On May 23, the Nantucket Historical Association launches its 2025 main exhibition, Behind the Seams: Clothing and Textiles on Nantucket, in the Nantucket Whaling Museum. Showcasing over 150 remarkable pieces from the NHA’s costume and textile collections, this exhibit brings to life the craft, culture, and identity woven into Nantucket’s The post Uniting Community with New Exhibit & Project appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.

Comfortable and durable, with simple, modern designs that suit all ages, Native Shoes have become a favorite footwear for summers on Nantucket. Ideal for island life—boating, fishing, going to the beach, and outfitting kids for summer camp—these shoes are constructed with materials that are lightweight, soft, and flexible, and the shoes don’t absorb water or odors. They are hand-washable and come in a wide range of sizes, colors, and styles, including walking shoes, sandals, slip-on mules, and even a hiking-style shoe with great grip for slushy weather. The Native shop at 40 Straight Wharf even has an exclusive Nantucket Collection: designs that are available nowhere else. The post Add to Your Nantucket Collection appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.

Eye on Style: Respoke by Suzanne Daub Chris Bartick describes the path he’s followed from art, graphic design, sailing, fashion, and back to art as a “wild and winding road…nomadic, yet rich in beauty and experience.” Bartick has recently become the sole owner of the unique luxury brand Respoke upon The post Living in the Moment appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.

Eye on Style: The J. Butler Collection It takes a sophisticated sense of style and a special connection to the people you work with to be successful in design across different states, in both city and country, and for both primary residences and vacation escapes. Since 1984, designer Jeffrey Butler Haines has become known for setting new standards by pushing the boundaries of traditional interior design. He’s built a very loyal client base, many of whom credit him with enhancing their lives with his comfortable and effortlessly elegant interiors. The post Effortlessly Elegant appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.

You can spot The Rainbow Fleet from the array of colorful clothing displayed outside: this island consignment shop has rooms filled with everything from Gucci to Forever 21. Kristen Hull started The Rainbow Fleet four years ago, in July 2019, with the mission of trying to “really help people be mindful when they are shopping and to think about the environment.” The store is constantly stocked with new styles and timeless pieces: handbags, designer shoes, boots, fur jackets, jean The post A New Adventure in Vintage Clothing appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.