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T H I RT Y O N E B I T S | #4
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sometimes the only thing holding you back from dreaming, is not knowing YOU CAN. t h e AU T U M N / W I N T E R 2 0 1 3 co l l ec t i o n f ro m t h i rt y o n e b i ts
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t h e w o r l d n e e d s m o r e d r e am e r s . Dreamers are courageous and passionate. They think artistically and innovatively. They have the ability to create, design and invent. They can see a brighter future and a better world. But sometimes our ability to dream is tainted. It’s rivaled by fear, doubt, and comparison. We get distracted by hardships and are defined by insecurities. Five years ago, we met women in Uganda who grew up in a time of war - a war that diminished their hope and tainted their dreams. We saw their talents and passions, but they were too weighed down by fear and hopelessness to ever do anything with them. That’s when the idea for 31 Bits was born. We began designing jewelry and teaching the women to make it. The simple act of creating something transformed the way they thought about their life. For the first time, they could envision a new future. They were learning how to dream. Now, we work with over 100 women in Uganda. By selling their jewelry here, we are able to provide them with monthly incomes and holistic development programs. Every woman at 31 Bits is out of poverty and taught to dream for her future. We’re in the business of bringing dreams to life, and throughout the following pages, we want to share some of the stories.
“...for the f irst time, they could envision a new future...” #4 | D R E A M | A W 2 0 1 3
“...wear this collection with the expectancy to dream...”
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d e s i g n i n s p i r at i o n . This collection was inspired by the whimsy and boldness necessary for following your dreams. A dreamer doesn’t hibernate in the winter. She steps into a new season with courage, anticipation and excitement…and our Autumn/Winter 2013 collection will help her look the part. This collection was inspired by the whimsy and boldness necessary for following your dreams. You’ll find statement pieces combining emerald green and seafoam, representing your noble character while looking calm and refreshed. When you’re ready to make a bold move, accent your outfit with a statement bib-style necklace. Warm touches of mustard yellow, subdued coral and weightless pink represent a gentle spirit and patient journey, while cool shades of ice blue and turbulent grey represent staying calm and strong regardless of life’s interruptions. Wear the Autumn/Winter 2013 collection with an expectancy to dream.
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her world was too small so she began
to DREAM. t h i s c o l l e c t i o n i s abo u t learning to dream. T H I RT Y O N E B I T S | #7
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she is a dreamer...
bold & passionate... with a little GLAM too. t h e BO N A N Z A B I B necklace available in grey/burgundy/green
t h e ROS E BU RY
bracelet available in burgundy/green
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t h e D O M I N O CO L L A R necklace available in grey
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meet nighty.
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s h e i s a d r e am e r .
Ayoo Nighty tried her hand at sewing for years. She dreamt of being a seamstress but had no idea where to begin. She started at 31 Bits about three years ago, and became one of our embroiderers. She mastered her craft of sewing and went through our business training program. Nighty is now the proud owner of a dress shop, complete with her own sewing machine and materials.
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the journey to her dreams is a WHIMSICAL, courageous adventure. t h e M O L LY M O O N necklace available in burgundy/mint and light pink/yellow
t h e P R I M ROS E bracelet available in pink/orange
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t h e P I P PA
necklace available in grey and ice blue
t h e M O R N I N G G LO RY bracelet available in grey and forest green
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t h e ROXY B E A M necklace available in rose/burgundy
t h e R I B BO N D R E A M headband available in grey/mix
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t h e M A R B L E W E AV E necklace available in mint/green
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meet hellen.
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s h e i s a d r e am e r .
Everyday, Lanyero Hellen spent hours and hours walking. Miles of dusty roads led to work, the market, and the water well, giving her plenty of time to dream of a day where she could get around quicker. Through our Bike Loan Program, she was able to purchase her very own bike. Using her monthly income at 31 Bits, she was able to pay the loan back within six months. Hellen’s bright red bike looks great with her new-found confidence and she continues to dream about how she can use her income to provide for her family.
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her heart runs free in a lovely, chaotic world. t h e P I P PA
necklace available in grey and ice blue
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meet mary.
s h e i s a d r e am e r .
Laker Mary grew up in a time of war, and never had the chance to finish school. When she had kids, her dream was to provide them with the education she never had. She is using her income at 31 Bits to take care of her five children. She is able to pay for their education and provide them with nutritious meals, clean clothes, and fresh water everyday. Mary’s dream for her children came true, and now she’s teaching them to dream for their futures.
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t h e D O L LY G L A M
necklace available in forest green and grey
t h e S H A D O W K N OT S PA R K bracelet available in ice blue and forest green
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t h e P I P PA
necklace available in ice blue and grey
t h e S HA D O W K N OT S PA R K bracelet available in ice blue and forest green #22 | D R E A M | A W 2 0 1 3
P RO D U C T OV E RV I E W Autumn/Winter Collection 2013
BEE GEE BUNDLE
BONANZA BIB
BRITE MAGIC
[AW 1323 BGB]
[AW 1312 BNB]
[AW 1335 BMC]
available in grey & blue
available in grey/burg/green
available in yellow/grey
DOLLY GLAM
DOMINO COLLAR [AW 1319 DCR]
[AW 1332 JDB]
available in forest green & grey
available in grey
available in rose/grey
[AW 1331 DYG]
MARBLE WEAVE
MIDNIGHT SCOOP [WT 1231 MID]
[AW 1315 MYM]
available in mint/green
available in grey
available in burg/mint & light pink/yellow
[ AW 1328 MWE ]
MOLLY MOON
JAZZ DOUBLE
P RO D U C T OV E RV I E W Autumn/Winter Collection 2013
ORCHID LOOP
PIPPA
ROXY BEAM
[SP 1231 RCL]
[AW 1324 PPP]
[AW 1326 RXB]
available in grey/teal
available in grey & ice blue
available in rose/burg
SHOOTING STAR
SWEET TART
[ AW 1311 SHS ]
[ SR 1211 SWT ]
available in yellow
available in mint, yellow, grey & rose
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[AW 1301 CTB]
[ FW 1001 DAP ]
DAPHNE
FARRAH FRINGE
available in grey, light pink & yellow *sold individually
available in grey, forest green, blue, ice blue, burgundy, rose & cream *sold individually
available in mint/green
[AW 1308 FHF]
P RO D U C T OV E RV I E W Autumn/Winter Collection 2013
FIRE & ICE
LANDING LOOP [ AW 1305 LLP ]
[ AW 1307 MLD ]
MELODY
MORNING GLORY
available in grey/orange/mint *sold as a set
available in rose/burg & grey
available in yellow/burg/grey
available in grey & forest green
PRIM ROSE
ROCKWOOD
ROSEBURY
SEE WEE SPIRAL available in blue
[AW 1303 FRC]
[ SP 1203 PRR ]
[ WT 1204 RKW ]
[WR 1204 RSB]
[ SR 1201 MRG ]
[AW 1303 SWS]
available in pink/orange
available in grey/mint
available in burg/green
SHADOW KNOT SPARK
SMOKEY ROSE
RIBBON DREAM
THE WESTERLY CLUTCH
available in ice blue & forest green
available in grey/burg
available in grey/mix
available in yellow/mint/coral
[ AW 1304 SKS ]
[AW 1302 SMR]
[AW 1300 RBD]
[ BA 1299 WES ]
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the dream team p h o t o g r ap hy : TREVER HOEHNE styling: S U M M E R BAL L p ro d u c t i o n : J E SS I E S I M O N SO N h a i r & mak e - u p : M E L I N A RU I Z model: K AT Y O K AN E u g a n da p h o to g r ap hy : J O I N T H E L I G H TS ALICE LEE c ata lo g d e s i g n : K AY L A ADAM S T H I RT Y O N E B I T S | #27
learn to dream. 3 1 B I TS . CO M
fas h i o n f o r g o o d . for questions and ordering information, contact your local sales rep or sales@31bits.com
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