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Waking up on the right side of the bed
When it comes to bedding, it pays to invest in the good stuff. We’re all a lot more sleep deprived than our ancestors, blessed as they were with a lack of noise and light pollution, not to mention the lure of endlessly scrolling through our Instagram feed or dating app of choice. While we may not be able to control the sirens streaking past our bedroom windows or the siren call of Tinder at 2AM, we can make sure that we sink into a comfortable bed at the end of a long day. The journey to a good night’s sleep is a long one. Much like picking out the right fit for a dress shirt or the cut of a suit, understanding what’s right for your sleep is a journey of self-discovery. Memory foam or duck feather? Mattress Topper? Bedding fabric?
The cost of getting it wrong is a stream of bad tempered, sleep deprived days followed by endless tossing and turning. Often, the first time any of us truly appreciate the difference good bedding makes is on a holiday at a nice hotel. We may associate a good night’s rest with the fact that we’re away from the rush of our daily lives, but it’s actually in large part due to the fact that luxury hotels make sure to only use the finest bedding. It’s fairly simple- a good pair of shoes changes the way we walk, and a good set of bedding changes the way we sleep. We wouldn’t only wear high quality shoes on a fancy holiday (quite the opposite in fact), so why only get a good night’s sleep a few weeks of the year?
Udine, Italy
At first glance, the small town of Udine, a stone’s throw away from the border with Slovenia, may not seem the obvious place for a world-renowned bedding and linens workshop. But this is no ordinary workshop, and they don’t do things the conventional way. Our Udine based artisans combine centuries old techniques with digital distribution channels and an eye to the future. It’s an Atelier that’s made its mark through adopting a flexible approach and relishing a good challenge. On our visit to the factory, product manager Orlando told us that linens made here could be delivered anywhere- including to a yacht, via a speedboat. Essentially, it’s part artisanal workshop, part 007 in Casino Royale.
Where dreams are made
The workshop is a warm place with a familial atmosphere, dotted with the tools and machines that speak to traditional techniques used in the production of linens regionally. Only specially selected yarns are on the loom- the kind that are certified and produced in Italy by expert weavers. The yarn is finished using a cutting-edge art air loom which gives the fabric a smooth, soft texture impossible to achieve without high quality fabric, expert tools, and experts. You can tell the difference as soon as you touch the finished sheet, and for years after you purchase a set. The high quality yarn and spinning techniques mean that Lara linens outlast sheets of a lesser make and material. We’ve previously said that Vicuna, a rare fabric used in our stoles, is literally worth more than its weight in gold. And while that’s still true, a good night’s sleep is priceless, and we guarantee you’ll be thanking us for years to come for those hours of precious sleep. We’ve made your bed- now lie in it, drift off, and thank us in the morning.
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Archibald, (Un)dressed - our entire collection, up to 25% off
Archibald, (Un)dressed - our entire collection, up to 25% off
Archibald was founded on the principle of bringing people together to celebrate quality, craftsmanship, and human excellence. We want to allow as many people as possible to own and enjoy items made by the world’s most talented craftsmen using only the finest materials.
With this in mind, we never intended to offer discounts or operate sales of any sort because our pricing approach didn’t build in an ability to do so. Traditional retail operates on the false-discount model, where the price they expect you to purchase for is generally different from the sticker price of the item being sold. We opted against these games and prioritized value, offering fair and transparent pricing as a fundamental tenet of our brand.
Over the past few years, we faced significant challenges that tested our resilience. From a craftsman altering product specifications without notice during the pandemic to delayed pre-orders of sneakers in early 2023, these events brought us to the brink. However, each challenge has ultimately strengthened our commitment to excellence. With lessons learned, we’ve worked hard to ensure that today, our brand is stronger—in product, systems, and service. Yet, we know there is always room for growth, and we remain focused on continually improving the experience we offer you.
More importantly, these issues, though resolved, caused frustration among some of our customers. While many of the negative reviews don’t reflect the extensive efforts made to resolve each incident—often resulting in happy outcomes—those experiences still prompted some customers to voice their dissatisfaction. We understand that each represents a moment where we could have done better, and we take each one seriously.
If our products intend to stand alongside those from brands we look up to, like Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Loewe, then offering them through a more direct and inclusive pricing model should not compromise the level of service and experience that accompanies them. The artisans we work with have dedicated their lives to creating exceptional products, and anything less than an equally exceptional experience would do a disservice to their craft—and to you, our valued customers.
For the time being, as we continue to build back strong, Archibald is (Un)dressed and you can enjoy a generous 25% off our already disruptive and fair prices.
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