New Designers at Wolf & Badger - August 2014 by Wolf & Badger

AUGUST QUARTER

DISCOVER NEW DESIGNERS

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Wolf & Badger is proud to introduce our selection of the best new designers meticulously chosen from around the world. Our ethos is to promote and support emerging brands, with the designers receiving over 75% of every purchase. Be the first to discover the latest fashion, jewellery and accessories from our new designers listed below with many more waiting to be found in our stores and online. Cover image photographed by Holly Falconer. Styling by Celia- Jane Ukwenya.

Clockwise from top left: Abury, A+EM London, Alexa De Castilho, Arianna Cerrito, Ascoli 1908, Abcense.

ARIANNA CERRITO Italian born and London based, Arianna Cerrito is a self

A+EM LONDON A+EM London is a designer footwear brand whose ethos is

taught designer and creative. After a successful career in marketing she moved back to London to study jewellery

best described as ‘staple style’. Adam has been a footwear

ABURY

and launched her eponymous label in 2012. Her innovative

designer for 10 years and his partner, Emily is a footwear

In 2008, ABURY founder Andrea was in Marrakech and

concept sees the innovative fusion of clothing and jewellery.

buyer. They aim to provide the key silhouette for every

was captivated by the handicraft heritage of the Moroccan

In the process of designing each jewel Arianna takes

season in varied colours and fabrics. Crafted in Spain, all

people. Sadly, some of these skills were vanishing with a

inspiration to give shape and movement onto the garment

styles feature full leather soles, polished vachetta-wrapped

taste for fast consumerism. ABURY brings together exciting

and to leave a memory of the jewel on the dress, once the

heels, calf skin lining and sock and full leather uppers. The

designers with traditional artisans, and this exchange

jewel is removed.

aethestic of the brand is without compromise yet appeals to

of knowledge between the old world and the cutting edge

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the wide customer base that London generates.

allows for a new context to emerge, ABURY combines

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traditional crafts with avant garde design to create a new luxury style. But the ABURY cycle goes beyond this, caring

ABCENSE Footwear brand Abcense was started with the desire to create a shoe that would represent the perfect fusion between footwear and design. A shoe which combines

for the whole supply chain; from supporting the village communities to giving the same number of production hours in education for every product sold. Available online and in our Mayfair store.

the simplicity of industrial components and the beauty of traditional shoemaking. A shoe for sophisticated customers

ASCOLI 1908 The Ascoli brand was first started in 1908 with their leather and travel accessories being sold in luxury boutiques in Genoa. Using this 106 years of heritage, designers Sofia and Sara rekindled the family brand and Ascoli 1908 was born. Mixing both contemporary looks with elegant and timeless pieces, the key to their approach is reinterpretation. Using

with a very distinctive taste, who seek exclusivity and

ALEXA DE CASTILHO

only the finest materials and with an obsessive approach

uniqueness. The ‘Abcense attitude’ is is evident in their

Alexa de Castilho is an English jeweller who grew up in

to details, each bag is characterised by the hand-stitched

shoes from the details and finishing to the mix of materials

Brazil. Daughter of a Portuguese father and English mother

elements and details from their master ateliers.

to create a contemporary and and comfortable shoe.

her childhood was a bohemian one and has inspired her

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collection Rio Discoteque, an homage to Rio in the 70’s. ‘Hot and elegant’ is how Alexa de Castilho describes her recent collection of jewellery. The pieces depict details showing both the wildness of nature and ‘tropicalism’: teeth of gold are made into pendants and medallions have pineapples, coconuts, and wild cats engraved. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.

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BAM-B

Launched in October 2013, BAM-B is a new Londonbased jewellery brand co founded and designed by Brittany Glossop & Caitlin Briody. Jewellery handcrafted in London using premium materials, all pieces are available in Sterling Silver and can be plated in 18ct gold or black rhodium. Debuting with their first SS14 collection which was inspired by a minimalist approach to silhouette, they have contemporary yet long lasting classic pieces that when worn almost become a part of you. Available online and in our Mayfair store.

BEL & SKAR Bel & Skar is a jewellery collection designed and hand crafted in Manhattan. The line is inspired by nature and the simplicity of clean, strong lines. By mixing the classic and sophisticated with the edgy and modern, the result is effortless style. Bel & Skar pieces are made to reflect the woman who possesses a simple, refined elegance with a touch of tough rockerchic style. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.

BURCU OKUT University before moving to London to continue her education. After completing her education, she founded her eponymous brand. Burcu combines contemporary jewellery design with more traditional techniques to create her unique handmade pieces of jewellery. Each piece embodies

BLUE HOUR

a unique energy and has its own texture, colour, form and

Blue Hour is a dark and desirable fashion brand aimed at

shape. Burcu Okut Jewellery makes it possible for women to

the sophisticated woman with power individuality. Lauren

express their style, emotion and personality through each

Clowes, the designer, has worked in the fashion industry

piece of jewellery.

for 6 years specialising in outerwear before founding Blue

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with strength and prestige. The backpacks that form part of the collection are based on geometric shapes and are both stylish and functional. Available online and in our Notting Hill store. Left: Blue Hour. Above: Cara Tonkin. Below: Bel & Skar

CLAIRE ANDREWS Graduating from Exeter University, Claire Andrew initially began her career in sales. Working for global brands Claire gained invaluable commercial experience, although creativity was always in the background. Following a course London College of Fashion in 2008 Claire embarked on Fashion Design degree. Upon graduating Claire soon established her own luxury womenswear label. Her brand

Hour in 2013. Lauren uses sharp shapes, rich detailing and clean angular lines to forge elegant and luxurious garments

Clockwise from top left: Bam-B, Burcu Okut, Claire Andrews, Code Le Vush.

Istanbul born Burcu Okut studied at Kocaeli and Galatasaray

is feminine, luxurious, minimal and delicate and she creates

CARA TONKIN

CODE LE VUSH

Cara Tonkin started her eponymous brand in 2010, selling

Code Le Vush is a London fashion designer clothing label

a unique collection of fine jewellery. All of the pieces in our

with a contemporary edge, defined by femininity, luxury

collections are handmade in her studio in

and effortless chic. The brand specialises in exquisitely

the centre of the cultural city of Brighton.

made and beautifully tailored collections. Code Le Vush was

Cara Tonkin designs beautiful, elegant

created in 2012 by designer Shani Farhi. Born and raised

and bold jewellery that comes to life when

in Tel Aviv, Shani Farhi decided to move to London after

worn; intricate, playful and tactile yet

completing her BA in Israel. Code Le Vush, which translates

expressing glamour and elegance.

to dress code in Hebrew, is designed to find the balance

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between the strong and sophisticated, the soft and feminine,

store.

in attempt to create a wardrobe that captures all sides of a

beautiful pieces that feel luxurious to wear whatever the occasion through combining innovative knitwear, print and relaxed tailoring to give a modern feminine look. Available online and in our Mayfair store.

woman’s personality. Available online and in our Mayfair store.

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CTRL+C ctrl+c is a contemporary menswear label founded on maintaining principles of design led by artistic integrity over commercialism. Formed in early 2014 as an experimental collaboration between two young creatives, ctrl+c look to support and encourage expression and inventiveness within the fields of art, design, fashion and music. The brand aspires to establish itself as an ethos and lifestyle for creativity in the modern, digital age. Available online and in our Mayfair store.

Above: Ctrl+C, D.Lo London. Below: Daniel Cerdan, Danielle Rattray. Top right: Duke & Dexter. Bottom right: Ellapolo

DUKE & DEXTER

The ethos behind Duke & Dexter came from noticing a lack

D.LO LONDON

individuals who value their wardrobe, fashion and distinct

D.Lo is the product of having a passion for socks. After

style, appreciating fine quality without the need to pay an

searching high and low for socks that stopped the clocks and

unreasonable price for it.

popped the dots, the designers realised such a combination

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of high quality yet affordable slipon shoes. They decided to fill the gap themselves by combining what is a traditionally British shoe with contemporary designs inspired by colour trends, patterns and imagery from around the world. All of their shoes are individually designed with variations in material type, trim, sole etc. Duke & Dexter is for

of quality and vivacity was yet to be. Their exclusive collection of electrifying hand drawn designs is stitched for colour that lives beyond print and time. Made with the finest quality cotton and inspired by the 1900s, D.Lo shines a new light on our ankles, it is time for Londoners to be proud of their socks. The time has come for England to roll up its trousers and reveal its D.Lo’s. Available online and in our Mayfair store.

ELLAPOLO Marie Hélène Polo – or Ella – was born in France and raised in Italy. Her jewellery, born from firsthand study of

DANIEL CERDAN

Oriental cultures, encapsulates the beauty of nature at its

Born and raised in Andalusia designer Daniel Cerdan

most elemental. Handfashioned from silver and bronze, her

always had a strong interest in fashion and design, drawing

striking designs feature unique, irregular shapes, inspired

inspiration from people such as Oscar Niemeyer. He

by the world around us. Marie Hélène currently lives and

launched his brand with his AW14 collection. The collection

works in Sardinia with her family.

is focused on silhouettes and textures and Daniel’s Spanish

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origins are evident in the chunky embellishment inspired by the religious costumes of the 18th Century. The collection is made and finished in London, with delicate embellishment applied by hand. Available online and in our Mayfair store.

DANIELLE RATTRAY Danielle Rattray is a Scottish accessories designer who makes luxury scarves with a modern and progressive take on the traditional tartan. This is new tartan, realised with a fresh digital twist in colours that give a unique, contemporary approach to this historic textile. The result means accessories that are both modern and fresh, while still retaining a timeless quality. Available online and in our Mayfair store.

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G GYUNEL

Gyunel Rustamova was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. She

whimsical and enchanted creatures.

IVY NIXON JEWELLERY

customers. The concept is to empower women whilst

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Drawing inspiration from Victorian Symbolism and Georgian

remaining sophisticated and chic, unique but with a wide

Literature, Ivy Nixon Jewellery creates lovingly handmade

appeal. Jiwon believes that knitwear should not just be

limited edition pieces made exclusively in sterling silver and

about comfort but portray style and identity for those who

gold. The Victorians would use combinations of different

wear it. She seeks to bring these themes out by combining

imagery to convey secret messages to one another. Ivy

colour and collaborating with various techniques.

Nixon collections are designed to become future heirlooms;

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graduated from the capital’s state economics university before moving to London to study fashion at the London College of Fashion and Central St Martins. Romantic but always with a darker twist, Gyunel’s breathtaking ready to wear and couture creations are tinged with intrigue and seduction. They speak of other worlds, inhabited by

HARNETT & POPE Christy Harnett and Katie Pope both studied in The Nottingham Trent University, Christy specialised in knitwear and Katie in womenswear. Harnett & Pope is a result of years of design dialogue and a shared aesthetic. The designers are inspired by nature, science and religion, art deco and surrealism with ethereal and gothic undertones. These abstract concepts translate into detailed and intricate garments mixing fluid, subtly oversized and tailored geometric shapes. Harnett & Pope favour natural fibres; all garments are designed and manufactured in London with highend finishes and detailing. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.

J.WON J.Won is a young and exciting knitwear brand based in London. The brand aims to combine varying design principles to bring a unique and exciting identity for its

modern lockets feature stunning hand engraving to convey secret meanings whilst delicate stacking rings become everyday essentials. All of their jewellery is made by hand in their East London studio. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.

J.HERWITT Jennifer Herwitt, an interior designer, set decorator, closet entomologist , spinner of jewels. A native of New Jersey, Herwitt migrated from the East Coast to Los Angeles where

HEI LAU

she transforms personal living spaces and weaves sets for

After studying at Hong Kong Polytechnic University in

film and television. Herwitt is characterised by productive

Fashion Design Hei Lau started her eponymous brand

creativity and an unmatched enthusiasm for all things

in 2009. The brand is defined by its simplicity, elegance

creeping and crawling. Inspired by the profound beauty

and effortless chic. Hei Lau is inspired by sculptures

and complexity of the insect world, she channels her love of

and interesting 3D objects which can be translated into

insects into jewelled renditions of the diminutive wonders

innovative garment shapes and cuttings. As a result draping

and is to never overlook the positive omen of an anthill by

and unique silhouettes feature heavily in the collections.

her door.

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Clockwise from top left: Gyunel, Harnett & Pope, Ivy Nixon Jewellery, J.Won, J.Herwitt, Hei Lau

Right: Lautem Below: Jerboa

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MADEBYZA MadebyZA is inspired by the growing demand of today’s modern woman to be chic and feel comfortable at the same time. The collections are designed with a passion to

LAUTEM

create pieces as unique as the wearer. MadebyZA create

Lautem originates from the passion for things well done, the

clothes for real women who are looking for everyday luxury.

attention to detail, the constant search for excellence. They

Designer Zerrin Akinci was born in Cyprus and moved to

believe that luxury is about feeling special in a globalised

the USA to pursue her career in fashion, launching her first

world where you see the same models and patterns being

women’s ready to wear collection in 2010. Zerrin describes

repeated. To create their bags, Lautem went to Ubrique,

herself as an international designer, combining her western

the birthplace of leatherwork in Spain, to look for the best

educational background in fashion with her eastern cultural

artisans to produce their bags and as a result Lautem

cultural and ethnic values.

products are built to last for many years, not just a season.

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LUDMILA UNCONVENTIONAL JEWELRY Ludmila Navarro is a fine artist and jewellery designer based in Barcelona. She creates each and every one of her

JERBOA

unique, unconventional and timeless pieces herself from

A jewellery house founded by Victoria Barker, who studied

vintage elements making each one distinctive and personal.

at both the London Jewellery School and Central St Martins.

She describes her jewellery as a tribute to those women who

The brand has a strong focus on opulent statement jewellery,

know what they want, who are as seductive, powerful and

Jerboa combines Eastern influences with contemporary

unique as her pieces.

high fashion. Over the years she has honed her techniques

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and created innovative ways to connect and layer beads, using components like glass and crystal to form something which is flexible and flowing, changing to the shape of the body in fluid, graceful movements. Available online and in our Mayfair store.

K KAPRICE

MADE-4

The menswear brand, Made-4 Manifattura Italiana was conceived by Stefano after finding inspiration in his father’s textile notebooks. Made-4 Manifattura Italiana has a strong ‘Made in Italy’ ethos and use only the finest artisans who lovingly create their range of handmade shirts. Investing

Kaprice was established in 2008 by Mrs

heavily in the company as a family,

Kamla Hiranand and her daughter Priya,

Made -4 places

inspired by their travels around the world

inherited skills as well as innovation

they set out to create an international

and

fashion brand that combines the best of the

attention to detail are key words

east and the west. The Kaprice collection

associated with the company.

consists of kaftans and dresses in luxurious

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materials, with innovative digital prints and

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progress.

importance

Uniqueness

embellished with Swarovskis and shells. These are alongside contemporary fusion wear and coordinated accessories. Driven by an unsurpassed commitment to quality and excellence, the team harmoniously infuses fresh and vibrant idea into their dynamic creations.

Left: Kaprice. Right top to bottom: Ludmila Unconventional Jewelry, Made-4, MadebyZA

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and

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MARCUS DE Inspired by the designer’s grandfather and driven by an ambition to create a sustainable brand with a focus on quality, craftsmanship and understated luxury. Marcus De shoes are designed to last a lifetime. The shoes are an uncompromising blend of classic English design and

NATASHA SHERLING

ROSA BRYNDIS

craftsmanship, with a London feel and contemporary

Natasha Sherling is a gemologist, diamond dealer and

Rosa Bryndis was founded in 2010 by the designer Rosa

twist. Keeping traditions alive, each pair is handcrafted

private

unique,

Winther Denison and architect Bryndis Thorsteinsdottir.

by artisans in Northampton, England, the centre of luxury

Natasha’s designer’s eye, paired with the intrinsically

The collections are sophisticated and innovatively designed

English shoemaking for centuries.

scientific approach to sourcing the best stones, means that

aiming to satisfy the multiple needs of the modern woman.

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every piece created matches style with budget. She works

Due to the designers’ diverse backgrounds, the process

frequently with auction houses appraising collections for

of designing is both unique and experimental, striving to

large jewellery sales, and contributes to multiple media

MARK THOMAS TAYLOR

create singular products each with a strong expression. Raw

on any topic related to jewellery. She appears regularly

materials are rigorously evaluated and chosen carefully by

Mark Thomas Taylor is a London based brand which is all

on television to chat through jewellery trends. Her eye for

the designers by focussing on quality and diversity. The

about crafted men’s clothing with a streetwear edge. Mark

detail and pleasure of discovery ensures Natasha strives to

collections are distinctive, classical yet slightly askew.

takes inspiration from the many places he has travelled to

bring the best to each and every client.

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and lived in, including Thailand, Indonesia, Barbados and

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jeweller.

Classic,

contemporary

his home city of London. The brand is all about understated detailing and not over complicating the clothes, creating something that is comfortable and makes the wearer feel good about what they are wearing and themselves. Available online and in our Mayfair store.

RUXX

NIK STONE

The inspiration for RUXX was a love of fashion, a

Nik Stone is a collection of industrially inspired solid silver

background in design and the need for ergonomic

jewels designed by Los Angeles native, Jelena Nik. Mixing a

practicality. The brainchild of designer Sarah WardHendry,

rocker aesthetic with gothic chic details, Nik made her first

RUXX bags are made in England and uniquely combine

piece after seeing an old wrench that had been rotted down

luxurious materials and head turning design with the utility

to resemble a bracelet. Friends quickly began requesting

of a backpack. The ethos is simple, designing and producing

a bracelet for themselves and soon Nik Stone was born.

in England, sourcing high quality leathers, utilising

Inspired by her late father, a civil engineer, Nik’s designs

traditional skills and workforce, all without compromising

reflect pieces that were an integral part of life growing up

on quality and design. No child labour or sweatshops are

and are a homage to her father’s trade. All pieces are made

used to manufacture the bags so you can feel confident that

in Los Angeles, California.

every RUXX bag has had an ethical beginning.

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Clockwise from top right: Ruxx, Mark Thomas Taylor, Marcus De, Natasha Sherling, Rosa Bryndis, Nik Stone.

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Clockwise from left: The Chatelaine Charm Belt Co, Sargossa, Whistle & Bango, Wendee Ou, Willow & Clo, Yael Salomon

WILLOW & CLO

Irish designer and founder of Willow & Clo, Chloe Townsend learnt the art of making jewellery in The Scuala D’oro in Rome. Chloe draws her inspiration from nature and the stories of the landscapes she encounters on her travels. Her pieces are as timeless as nature yet utterly of the moment, flowing shapes that flaunt the carefully selected

WENDEE OU

gemstones. Her pieces are noted for their high quality and

The Art Deco style of the 1920s has had a huge influence

handcraftmanship as each piece is entirely hand made.

on Wendee Ou’s design thought process. It is the influence

Chloe has a deep appreciation of nature and as a result,

on art, fashion, design and liberation of women, both

uses recyclable materials wherever possible.

politically and in their daily lives, quintessentially forms

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SARGOSSA

the workforce and develop their independence. Wendee

The worlds of gorgeous stilettos and of comfort have for

also draws her inspiration from architecture and the

some time been mutually exclusive, however, Sargossa is

surrounding environment. The essence of good design

blurring the lines between them. Designed by Nanna Liv for

is to create an understanding of the needs of the end

the professional woman, Sargossa combines functionality

user, combined with freedom of thinking, aesthetics and

and comfort. Craftsmanship and quality are at the core of

consciousness.

French born designer Yael Salomon starting curating

the brand and each shoe is designed to take you through

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jewellery collections for art galleries before studying

the foundation of modern world. Art Deco transpires boldness and confidence. Women were encouraged to join

your day in style. A specially designed construction and an

YAEL SALOMON

jewellery design and launching her own brand. In January

insole, which is built on a broad range of foams gives ease

WHISTLE AND BANGO

2011 her first collection, MAVEN was born. Yael introduces

and support whatever your schedule. Having always been a

Whistle and Bango was founded by three SouthWest London

her own acquired expertise, associating intricate elements

believer in the power of affirmations, Nanna has inscribed

girls with an entrepreneurial spirit and an adoration for

of craftsmanship with the finest semi precious stones,

the sole of each pair of stilettos with an empowering mantra.

London. Intially focussing on South West London, their

creating a timeless style, with pure forms and lines

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collection of engraved bangles has grown. Whistle and

emphasising women’s femininity. For 2014, it is under her

Bango has allowed them to explore some of London’s most

own name that Yael presents her collection, manipulating

exciting communities, while they have also searched the

the same values of high craftsmanship with her knowing of

globe for the perfect bangle with the highest quality finish.

3D design, pushing her creations to new boundaries.

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THE CHATELAINE CHARM BELT CO The Chatelaine Charm Belt Company was founded by London based designer, Tania Stone. Her belts and charms are inspired by the original chatelaines worn by women in the 18th and 19th centuries. Tania adored the idea of bringing this forgotten accessory back to the wardrobes of modern women. Tania has created a line of modern yet classic, stunning Italian leather and antique hardware belts. The alluring charms are crafted in silver and gold and feature integrated hoops so various charms can be added to create a truly bespoke and individual chatelaine belt, a unique and timeless accessory. Available online and in our Mayfair store.