clé notes

dog days. holidays. back to school/oh when will the kids finally go back to school days. wish you had a pool days. sweater + fleece days (if you’re in San Francisco.) vogue september issue days. <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">here’s what’s intriguing us this month.</span>

whether it’s fashion or a well-designed space, very rarely does a single hue create the vibe. rather, multiple colors intermingle to create an emotional response. and that’s essentially what our vibrant, color-filled mythology collection is all about: the juxtaposing of color to create a mood and tell a story. to do that, the way in which color is combined is paramount.

Color, pattern, and of course tile — Italian architect Gio Ponti did it all. Discover why we continue to be inspired by this polymath designer’s talent for tile.

curious about what obsesses the clé team (other than tile?) all the best in art, film, fashion, TV, books, sounds… and much more.

one of a kind eastern earthenware tile: why it’s so special, why it’s so sought after, and why we don’t sample it.

how to order handmade, artisan clé tile to get the kind of results you want (and deserve).

in the vast spectrum of colors, one shade continues to capture our attention — blue. its presence has been felt in everything from art, design, and fashion to language, class, status, and even religious iconography. is it any wonder, then, that blue is consistently found to be the most loved color in the world?

in celebration of 17th century maiolica de delft, we continue our exploration of blue and white design, from humble textiles to haute fashion to rarified art.

discover the fascinating history of blue and white design, a classic color pairing that has enthralled the world since ancient times.