There are some people whose work feels like an extension of who they are. Kate French is one of them.

We first met Kate through our very first NM Collective feature and our dear friend Joanna Williams. Though, truth be told, we already knew her - and loved her - from her days onThe L Word. Meeting her in real life only confirmed what we suspected: she's every bit as cool, warm, thoughtful, and effortlessly herself as you'd hope.

Kate is the founder and creative force behind Low Tide LA, a jewelry collection born from a life spent chasing the ocean. Raised on the beaches of Montauk, shaped by the surf culture of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, her pieces carry that same sense of ease - colorful, collected, a little nostalgic, and designed to move seamlessly from the water to everyday life. Working primarily in sterling silver with natural shells, semiprecious stones, and artisan-sourced beads, every piece feels like a tiny keepsake from somewhere you've loved - or somewhere you're dreaming of going.

At Natalie Martin, we're endlessly inspired by people who create from a deeply personal place. Kate doesn't chase trends. She creates from memory, from travel, from time spent outside, and from a genuine love of beautiful objects that tell a story. That kind of authenticity never goes out of style.