There’s a shift in the air in Northern New Mexico this time of year — evenings arrive earlier and linger coolly, inviting slower dinners, longer conversations, and one more layer before you head out the door. The light changes too, turning everything it touches a little more golden, a little more dramatic. It’s the season for color that answers back: the amber of imperial topaz, the burnished brown of hair-on-hide leather, the warm orange of striped linen. During the day, these hot tones gleam against the impossibly pure blue of our high-desert sky. By evening, they catch the light like embers, glowing warm against the early sunset and the gathering chill in the air.
This installment of SOURCE is built around that seasonal alchemy — pieces chosen for how they’ll look on your body and in your home as the year turns toward its richer, quieter months. And as always, we chose local. Every one of these treasures was made or curated by someone in our community — a family workshop, a neighborhood boutique, a maker down the street. Shopping local isn’t just good for a shop’s bottom line; it’s good for the soul of the place we call home. Head out and have an “IRL” adventure with them.
This Week’s SOURCE Picks from New Mexico Shops and Makers
Toko
Brooklyn-based Hinson Wu is renowned for its timeless, finely tailored clothing like this tangerine and white striped shirt. Its straight cut, shirttail hem, and contrast turnback cuffs make it a wardrobe staple. Pair it with a Kusa Kanmuri scarf for an extra punch of color.
Golden Eye
This Ruby Polka Dot Pendant features a stunning 2.31 ruby cabochon set in 18k gold. It’s perfect on its own or happy to play with other pendants for a layered look. Chain sold separately.
Pandora’s
The Saltillo blanket is a masterwork of Mexican weaving, handcrafted by descendants of the Tlaxcalan people in Saltillo, Coahuila. This piece features a symmetrical pattern centered on an Ojo de Dios diamond, framed by horizontal bands and detailed borders — woven from fine wool and silk into a piece meant to be treasured for generations.
Museum of New Mexico Foundation Shops
Up your color quotient with these beaded earrings, handmade by artisans in Mexico. Bright, bouncy, and finished with a secure clip backing, they move easily from casual daytime wear to dressier evenings out.
Spirit of the Earth
Fall brings a welcome dip in temperatures — and the chance to trade sandals and sleeveless tops for something more tailored, like this hair-on-hide leather jacket from SOTE. Rich in texture and sheen, in the warmest brown tones, it’s cut slim with patch pockets, a rounded collar, and horn buttons.
About the Author
Julia Platt Leonard is Regional Editor for TABLE Magazine’s New Mexico edition, covering Santa Fe’s food, shopping, and community scene. A graduate of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, she has worked as a pastry chef, food consultant, and television reporter, and is co-founder of the Santa Fe International Literary Festival. She is the author of the novel Cold Case (Simon & Schuster) and has written for publications including The Independent. Reach her at julia@tablemagazine.com.
About the Author
Keith Recker is Editor-in-Chief and Co-Owner of TABLE Magazine. A color and trend forecaster for nearly 20 years, his clients have included Pantone, WGSN, Stylus, and the Color Association of the United States. He is the author of three books on color, including Deep Color: The Shades That Shape Our Souls and True Colors: World Masters of Natural Dyes and Pigments, and PANTONE: The Twentieth Century in Color. He is co-founder of the Open Source Colour Association, a new organization devoted to inclusive and transparent color forecasting. Earlier in his career, he was a vice president of home merchandising at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s and Gump’s San Francisco. Listen to his podcast appearances at The Color Authority and EcoFashion Hub.
Read more of his work here or contact him at keith@tablemagazine.com. Follow him on Instagram as @TheChromosapien.
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