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.
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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
Available online and in our Mayfair store.
Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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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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
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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
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is feminine, luxurious, minimal and delicate and she creates
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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
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The ethos behind Duke & Dexter came from noticing a lack
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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.
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ELLAPOLO Marie Hélène Polo – or Ella – was born in France and raised in Italy. Her jewellery, born from firsthand study of
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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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Gyunel Rustamova was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. She
whimsical and enchanted creatures.
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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
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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.
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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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Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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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
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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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Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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.
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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
Hill store.
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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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
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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
or
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.
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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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Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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
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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
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gemstones. Her pieces are noted for their high quality and
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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
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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
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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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Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
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.
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