By now it’s probably pretty obvious that two of my favorite things in the entire world are food and fashion right? So imagine how awesome it’d be to find a company that happens to take both and combine them into the most beautiful line of clothing and accessories for fashion minded, food obsessed chicks and dudes. Well that’s exactly what Flavour Gallery is all about!
Lucky me!!! I recently got the opportunity to have a little q&a session with Erin Malatesta, half of team Flavour Gallery – her husband Alfredo is the other half!
So what exactly is Flavour Gallery?
Flavour Gallery is a lifestyle brand created from our love of food, farmer’s markets and all things culinary! Our inaugural collection was launched with men’s and women’s tees, tank, thermals, hoodies, scarves, & farmer’s market bags. We know there are so many people out there that identify with our same passion for food. We travel the world to find the best restaurants and beautiful markets, we experiment in our kitchen all the time, and our favorite Sunday activity is trolling through farmer’s markets. We hope FG will be that connection that foodies want….much like your favorite concert tee!
What were you doing before you started this business?
I was working as a retail director and buyer for Lisa Kline and Alfredo worked in artist management and helped launch the music-inspired lifestyle brand Trunk Ltd. We developed Flavour Gallery out of our own personal experiences and connection to food. We know we are not the only crazies who are obsessed with traveling the world to experience the freshest seafood, walking through endless miles of farmer’s markets or take photos of our very own home-cooked creations. We simply love food and embrace all of the ways it enhances our lives.
How did the idea for Flavour Gallery come about?
My husband Alfredo & I were on our weekly walking work meeting (we do this since we work together and because we get some of our best ideas while walking/meeting). We knew it was time to launch one of our own brands. We have created and consulted for many brands over the years and decided it was time! Plus, with the incredible food explosion over the last few years we knew this would be something that would be incredibly fun and fulfilling while still staying true to our apparel industry roots.
Do you have a favorite piece from the collection?
My favorite pieces are the women’s tanks. They fit amazing and are long, not skin tight, and great for layering. They are comfortable and perfect for a lazy Sunday. I also have heard from my friends that they LOVE the Kimchi off the shoulder. It is so cute with a cami layered underneath. My husband wears the knife tee in black all the time and I love it because it is a little edgy looking and fits so well. We have custom designed each tee, tank and hoodie to fit and feel great. Our sizes are roomie unlike so many t-shirt lines out there. It isn’t about being skin tight so you don’t have to worry if you eat that extra slice of pizza!
What’s your favorite dish to prepare?
We cook a lot of Italian and Peruvian dishes at home. I also love experimenting with Vegan and Vegetarian dishes. We cook a lot so there really isn’t a favorite!
What’s on the horizon for you guys?
We think there is so much potential in the restaurant world for more premium shirts, aprons, etc. and we want to be the company that restaurants want to collaborate with. We are already in the midst of collaborating with 3 very well known chefs/restaurants so stay tuned! We see FG expanding into a larger clothing collection, kitchen wares like kitchen towels, place mats and wooden spoons.
The line ranges in price from $4 to $68 and is available for purchase at flavourgallery.com. Go check it out people!!!
