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Wolf & Badger is proud to carry a selection of independent luxury designers that have been carefully curated and hand picked from around the world. Our stores in Mayfair, Notting Hill and online allow us to showcase and sell on behalf of the designer, with each brand receiving over 75% of every purchase. The latest selection of fashion, jewellery and accessory designers are listed below, with many more waiting to be discovered online and in our stores. Be the first to support the newest talent and shop the latest collections.
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Clockwise from top left: Abby Carnevale Jewelry, Andy Farrow, Aspiga, Aranaz, ADYN
ABBY CARNEVALE JEWELRY Abby Carnevale Jewelry is a Brooklyn-based jewellery brand, offering an array of designs handcrafted from locally-sourced materials including semi-precious metals and stones along with vintage lace. Inspired by her grandmother’s jewellery collection, Abby’s line translates the classic “Old Hollywood Glamour” style into one with modern flair, making each piece timeless and everlasting,
AIKA ALEMI
an investment piece to be treasured.
After working in executive roles for multinational companies
ARANAZ
EU exclusive to Wolf & Badger.
around the world, the Kazakhstan-based designer Aiajan
Founded by a mother-daughter trio, Becky, Amina and
Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
Jaxybai set up her own womenswear label Aika Alemi,
Rosanna Aranaz, the namesake fashion accessories label
which stands for “Aika’s World” in Kazakh. White in Kazakh
is a testimony of the Filipino soul and craftsmanship.
culture embodies pureness and dedication and purveys
Each piece is meticulously handcrafted, providing the
the inspiration of her Spring/Summer collection, White
modern woman with a quick escape from their fast-paced
Plenty. Composed by the absolute colour of white splitting
lifestyles through items of intricacy and taste. Harmonising
into a palette of its own, the collection presents a fusion of
ingenious Manila materials with modern design, the brand
romantic flair and modern aesthetic.
has perfected a signature style that is both polished and
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artisanal.
ADYN ADYN is a youthful British lifestyle brand with a passion for producing luxury basics and essentials for men. The brand brings a unique artistic perspective to casualwear by adding an edgy panache to a modern aesthetic. The result is a relaxed collection with a smart edge. All pieces are
Available online and in our Mayfair store.
handmade in the UK. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
ANDY FARROW With his experimental attitude and innovative perspective,
ASPIGA
London-based jewellery designer Andy Farrow creates bold
Aspiga was founded in 2006 after founder Lucy McNamara
and intricate designs handmade out of textured metal and
visited Kenya and fell in love with the country and their
crystal. The contrasting nature of the materials and the
beautifully crafted sandals. The majority of Aspiga
delicate workmanship involved make his jewellery stand
accessories are produced in Kenya and the company is
out and challenge the time.
committed to fighting poverty through trade. The company
Available online and in our Mayfair store.
sells a whole range of holiday essentials, with a percentage of profits going to a children’s orphanage in Nairobi. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
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BAILEY TOMLIN Starting out in textiles, Bridget Bailey is a conceptual London-based milliner with 30 years’ experience. Her brand, Bailey Tomlin offers cutting-edge bespoke millinery along with jewellery and sculptural pieces. Her work embodies a mixture of colour and texture to create a sculptural, 3D feel. Throughout the years she has developed some specialist techniques which make Bailey Tomlin designs one of a kind. Her designs are both beautiful to look at and inspiring to wear through exquisite millinery and expert craftsmanship. Exclusive to Wolf & Badger Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
BAUKUNST American Designer Elizabeth Weiss studied Art History and Architecture and founded Baukunst as a creative partnership with her husband. Designed with love in the Austrian Alps, Baukunst’s designs are both geometric and romantic. Referencing Elizabeth’s background in
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Clockwise from top left: Bailey Tomlin, Bobbies, Dom Reilly, De Anna Kiernan, Caroline Creba
architecture, collections present a refined architectural
CAROLINE CREBA
aesthetic that is crafted using a sophisticated 3D
Raised at Warwickshire and trained at the internationally
prototyping technology.
renowned School of Jewellery in Birmingham, Caroline
DOM REILLY
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Creba has been designing award winning jewellery since
Dom Reilly spent many years travelling the world as part
Available online and in our Mayfair store.
1996. Her principle influences feature colour, form and light.
of the Williams F1 Team. This globe-trotting inspired the
Her designs have a simple elegance allowing the precious
idea for the Dom Reilly brand – accessories that combine
gem to take the centre stage, capturing and refracting light.
the highest standards of traditional quality with the leading
The craftsmanship and intricate detail required to cut and
edge design capabilities of an F1 team. Since launching
polish each gemstone render Caroline’s collections unique
in 2013 Dom Reilly has developed a partnership with the
and timeless.
Williams F1 Team which sees his travel accessories used by
Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
the team and drivers as they travel the world.
BOBBIES Bobbies is a Parisian shoe brand established in 2010 with the aim of offering a vivacious, joyful experience with a fresh and classy approach to shoes. The Bobbies collection features a unique take on the iconic driver loafer along with desert shoes, ballet flats and slippers with lively colours, original details and energetic designs. All Bobbies shoes are handmade in workshops in Portugal with the finest materials to offer the highest quality and comfort alongside joy and elegance. Available online and in our Notting Hill & Mayfair stores.
Left: Eleanor Linden. Right: Baukunst
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Studying Architecture at Central Saint Martin’s and
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completing her Masters in Jewellery at the CASS, Bermuda
Meeting at university, Amelia Braxton and Georgina Adams
born designer De Anna Kiernan offers elegant luxury
founded Eleanor Linden with the passion to create clothing
jewellery that is handcrafted in her Clerkenwell studio.
for women that is distinctive and elegant in essence. The
Influenced by the clean lines of modernist architecture and
brand seeks to embody a style of classic shapes, luxurious
the elegance of the female form, her jewellery embodies
fabrics and delicate details. By updating classic styles and
a minimalist aesthetic with a focus on subtly framing the
applying them to contemporary living, Eleanor Linden
body. De Anna’s signature free form lines and undulating
speaks to women of all ages and personalities who will
create bold statement pieces.
enjoy wearing and making it their own.
Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
DE ANNA KIERNAN
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ELEANOR LINDEN
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Founded in 2001 in Switzerland, GERTRUD & GEORGE
A third generation Kenyan of Indian origin, Rajvi Vora
cultivates an innate sense of equilibrium between aesthetic,
founded Kastur London, named after her late Grandmother,
function and execution in order to conceive pristine high-
with the aspiration of epitomising her character: timeless,
end goods. Working with full hides, GERTRUD & GEORGE
classic, and powerful. Her inspiration roots from heritage
use ECO-certified processes and components to achieve a
and ornate flavours, dating back to 14th-15th century royal
genuine feel and look, which contributes to producing one-
India and Persia, which have been re-created into pieces
of-a-kind products with impeccable finish inside and out.
that can be worn by the modern woman. The beauty in a
Simple, sturdy and lightweight, their products reflect Swiss
Kastur jewel lies in the intricate craftsmanship that has
quality and elegant yet functional design.
gone into its design, making it a timeless treasure.
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Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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HOUSE OF RONALD
Clockwise from top: Gertrud & George, House of Ronald, Kastur London, Kristjan Eyjolfsson, Kaushal Niraula, Jade Jagger
KASTUR LONDON
KAUSHAL NIRAULA British designer Kaushal Niraula aspires to offer high quality menswear to style conscious men. His collections present high quality classic design with a contemporary feel and embody the philosophy to offer ‘charisma and personality to welcome the fresh, bold and daring’. Inspired
Born in the UK, Ronald Abdala has lived in London,
by the renaissance era and the heritage of Savile Row, his
Lagos, Paris, Los Angeles, and Beirut. After studying at
tailoring is based around meticulous attention to detail and
internationally renowned fashion colleges like Fashion
high quality fabrication and craftsmanship. His collections
Institute of Design and Marketing in Los Angeles, and
are designed in London with the very best fabrics.
Central Saint Martin’s, he launched his own brand,
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House of Ronald, in 2007. As a British/Lebanese designer, his creations represent a unique interplay of western fashion modes and craftsmanship with traditional Middle Eastern elements and embellishments and embody the sophisticated, modern female. Exclusive to Wolf & Badger Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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KRISTJAN EYJOLFSSON Icelandic designer Kristjan Eyjolfsson designs and creates pieces that are exciting, elegant and exquisitely crafted. Inspired by the ancient art of goldsmithing and the love of dramatic forms found within nature, architecture, and sculpture, Kristjan’s pieces are always out of the ordinary as he continually pushes artistic and craftsmanship boundaries. Designed and made by hand to the highest
JADE JAGGER
quality, his creations are built to last and only feature
Born in Paris in 1971, Jade Jagger has since carved a feted
materials that are sustainable, ethical and conflict-free.
reputation as an artist, creative director and visionary
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jeweller. Her jewellery collections are mesmerising and alluring, encompassing natural precious and semi precious stones with capturing colour combinations. Many of the pieces can be worn with ease from day to night and hold a glamourous quality as well as being statement jewellery for strong women. Blurring the boundaries between fashion jewellery and high end opulent treasure which can be worn. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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www.wolfandbadger.com Clockwise from top left: La Paire, London Sock Company, Lope Jewellery, Louise & Zaid
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LA PAIRE La Paire is an exciting shoe brand that specialises in handmade leather sandals. Created as a result of Australian-born London-based designer Amy La’s own quest for comfortable yet stylish leather sandals, the brand provides elegant shoes with superior craftmanship, which are all made from the finest leathers in a selection of vibrant
LOUISE & ZAID
shades and eye-catching styles. Catering to both summer-
Louise & Zaid is created with the vision of allowing stylish
holiday goers and those who escape the cold for warmer
men and women to express their individuality and personal
climes, La Paire styles up your shoes all year round. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
LOOK Z SWIMWEAR Look Z swimwear is an independent London venture that emerged from the desire to have swimwear with a
LONDON SOCK COMPANY
combination of innovative design, intricate patterns and
London Sock Co. offers a beautiful range of quality socks;
fine materials. The products, materials and production
the quintessential accessory for the modern gentleman.
are 100% European with fine Italian fabrics and the best
Inspired by two London entrepreneurs, the ambition is
tailoring to achieve the perfect cut and fit. Look Z Swimwear
simply to make quality, stylish socks more accessible
is designed for women who are always looking for exclusive
to gents everywhere, making it easy to add style to any
yet fashionable pieces to update their seasonal wardrobes.
occasion. Working closely with their manufacturer they
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achieve the optimum balance of comfort, breathability, durability and vibrancy of colour. Exclusive to Wolf & Badger Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
LORD DOTTE Lord Dotte create handmade men’s accessories inspired by British heritage with a touch of modern art flare. Bold and
LOPE JEWELLERY
colourful with a twist, they are a perfect finishing touch. The pocket squares and scarves are printed on silk crepe de
Beauty is hidden in the fine detail. Setting off with that
chine for a subtle but luxurious sheen, and are traditionally
motto, Pelin and Lori created Lope Jewellery in 2010. Their
finished with hand rolled edges, must having contrasting
designs feature 14K gold, various diamonds and colourful
coloured edges. Our products are all printed and hand
gemstones like coral and appeal to the modern female with
finished in the UK including their eco-friendly handmade
their elegance and refined style. Believing that jewellery is
boxes.
an everlasting compliment to a woman, they aim to create
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unique, timeless pieces that will stand out and make a
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difference with their flair and originality. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
Above: Lord Dotte. Right: Look Z Swimwear
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style through luxury neck couture and accessories. The brand’s hallmark is to combine genuine craftsmanship, exclusive design and exquisiteness of every detail in an eclectic and timeless concept to remain beyond seasons. All accessories are carefully made by hand in the brand’s atelier in Spain with the finest top quality fabrics and are the quintessential expression of elegance and sophistication. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
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Above: Mandkhai, Above right: Manitic. Far right: Needle. Below: Mondelliani
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MANDKHAI
Knitwear brand Needle was founded by Lizzie Cawthray
Mandkhai is founded to be the essential fashion destination
after working in Knitwear production for LK Bennett.
for great quality cashmere knitwear. Hoping to break the
With the focus firmly on quality Needle strive to deliver a
assumption that cashmere products are all about classic
luxurious take on beautifully designed knitwear for all
turtlenecks or basic V-necks, Mandkhai offers a full
seasons and with a true international sourcing strategy,
range cashmere clothing with great attention to style and
they get the best raw materials from around the globe.
aesthetic. Their designs are fashion-forward and exciting
The Spring Summer collection introduces luxurious
and present a fresher take on classic cashmere knitwear.
and lightweight pieces that blend cotton, silk and linen
All Mandkhai products are made of luxury Mongolian
alongside featherweight cashmere, to take you from crisp
cashmere with the latest technology.
spring mornings through to warm summer nights.
Available online and in our Mayfair store.
Available online and in our Mayfair store.
and quality; creating cutting edge garments that are unique,
MANITIC
NEGARIN
but wearable, feminine and elegant. She is devoted to using
Manitic is a British womenswear and accessories label
Negarin Sadr, formerly a trained artist and sculptor,
only luxury fabrics, including the ancient Xiangyunsha silk;
with a contemporary design philosophy. Placing great value
weaves the story of her art into clothing, working with the
know to be used in garments for the elite of Asian Royal
on colour, the brand redefines the modern, sophisticated
illusion of shape, juxtaposing textures and playing with
society.
silhouette with a wearable, strong contrasting line and
prints and cuts to present a woman at her most alluring.
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helps the 21st century woman to create her unique identity.
Her collections feature luxurious Italian crease-free cloths
Each single Manitic piece is manufactured in Europe with
worked into her timelessly elegant designs, made with
high quality materials from Switzerland, Italy, Spain and
great attention to detail and impeccable quality. Negarin
Poland and offers high quality and affordable luxury.
offers the ultimate problem-solving wardrobe to the modern
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woman, by embodying a youthful, urban buzz aesthetic with
LULU LIU After studying Fashion Design Technology at the renowned London College of Fashion, Chinese designer LULU LIU launched her eponymous label in the UK, which combines the luxury and opulence of high-end fashion with dexterity
LYNNJA WANG After graduating in Surface Textiles from London College of Fashion, Chinese-born designer Lynnja Wang created
intrinsic wearability.
her very own womenswear label in 2011. Referencing her
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background in textiles, fabric plays a major part in her
MONDELLIANI
designs and renders them bold and unique. Lynnja loves to
Mondelliani Glasses is based in Rome where they have had
play beauty with a twist and offers designs that are quirky
a shop since 1975 and designs eyewear that reflects the
yet chic; whimsical yet wearable, and pretty without being
colours of your mood. Mondelliani glasses are youthful,
prissy.
vibrant, and achieve a fine balance between exquisite
Available online and in our Mayfair & Notting Hill stores.
materials and craftsmanship and light hearted and flattering designs. All styles are designed and manufactured in Italy. Available online and in our Mayfair & Notting Hill stores.
Right: Lulu Liu
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Clockwise from top right: Nine to Five, Paula Such, Reef Knots, Pop.see.cul, Neri Karra, Ninael
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POP.SEE.CUL Initially founded as an art and design blog, Pop.see.cul is
NERI KARRA
ONNA EHRLICH
now designing fun and easy-to-wear printed clothing and
Founded in 2000, Neri Karra is a global leather products
Onna Ehrlich is an American accessories label that offers
accessories. Pop.see.cul’s designs are not trend-driven
and accessories brand that is prized for its craftsmanship
classic and modern designs for the busy woman who
but instead focus on its own directional vision; referencing
and the most exquisite materials. Beautiful Italian leather,
appreciates quality. The collections reflect Californian
blogs, movies, songs and vintage streetwear; excluding
crafted to perfection and timeless design is evident in each
sophistication and Onna’s Nigerian heritage and offer
everything that’s stereotyped and aims to reach all kinds
Neri Karra design, assuring the quality, the reliability and
a modern take on classy Hollywood chicness. Bags are
of people around the world, because they believe “no matter
elegance that the brand stands for. Neri Karra aims to
handmade from carefully chosen fabrics, leather and
who you are or where you are, what you choose to wear
inspire, to create beauty and share her beautiful products
suede; and the fine jewellery is produced from conflict-free
should always make you and others smile”.
with women all around the world.
diamonds, gemstones and precious metals, Onna Ehrlich
UK exclusive to Wolf & Badger
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also promises high quality and durability along with style
Available online and in our Mayfair & Notting Hill stores.
and aesthetic.
NINAEL
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After working in media and advertising, Italian designer Elena Longhi gave in to her lifetime passion and created NINAEL in 2013. NINAEL bags represent the very best of Made in Italy with their top quality and exquisite style.
REEF KNOTS
Placing refined simplicity as the core value of her vision, Elena creates simple yet sophisticated designs with an iconic twist. Collections are entirely handmade in Tuscany by expert artisans with the finest leather, which is selected from the best tanneries in Italy. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
NINE TO FIVE Nine to Five specialises in stylish and sustainable leather goods that are perfect for both business occasions and private function. The German brand is the only leather producer worldwide using a 100% chrome-free, eco-friendly vegetable tanning process and salmon from certified organic farms to be used in the trims and accents. Nine to Five footwear and bags are designed to adapt to the changing demands of the day by offering style and elegance, as well as comfort, functionality and durability. Exclusive to Wolf & Badger Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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Patrick Dudley-Williams started Reef Knots following a
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career in finance. His idea was to make ties that reminded
Dedicating herself to painting since an early age, Barcelona-
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people of the summertime and the ocean, rather than the corporate grind. Screen-printed onto the finest 14mm silk twill and lined in Reef Knot’s bespoke silk, Reef Knots’ luxury silk ties are handmade to the highest standards. Featuring simple yet smart and expressive designs, they remind you that you are less formal at heart with their
PAULA SUCH
vivacious personality and joyful colours.
born Paula Such studied Fine Arts and completed her Master’s degree and MBA in Graphic Design and Fashion. Her label, Paula Such, offers silk scarves with an innovative take on this classic product. Made in the finest silk and digitally printed in Italy, Paula Such scarves present an artistic elegance with their colourful watercolour prints and convey references to Paula’s personal experiences in different cities. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
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REO & ELI
UPPER STREET
VERNISSAGE
Drawing inspiration from everyday life, Reo & Eli offers
Julia Grinham and Katy Chandler set off with the dream
Izabella Kay, born in 1957 and educated in Poland obtained
effortless and stylish pieces for the modern woman who
to ensure that every woman has the perfect shoes when
her MA in “Export of Polish Art” in 1981. Based in London
is not afraid to experiment. Reo & Eli’s design aesthetic
launching Upper Street. Starting out with made-to-order
she trained at Heatherley’s School of Fine Art and under
features a clean, simplistic look with a modern street edge
shoes that women design themselves online, this summer
recognized artists. For 12 years she has sold to numerous
that takes your outfit from day to evening. Created with the
Upper Street collaborates with the international fashion
international private collections. Now part of Vernissage
best UK sourced fabrics, Reo & Eli promises elegant pieces
and celebrity stylist Nicole Smallwood to present their
Projects, she has crossed from the art world to fashion
with high quality that will remain versatile, classic and
ready-to-wear collection. The collection features a Miami-
and with great success, creating beautiful collectable silk
timeless in a woman’s wardrobe.
inspired chicness with dazzling metallics and sophisticated
pieces.
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pastels and doesn’t make any compromise Upper Street’s
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high standards of craftsmanship and quality materials.
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TAYLOR MORRIS Taylor Morris is an exciting new British eyewear brand which launched in September 2013. This new company,
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created by Hugo Taylor and Charlie Morris sees them
VEESHOO
channel their passion for unisex eyewear and design
Veeshoo is a smart footwear brand with a new way of
into luxurious glasses encapsulating the best of British
thinking shoes. The shoe and the entire Veeshoo project
with a timeless elegance. The Taylor Morris mission is to
are based on the invention of the new closure system,
provide their clients with the highest possible quality at
which allows the shoe to be flatpacked before packing to
the most competitive price as well as bringing back beauty,
save a considerable amount of space during transport.
sophistication and individuality with a collection that will
Combining the functional aspect of the industrial design
remain timeless and wearable over future decades.
with fashion, Veeshoo offers innovative and useful designs
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that can improve the customer’s life and give a distinctive style aesthetic. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
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ULTRA TEE Angie Sam and Seb Rickenman shared the dream to create high quality, low impact fair-trade products. Named after the Latin word “ultra” meaning “beyond”. ULTRA TEE is all about softness, lightness and vintage style. Manufactured in France, all materials are tested on harmful substances and feature Tencel, organic cotton and eco-friendly digital printing. Chosen as the Best Eco-Fashion Newcomer in 2013, ULTRA TEE addresses urban people who are trendy, committed and have a sense of responsibility. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
Clockwise from top right: Upper Street, Vernissage, Reo & Eli, Veeshoo, Taylor Morris, Ultra Tee
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