A background in fashion led April Graves to an unlikely material: natural stone. With a bachelor’s degree in Textiles and Interiors from Seattle Pacific University, a master’s degree from Central Saint Martins, and work experience at Burberry and Duchamp London, she developed a fascination with the material through Aria Stone Gallery, where she is now partner and COO.

White marble surface with irregular brown and beige veining and patches, showing a natural stone texture and pattern, as curated by April Graves of Aria Stone Gallery
Blue and brown marble sink from April Graves Aria Stone Gallery with a brass wall-mounted faucet, rectangular mirror, and brown textured wall background
Close-up of a polished brown marble surface with irregular tan and white veining patterns running throughout, reminiscent of the luxurious selections curated by April Graves at
How a Fashion-Trained Eye Shapes April Graves’ Approach to Stone