Possession “After retiring as a physician, my father-in-law enrolled in a ceramics class at his community art center. Since then, he’s become an avid potter and makes these bowls to give to friends and family. They echo traditional Korean earthenware, but updated. The colors are very subtle and their weight and texture give them almost a masculine look. They are the opposite of slick and modern. I love that they were clearly made by hand and made with love. I’ve always thought of Gryphon as special clothes for everyday life. If you own something you love, you should wear it as often as possible. The same goes for home goods. I like things that are special, but that I’m not afraid to use all the time. These bowls are the perfect marriage of special/beautiful and useful/practical. In our apartment, my husband Tom and I have them strewn all over. We eat out of the bowls, as well as use them to hold keys, jewelry, whatever is in our pockets at the end of the day.” AIMEE CHO is the founder and designer behind fashion label Gryphon New York, which was recently hailed as an up-and-coming brand to watch by Vogue . (gryphon-ny.com)
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