Timeless Work
OST is an expertly curated online marketplace offering handmade-to-order luxury womenswear. We provide our clients access to a group of ateliers, makers and artisans creating handmade items of only the highest quality—heirlooms to cherish with stories to pass on.
With decades of experience in fashion and luxury travel magazines, we at OST have been around the world and worked directly with some of the finest craftspeople out there. Now we are putting our favorites together and working to build a sustainable community that values the time and work that goes into creating timeless work.
Considered Commerce
At OST we understand that good things come to those who wait. We believe in considered commerce and a slow approach to luxury. Our items are handmade upon each order and tailored to our clients’ specifications. By using this model, we hope to eliminate the waste of overconsumption and preserve these important heritage crafts.
The Masters
Whether established in the 18th century or the 21st, each atelier, maker and artisan we work with at OST is a master of their craft—creating unique handmade items of unmatched quality. OST’s portfolio of craftspeople have been gathered from all corners of the globe—from Colombia to Croatia, Jaipur to San Antonia, London to New York—each one offering a piece of a deep-rooted tradition.
The Design
The art for our logo, lettering and lettermark was hand drawn by artist, Mark Leithauser at his home in Washington DC.
Additional design and calligraphy was done by Sarah McCarthy of Ink Revival in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Origins
Old Stone Trade was founded by Melissa Ventosa Martin. Melissa has twenty years of experience in the fashion industry as a fashion editor and consultant. She spent the first six years of her career at T, New York Times Style Magazine and most recently worked as Fashion Director of Travel + Leisure and Departures Magazines. For the past 15 years she has covered womens ready-to-wear, haute couture, fine jewelry and accessories in New York, Milan, London and Paris, developing an extensive global network of artisans. She lives in Saratoga Springs with her husband and two daughters.