{"title":"GARAYALDE","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGarayalde pieces are handcrafted in California using vegetable-dyed leather and sculptural metal hardware. Each hide is individually selected, ensuring no two pieces are exactly alike. Designed to evolve with wear, these are enduring objects—defined by material, form, and time.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSelected for its sculptural integrity and material depth, Garayalde reflects a balance of restraint and presence. Each piece holds its own—quietly distinctive, designed to live within a wardrobe over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGarayalde is shaped by the language of organic modernism—fluid, sculptural, and grounded in the natural world. The line traces back to a personal archive: handmade belt buckles created in Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith a foundation in interior and jewelry design,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eChantel Garayalde\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapproaches each piece as a study in form and function. Molten metal elements act as small-scale sculptures—designed not only to adorn, but to anchor each piece with intention.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach design is crafted from vegetable-dyed leather, selected for its natural character and ability to evolve over time. No two hides are identical; subtle variations in tone and texture become part of the piece’s story.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAll pieces are sewn by hand in California through a collaborative process of skilled artisans. The result is deliberate and enduring—objects designed to move with the wearer and age alongside them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe collections are intentionally versatile, with forms that move across wardrobes and identities. Function remains central, without compromising presence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt the core of the brand is its anatomical heart insignia—a symbol of authenticity and lived experience. It reflects Garayalde’s philosophy: design should not abstract life, but hold its weight. Clean lines, raw edges, and uncompromising materials come together to create pieces that carry forward—marked by time, shaped by use, and distinctly personal.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4762\/0601\/collections\/StippleHeart1ping_copy.webp?v=1777123214","url":"https:\/\/www.covetedmix.com\/collections\/garayalde.oembed","provider":"Coveted Mix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}