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Raw stones and vibrant colors, like those in the Bubblegum set, inspire the couple's organic designs. benefit greatly from the differences in the pair's aesthetics: DeWind is the stone and metal expert, seeking out raw precious and semiprecious stones in vibrant colors, while Tessier is a true leather craftsman. "Adam's style is completely different from mine," explains DeWind. "I'm wild with the stones and the wire wrapping. His leather is so controlled; it's perfectly cut, molded, and polished." In describing the methods behind their creative process, the conversation turns to childhood. "I moved to Aspen when I was 12," says DeWind. "Being surrounded by the creative and well-traveled people who are drawn to Aspen gave me the confidence to start my business." Although she has been drawn to stones and jewelry design since she was a teenager, the hobby really took off as a trade three years ago, when DeWind met Tessier, the son of an artist with a flair for business. The pair's charisma—along with, of course, a hefty amount of talent— only helps their brand. "Taylor is magnetic," says Tessier. "When she meets a stranger, she lights up their eyes. She puts that same energy into every piece we create." The duo started selling their jewelry at Aspen's Saturday Market in 2010, meeting vacationing shoppers from all over the world and interacting with them face-to-face. "We would listen to their feedback," Tessier explains, "and when something hit, it would explode." From there they applied to the famous Pitkin County to Jack Nicholson has been known to seek covetable wristwear. The Shred bracelet features turquoise, freshwater pearl, gold tubes, and American leather. These days business is booming, with callers from around the globe begging to see the collec- tion and to place orders. The couple are now at a point where they find Tessier adds texture to a piece from an upcoming brass collection with a ball-peen hammer. one from Martha Stewart —TAYLOR DEWIND Dry Goods, where every- themselves "Being surrounded by the creative and well-traveled people who are drawn to Aspen gave me the confidence to start my business. " turning people away, to adhere to their brand identity. "Everything in our collection is one-of-a-kind and handmade by us," explains DeWind. "We want to keep it that way." "We will always stay close to our roots," Tessier continues, passionately describing their philosophy. "The raw nature surrounding us in Aspen is always reflected in our pieces, even if the colors and textures change. We are constantly creating, changing, and growing, but the rush of pleasure we get from taking raw, untouched materials and refining them into art will always be a constant." Pitkin County Dry Goods, 520 E. Cooper Ave.; pitkincountydrygoods.com AP aspenpeak-magazine.com 91 photography by matt power