London's Ortigia

Inspiration for the striking packaging comes from Sicilian tiles and textiles, which show the island’s Greek and Spanish influences—from classical columns to baroque facades crumbling off of Catalan-Gothic buildings. But Ortigia’s timeless roots are paired with the modern glamour of its owners’ lives. Ilaria was an executive at luxury fashion house Emilio Pucci.

Sue was a founder of Crabtree & Evelyn and also helped launch Duchy Originals, a line of organic food.

So, why London for their first shop? Ilaria laughs: “They needed us!”

Details
Ortigia is located at 55 Sloane Square in London. Call 011-44-207-730-2826. In the United States, selections from the Ortigia line are available at Bergdorf Goodman, The Conran Shop, and small boutiques. For more information, visit ortigia-srl.com.

Photograph: Peter Krumhardt