graceful, yet dark and unexpected.

Vintage patterns decorate each letter of the Fringe Stuff Long Tray, set on a clean white background.