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distinctive pieces that invest in education
Issue No. 2 / 2015
It’s in the reach of my arms, the span of my hips, the stride of my step, the curl of my lips... It’s in the fire in my eyes, and the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet... It’s in the arch of my back, the sun in my smile, the ride of my breasts, the grace of my style...
The
It’s in the click of my heels, The bend of my hair the palm of my hand, the need for my care
Kicheko
I’m a woman phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me.
Woman
fortitude comes in many forms. Issue No. 2 / 2015
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Maya Angelou
A huge thank you to the amazing photographers, artists, businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs that contributed to make this lookbook a reality. You inspire our work. Sarah Bayot Erica Baker Annalisa Sarmiento Bethany Strumpell
@sarahmagsbayot @ericabakerphoto @scream_cheese @bethanystrumpell
Creative Director Photography Graphic Design Marketing Strategy
Allison Tseng Elizabeth Acevedo Lissy Tropea Tiffany Thompson
@allytseng @acevedowrites @piesandpetals @tiffanytmusic
Model//Los Angeles//Marketing, DreamWorks Studios Model//District of Columbia//Writer, Performer, Educator Model//Northern Virginia//Owner, Pies & Petals Model //Nashville//Musician & Artist
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redeemus.com @redeemus
Independent D.C.-based boutique provided wardrobe for our D.C. shoot. Elizabeth is wearing the Creme Binx Top by NANUSHKA (Hungary) and the Grey Mel Permanent Jacket by JUST FEMALE (Denmark). Lissy is wearing the Grey Single Lapel Sleeveless by STYL.MYL (Singapore), Grey/Black Social Shirt by RELIGION (UK) and the Ink Skinny Jeans by THVM (Los Angeles).
Sseko Designs
ssekodesigns.com @ssekodesigns
Socially conscious brand employing women in Uganda to finance college/ advanced education. Elizabeth & Lissy are wearing the Lundy Chiffon and Tropicana Sseko sandals in beige and black leather base.
Vision
Impact Construction of Mango Tree School
DC
DRC
Education Scholarships What KICHEKO GOODS is committed to providing our customer with thoughtful pieces and investing in education for children in need.
How Each purchase of our new collection featured in the pages of this lookbook, in our online shop and at our stockists sends one child to school in the Democratic Republic of Congo for one month.
Why We are part of a movement that is seeking to change the way we do business. Fashion can be a powerful force for positive impact while business can be an innovative mechanism to address social issues in our own neighborhoods and around the globe. Creativity and design are inherent to problem solving, sharing beauty and connecting people to one another. Furthermore, education is proven to be an effective method of empowerment, growth, and opportunitiy. We believe that people working together can change present realities one decision at a time. We believe in all of this deeply and desire to bring these facets together in a way that speaks genuinely to our customers and our ethos.
Proceeds in 2014 helped to construct Mango Tree School, a 6-classroom primary school in eastern Congo that currently educates over 200 students from the local community. Proceeds also provided scholarships for 12 students to attend school for one year.
Elastic Heart (Milky White)
Top - Elastic Heart in Milky
White featured with Rainbow Crystal Quartz
Simplicity and elegance characterize the Elastic Heart. Made of high quality neoprene cording, the necklace features 16k brass and 14k gold-filled chain. Well suited for a dynamic and demanding lifestyle, the Elastic Heart is the perfect complement to your weekday and weekend outfits.
Elastic Heart (Matte Black) Simplicity and elegance characterize the Elastic Heart. Made of high quality neoprene cording, the necklace features 16k gold-plate brass and 14k goldfilled chain. Well suited for a dynamic and demanding lifestyle, the Elastic Heart is the perfect complement to a night out.
Right - Elastic Heart (Matte Black)
featured with Black Parlay Cord mixed with Black & Gold Parlay Cord
Blush Sterling A lightweight statement piece perfect for summer days. Double-stranded faux leather fastened by sterling silver and silver-plate woodgrain pear-shape pendant. A light and easy everyday necklace.
Top & Left - Blush Sterling fea-
tured with Gold Aura Crystal Quartz
Solstice (Orange Marmalade, Fuchsia, Noir, Shoreline Blue, Red Pepper) The summer Kicheko statement necklace that blends nautical elements with bold pops of color. Featuring natural braided rope, 16k gold-plate and interchangeable fabric tassels. A beautiful, lightweight necklace that adds pop and versatility.
Top - Solstice in Shoreline Blue Right - Solstice in Orange Marmalade
Solstice (Orange Marmalade, Fuchsia, Noir, Shoreline Blue, Red Pepper) The summer Kicheko statement necklace that blends nautical elements with bold pops of color. Featuring natural braided rope, 16k gold-plate and interchangeable fabric tassels. A beautiful, lightweight necklace that adds pop and versatility.
Top - Solstice in Fuchsia Left - Solstice in Noir
Tusker Half Moon A statement in neutrals this piece exhibits beautiful shape and minimalism. Elephant grey cord, 16k gold-plate brass and soft white leather.
Kedge Hollow (Olive) Nautical inspiration and distinctive shape, this necklace features knotted cord, 16k gold-plate brass and wooden beads on a 14k gold-filled chain.
Kedge Hollow (Natural/Lavender) Nautical inspiration and distinctive shape, this necklace features knotted cord, 16k gold-plate brass and wooden beads on a 14k gold-filled chain.
Top & Right - Kedge Hollow (Natu-
ral/Lavender) featured with Pewter Deer Tine
Darling Hitch True to its name, this roped beauty is a favorite of the season. Necklace features naturally braided rope in black and offwhite brought together by a rose gold pendant. Hitch is secured by silver-plate magnetic closures.
Darling Hitch True to its name, this roped beauty is a favorite of the season. Necklace features naturally braided rope in black and offwhite brought together by a rose gold pendant. Hitch is secured by silver-plate magnetic closures.
Synthesis An interesting blend of materials and elements, Synthesis features braided cord, 16k goldplate brass, soft white leather and South African ceramic bead wrapped in gold foil.
Top & Left - Synthesis featured with Off-White Parlay Cord, Elephant Grey Cord, & Olive Parlay Cord
Gilded Terra (Matte Black)
(Also available in Porcelain) Meaning Golden Earth, this unique piece features 16k goldplate centered by a South African ceramic bead wrapped in gold foil. Necklace is set on a 14k gold-filled chain.
Bead Brass Choker (Available: Wood, Jade Bead) Like a pendulum, the bead brass choker’s centerpiece is a brass arc and wood/jade beads set on a 14k gold-filled chain.
Top & Left - Bead Brass Choker featured with Kedge Hollow (Olive)
Hope & Education A gorgeous statement piece that shares our aesthetic and mission. Rose-gold plate wishbone, silver-plate medallion and 16k goldplate bar. We believe education and the lifelong pursuit of learning are core ingredients to empowerment and a key part of our mission.
Top - Hope & Education featured with Elastic Heart (Milky White)
Infinity, Gilded Equilaterals (Tri), Allotrope, Crescent Moon Each dainty 16k gold-plated charm necklace is set on 14k gold-fill chain. Perfect for everyday wear and layering...lots of layering.
Top - Infinity featured with Ink Gilded Deer Tine Left - Allotrope featured with Synthesis
Infinity, Gilded Equilaterals (Tri), Allotrope, Crescent Moon Each dainty 16k gold-plated charm necklace is set on 14k gold-fill chain. Perfect for everyday wear and layering...lots of layering.
Anchor, B&W Medallions, Elephant, Wishbone, Flight Each dainty 16k gold-plated charm necklace is set on 14k gold-fill chain. Perfect for everyday wear and layering...lots of layering.
Right - Wishbone featured with Cerulean Crystal Quartz
Parlay Cords A playful necklace that lends itself to mixing and matching, the Parlay Cords build upon each other with magnetic closures. Many styling and knotting possibilities the more pieces and colors you add.
Top & Left - Black Parlay Cord mixed with Black & Gold Parlay Cord featured with Elephant
Black & Gold Corded Brass Arc Sophisticated and textured, this piece is anchored together by a square brass tube, this necklace is fastened by magnetic closure.
Black Braided Natural Rope White Braided Natural Rope Nautical and elegant, these parlay cords feature natural braided rope drawn together by gold-plate magnetic closures.
Parlay Cords A playful necklace that lends itself to mixing and matching, the Parlay Cords build upon each other with magnetic closures. Many styling and knotting possibilities the more pieces and colors you add.
Top
- Off-White Parlay Cord with Elephant Grey Parlay Cord Right - Off-White Parlay Cord mixed with Lime Parlay Cord, Emerald Parlay Cord, and Citrus Orange Parlay Cord
Parlay Cords A playful necklace that lends itself to mixing and matching, the Parlay Cords build upon each other with magnetic closures. Many styling and knotting possibilities the more pieces and colors you add.
Top - Lime Parlay Cord and Citrus Orange
Parlay Cord Left - Lime Parlay Cord mixed with OffWhite Parlay Cord and Citrus Orange Parlay Cord
Parlay Cords A playful necklace that lends itself to mixing and matching, the Parlay Cords build upon each other with magnetic closures. Many styling and knotting possibilities the more pieces and colors you add.
Top
- Citrus Orange Parlay Cord mixed with Off-White Parlay Cord, Goldenrod Parlay Cord, & Eggnog Parlay Cord featured with Gilded Equilaterals (Tri) Right - Goldenrod Parlay Cord mixed with Wine Parlay Cord, Olive Parlay Cord, and Eggnog Parlay Cord
Parlay Cords A playful necklace that lends itself to mixing and matching, the Parlay Cords build upon each other with magnetic closures. Many styling and knotting possibilities the more pieces and colors you add.
Top - Cobalt Parlay Cord mixed with Ma-
genta Parlay Cord and Elephant Grey Parlay Cord Left - Magenta Parlay Cord and Wine Parlay Cord featured with Gilded Equilaterals (Tri)
Parlay Cords A playful necklace that lends itself to mixing and matching, the Parlay Cords build upon each other with magnetic closures. Many styling and knotting possibilities the more pieces and colors you add.
Top - Elephant Parlay Cord mixed
with Off-White Parlay Cord & Olive Parlay Cord featured with Synthesis Right - Magenta Parlay Cord mixed with Olive Parlay Cord, Off-White Parlay Cord, & Goldenrod Parlay Cord
Meet the Parlay Cords
Gilded Deer Tine An homage to the outdoors and nature’s beauty- this unique pendant features authentic, naturally shed deer/elk tine hand-painted and detailed in gold acrylic. Set on a gold-filled flat drawn cable chain.
Ink Gilded Deer Tine An homage to the outdoors and nature’s beauty- this unique pendant features authentic, naturally shed deer/elk tine hand-painted and detailed in gold acrylic. Set on a gold-filled flat drawn cable chain.
Pewter Deer Tine An homage to the outdoors and nature’s beauty- this unique pendant features authentic, naturally shed deer/elk tine hand-painted and detailed in gold acrylic. Set on a gold-filled flat drawn cable chain.
Cerulean Crystal Quartz The cerulean crystal quartz has joined the quartz ranks. Genuine crystal quartz layered in titanium coating to achieve a unique and radiant effect.
Top - Cerulean Crystal Quartz featured with Wishbone Left - Rainbow Crystal Quartz
Gold Aura Crystal Quartz The gold aura has joined the crystal quartz ranks. Genuine crystal quartz layered in titanium coating to achieve a unique and radiant effect.
Rainbow Crystal Quartz The rainbow aura crystal quartz has joined the quartz ranks. Genuine crystal quartz layered in titanium coating to achieve a unique and radiant effect.
Cerulean Crystal Quartz The cerulean crystal quartz has joined the quartz ranks. Genuine crystal quartz layered in titanium coating to achieve a unique and radiant effect.
Right - Gold Aura Quartz featured with Elastic Heart (Matte Black)
Rainbow Aura Druzy Studs Genuine titanium druzy statement studs. Layered in titanium coating to achieve a unique rainbow aura effect, these studs make for a beautiful addition.
Top - Rainbow Aura Druzy Stud fea-
tured with Rainbow Crystal Quartz Right - Rainbow Aura Druzy Stud featured with Synthesis
Silver Druzy Studs Genuine titanium druzy statement studs. Layered in titanium coating to achieve a unique silver effect, these studs make for a beautiful addition.
Top & Left - Silver Druzy Stud featured with Pewter Gilded Deer Tine
Wood & Fog Hexagons Made out of bamboo ply, these studs combine natural materials with hand-detailed acrylic. Mounted on stainless steel posts.
Wood & Ink Hexagons Made out of bamboo ply, these studs combine natural materials with hand-detailed acrylic. Mounted on stainless steel posts.
Right - Wood & Ink Hexagons (Also
available in Wood & Fog) featured with Solstice Noir
Index A1 Elastic Heart (Milky White) Length: 32” Price: $50
A2 Elastic Heart (Matte Black) Length: 32” Price: $50
A3 Blush Sterling Length: 37” Price: $42
A10 Gilded Terra (Matte Black) A12 Bead Brass Choker (Wood) Ceramic Bead Available in Porcelain (A11) Length: 22” Length: 34” Price: $40 Price: $56
A12 Bead Brass Choker (Jade) Length: 22” Price: $45
A4 Solstice (Orange Marmalade, Fuchsia, A5 Tusker Half Moon Noir, Shoreline Blue, Red Pepper) Length: 40” Length: 41” Price: $55 Price: $45 Tassel Only: $18
A6 Kedge Hollow (Olive) Length: 40” Price: $58
A13 Hope & Education Length: 19” Price: $52
A14 Infinity A15 Gilded Equilaterals (Tri) A16 Allotrope A17 Crescent Moon Length: 18-20” Price $30
A18 Anchor A19 B&W Medallions A20 Elephant A21 Wishbone A22 Flight Length: 18-20” Price $30
A7 Kedge Hollow (Natural/Lavender) Length: 40” Price: $58
A9 Synthesis Length: 30” Price: $52
P1 Black & Gold Corded Brass Arc Length: 21” Price: $45
P2 Black Braided Natural Rope P3 White Braided Natural Rope Length: 20” Price: $42
P4 Black Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
A8 Darling Hitch Length: 38” Price: $70
P5 Off-White Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
P6 Eggnog Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
P7 Olive Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
P17 Grey Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
P18 Black & Gold Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
D1 Gilded Deer Tine Length: 18-24” Price: $45
P8 Lime Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
P9 Emerald Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
P10 Goldenrod Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
D2 Ink Gilded Deer Tine Length: 18-24” Price: $45
D3 Pewter Gilded Deer Tine Length: 18-24” Price: $45
Q1 Gold Aura Crystal Quartz Length: 18-20” Price: $42
P11 Citrus Orange Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
P12 Cobalt Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
P13 Magenta Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
Q2 Rainbow Crystal Quartz Length: 18-20” Price: $42
Q3 Cerulean Crystal Quartz Length: 18-20” Price: $42
E1 Rainbow Aura Druzy Studs (10mm x 0.25”) Thickness: 0.25” Price: $35
P14 Wine Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
P15 Ruby Red Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
P16 Elephant Grey Parlay Cord Length: 9.5-10” Price: $21
E2 Silver Druzy Studs (10mm x 0.25”) Thickness: 0.25” Price: $35
E5 Wood & Fog Hexagons Measurements: 13mm x 10mm x 3mm Price: $25
E6 Wood & Ink Hexagons Measurements: 13mm x 10mm x 3mm Price: $25
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