Spirit Lake Iowa-based boutique Stil Studio was created from the Swedish concept of Lagom, which roughly translates to “just right; not too little, not too much.” Working off that philosophy, owner and artist Nikki Bjornstad personally curates a selection of minimalist womenswear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, and locally-made artisanal ceramics with an emphasis on soft colors, natural materials, and textures.

Having been raised in Berkeley, California by free-spirited artisan parents, fashion designer Raquel Allegra was immersed in creativity from a very young age. Today she is an innovator on the fashion scene and her signature shredding technique is instantly recognizable. Like a true artist, her design inspiration comes from the most unconventional places. Case in point: the full length webbed cocoon shapes that originated from her liberating experiments with vintage t-shirts recycled from the Los Angeles County Prison System. Today Allegra is an international success with customers all over the globe who love her lavish, bohemian style and use of recycled fabrics. Raquel has continued to keep us on our toes since hitting the fashion scene and we can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.