SF content creator Meredith Peck (@sparkandpepper) teams up with World of Crow on a fearless, color-centric capsule.
Plus, On the Other Hand brings healthier manis and Margaux levels up Pac Heights' shoe game.
Introducing Meredith Peck x World of Crow
(Courtesy of World of Crow x Meredith Peck)
If your closet is packed with neutrals, we see you. But the limited-edition capsule from New York label World of Crow and San Francisco creative—and queen of dopamine dressing—Meredith Peck (aka @sparkandpepper to her 800K Instagram followers) is here to brighten wardrobes and moods. It’s bold color, creativity, and self-expression on steroids.
The small-batch lineup pairs an ebullient palette—pretty mauves, cool cocoas, electric blues, and fire-engine reds—with artful prints and silhouettes that feel both feminine and freeing. The tops, skirts, pants, and accessories draw inspiration from “Frida Kahlo’s fearless artistry and iconic aesthetic,” and it shows in their confident, slightly rebellious spirit.
Standouts include a playful patchwork skirt, the surprisingly wearable Guerrero balloon pants and the smile-inducing Soho Dot Ruffle Bag.
What gives the collection its extra sizzle, however, is the fusion of Peck’s eye for modern femininity and fearless color with World of Crow’s (and founder Shaila Khubchandani’s) artisan-first construction. These clothes are made to be layered, mixed, and styled with unapologetic individuality.
Additionally, every garment is crafted by hand using eco-friendly materials by local artisans in India. World of Crow’s commitment to sustainability and responsible production is refreshingly transparent online, noting how long each piece took to create and the names and stories of the makers behind it, making the collection feel all the more special.
Color-shy minimalists…you sold?
// Shop online at worldofcrow.com
Shoe girlies, jump for joy: Fillmore Street is now home to a Margaux boutique.
(Courtesy of Margaux)
It’s only fitting to celebrate Margaux’s debut with a jeté (or deux). The New York-based footwear brand is beloved for its chic, seriously comfy ballet flats—and now Pac Heights shoppers can sink their teeth feet into real-life versions of Margaux’s signature styles. The 10-year-old label’s lineup of flats, loafers, and heels is crafted in a family-owned factory in Spain, making this brick-and-mortar a welcome alternative to online browsing.
Refined and welcoming, the spacious storefront with soaring 15-foot ceilings features an abundance of seating and natural light. Interior designer Louis Rambert conceived the space to feel like a living room, with shoes beautifully displayed on floor-to-ceiling shelving that encircles the shop. Original prints by Pablo Picasso preside over stately antique furnishings by the likes of Carl Auböck and Josef Frank, while antique silver pieces from Tiffany, ceramics by Judy Wong, and other intriguing rarities are thoughtfully sprinkled throughout.
Needless to say, Margaux co-founders Alexa Buckley Roussel and Sarah Pierson are thrilled with their newest brick-and-mortar—the brand’s third, following locations in New York City and Los Angeles.
“It’s easy to fall in love with San Francisco, and finding this space on Fillmore Street took a stroke of both luck and serendipity,” says Pierson. “We wanted the store to reflect the ethos of our brand—a just-right balance of style and comfort—with a space that’s as elevated and inspiring as it is inviting and comfortable.”
En pointe, indeed.
// 2105 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights), margauxny.com
New Presidio Heights salon On the Other Hand nails the art of the manicure.
(Courtesy of @otohnails)
With an MBA from The Wharton School and years of management consulting under her belt, Victoria Huang may not fit the mold of a typical nail salon owner. But armed with a clear business plan, a passion for polish, and a desire to rewrite the rules, her new San Francisco salon On the Other Hand (OTOH) is poised for success.
Located on Sacramento Street, the salon’s goals are simple: use healthier products, deliver high-quality manicures and pedicures, and pay living wages. “We want to prove that design, ethics, and beauty can coexist beautifully, offering nail experiences that feel as good as they look,” says Huang.
Indeed, if creative manis, meticulous pedis, and long-wearing polish—gel and non-gel alike—are on your beauty bingo card, look no further than OTOH. In addition to offering quick-dry, long-lasting Dazzle Dry, the studio features a range of cool, cutting-edge finishes—most of them non-toxic and/or vegan—including syrup, magnetic, and chrome.
Full disclosure: I tried the Dazzle Dry myself, and as a short-nailed, perpetual manicure-ruiner, I was genuinely blown away. My manicure (courtesy of the talented Helen) stayed pristine for more than three weeks.
// 3562 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights), otohnails.com
