Meet Melinda Marquardt, The Vale's Founder and Creative Director
I grew up in Chelsea from the age of 1 until I was 18 years old. [Chelsea is an affluent, cosmopolitan district in Central London known for its posh residents,...
The Vale Archives
Balloons over Bagan: How the Buddhist Temples Inspired Our New Illustration
Our new Sloane collection drops at the end of March at Deco Off in Paris. This 2022 capsule is an artful ode to odysseys and flights of fancy - and...
Souls, Spirits and Stories: Exploring Miao Folklore
There are still places in this busy world where tlan(spirits) dance. The Vale’s latest collection, World’s End, is full of references to ancient spirituality, so let’s dive into some of...
Torres-García: Making the Ancient Modern
A riot of colour and diversity, Latin American modernist art combines sculpture, architecture and the abstract as well as ceramics, weaving, and body painting. The unique blend of geometric abstraction,...
Gods and Goddesses: Tales of the Taíno
As you explore the World's End collection, take a moment for a closer look at our Taínos design. Based on zemis (stone idols) made by the indigenous people of the...
A Walk Through Kew
On her frequent walks through the lush greenhouses at Kew, Vale designer Melinda Marquardt photographs and sketches new and inspirational plant life. These drawings and images often make it to...