On Location
S14: COLOR SATURATION
THE BRIGHT COLORS OF MARSAXLOKK, MALTA
The tiny Maltese islands lie 50 miles south of Sicily in the midst of the Mediterranean Sea. With clear blue water lapping at its shores and a temperature that rarely dips below 50ºF, Malta makes for a gorgeous spring getaway. The fishing village of Marsaxlokk was the vibrant backdrop for much of our Spring 2014 Catalog. The bright red, green, blue, and yellow Phoenician fishing boats called luzzu that greeted us every morning are the perfect symbol of the switch from winter’s black and white to springtime Technicolor.
HELLO, SUNSHINE!
Indian Ikat-inspired Tunic Say goodbye to winter sweaters with a pop of sunset-bright color in a breezy, flattering cotton tunic. Zulu Beaded Necklace Part of a long Zulu beadwork tradition, this necklace is handcrafted in KawZulu-Natal, South Africa, using flame-colored Czech glass beads. Seasonless Travel Pants Find the perfect combination of comfort and class in a substantial, secretly shaping, pack-and-go rayon and spandex blend.
SIP
CITRUS PUNCH
Each January, Malta’s president welcomes visitors into the gardens at San Anton Palace, where more than 600 citrus trees droop with sun-ripened lemon, mandarins, and blood oranges. Enjoy a taste for yourself, with a bright punchy glass of orange juice to wash away winter blues.
KNOW
BEFORE YOU GO
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SNAP
YOUR SHOT
The golden sunset over the marina at Marsaxlokk is a photographer’s dream. Our Fundamentals of Photography DVD will help you capture the magic of your travel adventures so you can relive them for years to come.
COLOR EVERYWHERE
Brazilian Carnival Art Glass Vase Much like the boldly painted boats dotting the shores of Marsaxlokk, this vibrant glass vase instantly adds a pop of color.
The ancient Greeks called the islands Melita, meaning “honey-sweet.” It’s probably a reference to the Malta’s unique bee-keeping tradition, but we think it describes life in this subtropical climate perfectly.
Soft Fade
LIGHTEN UP
Mughal Embroidered Tunic It’s all in the details, like chikancari embroidery from Lucknow, India. Lightweight Floral Cropped Pants Welcome warmth in cotton pants with a floral print from the Calico Museum of Indian textiles.
SEA AND SKY
Navajo Turquoise Sky Jewelry Navajo turquoise in shades to match the Mediterranean is handcrafted in Arizona.
PUSH THE CONTRAST
Black-and-white Reversible Indian Jacket Springtime hues pop against this high-contrast jacket, hand block-printed in India.
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Jylland Pullover Sweater Look toward northern shores with this nautical-inspired sweater from Denmark.
FULL SPECTRUM
Peruvian Floral Pillows Bring a garden of hand-embroidered blooms into your home for year-round color.
THE FINAL CUT
Hello, Sunshine!
Get inspired by the golden Mediterranean sunset. The bright red and orange of our Indian Ikat-inspired Tunic shines bright year-round. Add an extra punch with our Zulu Beaded Necklace.
Traditional Meets On-trend
Put our Nepalese Travel Tunic together with our classic Seasonless Travel Pants and finish the look with our adjustable Maasai Zulugrass Necklace for an easy and versatile travel outfit.
Push the Contrast
Create a transitional look with our lightly quilted, block-printed Black-and-white Reversible Indian Jacket. Add a pop of springtime blue with Navajo Turquoise Jewelry.
VIDEO EDIT
See the exclusive video footage from our journey to the Mediterranean island of Malta, where we captured the colorful travel-ready looks featured in our Spring 2014 catalog.