Bejeweled, bespoke, and built entirely by hand. Mike + Ally bath accessories stand alone for their beauty, artistry, and performance.
In a world where even luxury decor is often mass produced, Mike + Ally is a breath of fresh air. These stunning pieces are hand-enameled by a team of artisans and custom embellished with semi-precious treasures such as Swarovski® crystals, cabochons, pearls, rhinestones, chains, gold and silver leaf, cut glass, and more. Each Mike + Ally bath accessory is a signature work of art while being an eminently functional piece of bathroom decor. That's why Mike + Ally's designs grace palaces, private yachts and planes, boutique hotels, and luxury residences around the globe.
(1) Avanti (2) Essentials (3) Breeze Gray (4) Ombre (5) Chantilly (6) Swarovski Valencia
"Visiting Mike + Ally's New York City studio is an experience unto itself," said Fine Linen and Bath founder Mary Babinski. "It's a journey into a world of opulence and beauty, with one breathtaking style after the next. There truly is something for every taste, and every design aesthetic."
An Artist Trained in Metal and Jewelry Design
Mike + Ally's luxury bathroom sets conjure thoughts of fine jewelry, and with good reason. Founder and design director Allison "Ally" Rosson formally trained as both a metalsmith and jewelry designer. After a stint at Cartier, she turned her talents to the realm of luxury bath accessories and launched Mike + Ally in 1991 to enormous acclaim. Today, the collection includes signature enamel with various designs, monograms, and embellishments; an expansive palette and a range of mediums; and the ability for clients to completely customize color to match their décor. Every piece is designed to be the ultimate in individual expression and a way to imbue a "sense of self" into any bathroom interior.
"The business grew serendipitously," Rosson said. "We became a niche in a niche market."
As a trained artist, Rosson draws inspiration from diverse sources across the worlds of fashion, design, art, and nature. "Ideas come from all over," she adds, citing everything from a Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry show to handbags and shoes to vases and store window displays. "I have to interpret in a way that we can manufacture."
Looking ahead to upcoming seasons, Rosson is willing to share that Mike + Ally will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2021 with a special collection created in partnership with Swarovski®. "The timing will be good," she says.
(left) Ally Rosson working in her New York City studio (right) and Ally at their booth at Maison Objet Paris
Beauty and Function in Perfect Harmony
Mike + Ally offers options to outfit any size bed-and-bath suite with an accessory for every purpose:
- Lotion pumps/choice of pump finish
- Trays
- Tissue Box
- Tumblers
- Soap Dish/Soap Dispenser
- Round glass Q-tip holders
- Wastebaskets
- Mirrors
- Towel Holder
- Jewelry Boxes
Stardust features a random sprinkling of both large and small Austrian crystals.
Custom and Bespoke Works of Art
Along with creating pieces of unique and memorable artistry, the Mike + Ally design team is committed to the idea that every accessory must absolutely enhance your unique space and decor. The company offers a palette of more than 45 readily available enamel colors that enhance any decor; custom colors can also be blended to exactly match your accessories with other bathroom decor elements such as tile, towels, shower curtains, bath rugs, wallpaper, and more. Fine Linen and Bath works directly with all the well-known luxury bath towel companies like Abyss, Graciozza and Sferra to name a few. The design team is able to assist with matching enamel colors to an existing towel if a special color blend is needed. If a monogram tickles your fancy, make your mark with a choice of fonts and formats.
Mike + Ally Essentials Collection in color Marina. Enamel paint blend created to perfectly match Abyss Super Pile Bath Towels.
The knowledgeable design consultants at Fine Linen and Bath will be delighted to introduce you to all the stunning options offered by Mike + Ally; help you choose the perfect accessories for your space, and work with you to customize them to recognize your unique vision.
"No other accessory designer delivers this level of specialized service," said Mary Babinski. "Once again, Mike + Ally have distinguished themselves as our go-to for discerning clients and interior designers. Every client we work with is thrilled to have individualized pieces made just for them. It's the ultimate statement of luxury and design flexibility."
(1) Caviar (2) Eos (3) Swarovski Biarritz (4) Roxy (5) Sanibel (6) Arabesque
The Mike + Ally Difference: Hand built in NYC
Almost three decades after its founding, Mike + Ally remains the only bath accessory company to build collections by hand in the United States. Ensconced in its NYC based studio, the company proudly produces bath accessories handcrafted in the USA by a team of artisans who create under the safest working conditions. The company is committed to offering US-made products that promote better labor standards, better sourcing of materials, and reduced environmental and health impacts.
Mike + Ally remains the only bath accessory company to build collections by hand in the USA.
