Resort isn’t just a season, it’s a state of mind for Cult Gaia designer Jasmin Larian, who brought her latest collection to life through a short film and images shot at the dreamy, Surrealist Las Pozas sculpture garden in Xilitla, Mexico, created by British architect Edward James in 1962.
It’s hard to believe that 2022 marks 10 years in business for the Los Angeles-based Larian, who started with turbans and flower crowns before getting serious about handbags, and hitting a home run with the priced-right bamboo Ark bag.
The accessories line has since expanded to include ready-to-wear, knit sets, swimwear and shoes that pack a lot of punch for the price.
“We used to be known primarily as an accessories brand, but it’s amazing how it’s shifted. I knew I couldn’t rely on a hit bag or shoe,” Larian said. Clothing now represents 60 percent of the business.
The look: Tropical wanderlust meets marabou-trimmed Hollywood glamour.
