OUR STORY

As the old adage goes: every journey begins with the first step. For IAN SAUDE, our first steps took place in the Nepal Himalayas. Inspired but local artisans, materials and craftsmanship, we began a company centered on people and in search of quality — inside and out.

Luxuries for Everyday

IAN SAUDE INC. is a contemporary lifestyle design company specializing in luxury goods for everyday. Our ethos is informed by a deep and abiding appreciation for the natural world and a love for authentic materials and time honored methods of hand-craftsmanship.

My work encompasses a number of disciplines but centers on developing distinctive, high-quality objects — including fine jewelry, luxury textiles, artisan bronze furniture, decorative objects and accessories.

ABOUT

IAN SAUDE

Creative director and co-founder of IAN SAUDE INC, has been working in design and fashion since 1996. Ian was born in Hollywood, CA and was raised on the California Central Coast. He attended U.C. Berkeley where he graduated with honors, studying English Literature and Classics. He has traveled extensively, spending over 14 years living and working in Asia. In addition to his own work, he has consulted extensively for other designers and companies, focusing primarily on sourcing and private label product development.

A photo of a Buddhist stupa with prayer flags, under a blue sky with clouds.
A magazine page featuring an article titled 'Necessity Is the Mother of Invention' with a small image of a historic Nepalese city scene, including temples and traditional architecture.
Text page with heading 'Saude & Co. Launches' and a paragraph about establishment, featuring a picture of a gold jewelry piece with pink gemstones.
Text description about the Pashmina, a South Asian cashmere shawl, with a small colorful fabric sample below. The text discusses its history, craftsmanship, and market popularity.
Title page with a small photo of Wat Arun temple at sunset, and text about Ian's journey from Nepal to California, titled "Shifting Gears".
Page from a magazine featuring IAN SAUDE: IS, a jewelry and accessory collection, with a small photo of a woman with brown hair and earrings.
Page from a magazine or catalog featuring an interior space, with a small photo of a jewelry store and text about jewelry and lifestyle design.
A jewelry advertisement showcasing a colorful gemstone ring with pink and purple stones on a gold band, featuring a text description about Kaiser Gems and jewelry design collaboration from Spring 2015.
Text page with the heading 'IS: STUDIO GALLERY' and a smaller image of an interior space with display cases and wooden panels to the right of the text.
Text on a white background that says "Spring 2018 Fine Art Collaborations" with a paragraph about curating artwork for hospitality projects, and a small abstract painting in grayscale with gold accents in the bottom right corner.
Page from a magazine or booklet titled "The Next Chapter" with a small photo of palm trees and text about interior design projects and product development.
Text page titled 'Summer 2022 Design Evolution' with a paragraph about transitioning from interior design to product lines and showroom creation, and a small image of a showroom display featuring various interior design elements.
Page with text about Ian Saude + Lotus, a regional sales and marketing organization for Lotus Cabinetry, serving the western U.S., with a small photograph of a modern interior with wooden slats and a view outside.
Page from a jewelry catalog showing a gold ring with an orange gemstone surrounded by diamonds, and text about thematic jewelry design for Fall 2024.
Design layout with a small photo of a hallway featuring stone and wood elements, and text about Summer 2025 project titled 'Two Paths, One Goal' regarding new website launch and product showcase.