by Joan Berkman, Natasha Chekoudjian, and Camilla Fuller / photos provided by Saint Louis Fashion Fund and Grayling Holmes for Sophisticated Living

Artemas Quibble, renowned for its handcrafted leather belts, each piece a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and timeless design, shared their stunning collection at a trunk show hosted by Susan and David Sherman donating 10% of all proceeds to the Saint Louis Fashion Fund for its support of fashion innovation in our city.

Artemas Quibble founders, husband and wife, Natasha Chekoudjian and Jason Ross.

Founded by husband and wife, Jason Ross and Natasha Chekoudjian, Artemas Quibble has garnered attention from fashion icons and celebrities alike. Their belts have been featured in publications such as GQ, Vanity Fair, and Vogue Mexico and have been worn by notable figures including Keanu Reeves, Steven Yeun, Gisele Bundchen, Brad Pitt, and Kendall Jenner. Now through October 18, you can purchase one of their pieces online and support the fashion community simply use code STLFASHIONFUND at checkout to make your purchase count Artemas Quibble.

The Road to St. Louis

Jason and Natasha started Artemas Quibble in 2012 in New York City. Theyt began by designing, developing, and handcrafting belts for some of fashion’s most iconic houses — including Donna Karan (an 18-season collaboration for Donna Karan Collection), Calvin Klein, Tory Burch, St. John, Rick Owens, and Helmut Lang.

Their collections were carried by a handful of select boutiques across the country — ABC Home in New York, Desert Son in Santa Fe, Urban Zen, Habits in Jackson Hole, and Garde in Los Angeles, among others.

After relocating to St. Louis in 2020, they reimagined Artemas Quibble as a direct-to-consumer brand, selling through our website and intimate trunk shows like the one Susan and David Sherman so graciously hosted at their home on October 8th.

Every piece is made by hand in their Webster Groves atelier. They source their leather exclusively from Hermann Oak Leather, which has been in St. Louis since 1881. Their signature hardware begins as sculpted originals drawn from our decades-old archive of antique brass — ranging from horse tack to scientific instruments. Jason reworks each piece by hand, forging designs that feel both ancient in spirit and modern in form.

Each buckle is cast to fine-jewelry standards in New York’s Diamond District by one of the country's most renowned foundries, then returned to us for hand-finishing, polishing, and pairing with our hand-dyed straps. Every belt is cut to order — clients select their preferred buckle design, metal finish (yellow brass, white brass, or sterling silver), strap color, and exact fit.

Celebrities and Cultural Figures Wearing Artemas Quibble

Their pieces have been worn by a wide range of cultural figures, including Travis Kelce, Daniel Craig, Adele, Keanu Reeves, Jacob Elordi, Bad Bunny, Gisele Bündchen, Austin Butler, Steven Yeun, Chris Hemsworth, Kate Moss, Ben Affleck, America Ferrera, Lil Nas X, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, Karlie Kloss, Doechii, Adriana Lima, Walton Goggins, Cardi B, Swae Lee, and Will Ferrell. Private clients have included Brad Pitt, Trudie Styler, and Charlotte Tilbury.

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Susan & David Open Their Home for an Artemas Quibble Trunk Show

David and Susan Sherman open their home for St. Louis to see the Artemas Quibble trunk show.

About the Saint Louis Fashion Fund

**Now through October 18**, you can purchase one of their pieces online and support the fashion community simply use code STLFASHIONFUND at checkout to make your purchase count **Artemas Quibble**.

Saint Louis Fashion Fund (SLFF) was co-founded in 2014 by Susan Sherman, Tania Beasley-Jolly, Sharon Tucci, Elizabeth Tucker and a dedicated board, who envisioned an organization that would support emerging designers and promote fashion education and outreach in Saint Louis City, thereby revitalizing its Garment District and growing St. Louis’ impact on the fashion industry. SLFF serves as a fashion retail and education hub for the local design community as well as a catalyst for attracting full-scale garment manufacturing and production to downtown St. Louis.

In January 2017, SLFF launched a class of six emerging designer businesses and began programming for the community, students, and local designers. The inaugural designers have completed the two-year intensive business and fashion education program and are looking forward to exciting new ventures in the coming year both inside and beyond St. Louis.

Building on that success, SLFF revised and broadened its mission and developed new programming for 2019 that reflects its next stage of growth and service to the local design and creative communities. Saint Louis Fashion Fund is the leading voice and advocate for the fashion industry in St. Louis. Its mission is to support emerging brands and industry-related businesses to help promote job creation and economic growth for the region. This will be accomplished by: The Fund's active mentorship of local creatives; Partnerships with key funding organizations such as Arch Grants to boost fashion entrepreneurship/scholarships for aspiring fashion designers; Continuation of the Fund's "Speaking of Fashion Speaker Series" spotlighting global fashion icons who in turn share the vibrancy of the St. Louis fashion ecosystem into the national conversation; Ongoing focus of the Fund's original dedication to bringing the business of fashion back to St. Louis and regaining its status as a fashion.

The Food

Kru Milla Events brought the food to the evening for guest to enjoy while they mingled and shopped. “Guest of the trunk show only got a sampling of what we can bring to the table. Our forte is serving eight course meals at homes private parties, which is all the rage in New York. Very soon we hope to bring that service to St. Louis,” said Camilla Fuller, one of the principals chefs at Kru Milla.

Camilla Fuller and Bear Reisinger return to St. Louis after three years of working for Blue Hill at Stone Barns, a two-Michelin-starred farm-to-table restaurant in New York. Camilla cultivated her passion for cooking during her years living in Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and her food today calls back to the bold flavors of Southeast Asia. She is the founder of Kru Milla, "kru" meaning teacher in Thai, an education-based catering service specializing in private dinners and events. At Blue Hill Bear split time as a Captain, Certified Sommelier, and Baker and now brings elevated beverage pairings to Kru Milla events. Do not miss the Kru Milla Crew as they expand your culinary view!

Instagram: @kru.milla

Artemas Quibble Collection Showcased at Home of Susan & David Sherman for Fashion Fund