New Designers at Wolf & Badger - February '16

FEBRUARY 2016

DISCOVER NEW DESIGNERS

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Wolf & Badger is proud to carry a selection of independent brands that have been hand-picked from around the world. Our stores in Mayfair, Notting Hill and our ever growing e-commerce platform allow us to showcase and sell on behalf of the designer, with each brand receiving the majority of proceeds from every purchase.

Discover the latest selection of fashion, jewellery and accessories brands, with many more waiting to be discovered online and in our stores. Be the first to shop the newest collections and support emerging designers.

Left to right: Alena Gusarova, ARNAA, Astrid Andreassen.

ARNAA ARNAA designs and manufactures luxury women shoes, utilizing the finest, high quality materials to create stylish footwear that reflects a distinct taste for high end fashion.

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Farah Sultan is the creative mind behind the brand. She has spent the greater portion of her life studying designs that represent the finest Italian artisan footwear. Using only the best leathers and hardware in existence, ARNAA creates luxury shoes for women and adheres to a strict code of precision and skill.

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Astrid AndreAssen Norwegian

footwear

designer,

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Andreassen,

Alena Gusarova

introduces her debut collection, bringing the quality and

Alena Gusarova is a young brand of women’s clothing and

craft of traditional handmade shoes and the ideals of

accessories. The brand’s enthusiasm is outlined with bold

Scandinavian design to the humble slipper. Home footwear

experiments with volume, prints and combination of the

is typically made just for comfort but why shouldn’t it also

use of plastic and other materials. The basis of the brand’s

make you feel as special as your favourite pair of shoes

concept is a mix of urban chic and elegance of formality and

does? Simple, elegant designs fuse ideas from Scandinavian

absolute freedom. The pieces presented in the collection

crafts with carefully selected, high quality natural materials.

hold the line between the booming rhythm of everyday life

Ethically produced in the EU by family owned and run

and serenity.

manufacturers. Stylish homes deserve stylish slippers.

Available online and in our Mayfair store.

Available online and in our Notting Hill store.

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Clockwise from top left: EDGE OF EMBER, Eloïse Bricka, Ekria, Gold Philosophy, Delage.

Eloïse Bricka Eloïse Bricka is a London based fashion accessory designer and graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Arts. Exclusivity and luxury is central to her label and her first collection consists of limited edition silk scarves manufactured and hand finished to exquisite quality in

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the Lake Como region of Italy. Inspired by nature’s forms and architectural shapes, Eloïse Bricka’s creative designs are an abstract reflection of life in London and her travels.

Vibrant colours framed by artistic lines are reproduced in limited numbers onto luxurious fabrics for your pleasure.

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EDGE OF EMBER EDGE OF EMBER is a contemporary jewellery brand that combines striking luxury designs with socially responsible practices. The brand was born out of a desire to create

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DELAGE

jewellery that tells a meaningful story. The geometric, architectural designs are ethically produced in fair trade workshops using materials like recycled brass and semiprecious stones. As the name suggests, the brand’s signature aesthetic has a refined edge to it, with sleek sculptural lines that make a statement.

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Gold Philosophy Gold Philosophy is a New York based jewelry label

Delage inherited its know-how from its origins, the

established in the Spring of 2014. Their signature design

successful automobile company founded in 1905. A century

Ekria

was inspired by fresh water cultured pearls with 18K

later the brand created the Delage leather goods collection

Ekria is a contemporary jewellery brand for men and

gold vermeil. Gold Philosophy is committed to keeping its

using the finest materials, inspired by the automobile

women that appreciate the simplicity of modern design.

vision and expert craftsmanship inspired by its audience

radiator grille. All the bags are crafted in compliance

Ekria products are cut with laser precision and elegantly

and beauty of the natural pearl, one that has served as

with the expertise of master saddlers; the Delage Maison

finished by hand. The collection is available in 14K white

inspiration from the start.

produces high quality bags of exceptional durability.

and yellow gold plated silver.

Available online and in our Notting Hill store.

Available online and in our Mayfair store.

Available online and in our Notting Hill store.

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Harry Rocks

HEBE Studio

Harry Rocks is a London based jewellery label specialising

Gea Antonini, Laura Zama and Federica Croce are three

in creating beautiful and unique pieces. Laura Rowan had a

young, Italian designers, with a passion for men’s tailoring.

career in the costume jewellery industry, working for well-

Three different styles, expressed through three different

known high street brands, giving her the experience and

suits: The Smoking, The Girlfriend, and The Boyfriend.

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knowledge to start her very own jewellery brand. Each piece

The suits, which are entirely ‘Made in Italy’, are a re-

The studio of Ille De Coco began in London with a mission

from the Harry Rocks collection is exclusively designed

interpretation of the classic men’s suit but with a feminine

to create modern luxury for everyday wear and their

and beautifully handmade using a variety of metals and

twist, revised in various styles and colours. The designers

philosophy is simple; give yourself space and dress easily,

materials including sterling silver, gold and semi-precious

mix rigorous and refined shapes, paying extra attention to

regardless of the pressures of being ‘up-to-date’.

stones. No two pieces will be the same, making Harry Rocks

the handmade details that create an elegant fit.

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jewellery one of a kind.

Available online and in our Notting Hill store.

Available online and in our Mayfair store.

Ille De Coco

ISABEL LENNSE

HEIO LONDON

The Stockholm-based jewellery designer, Isabel Lennse

HEIO London epitomizes a minimal, eclectic and timeless

launched her first collection in 2012 with a vision to create

accessory for the modern woman. The inspiration of the

a Nordic jewellery house. With her clean lined design and

London-based label is drawn from the beautiful singularities

her passion for precious metals she creates timeless and

of different places in the world. Handcrafted in Spain by

fashionable jewellery in gold, silver and diamonds. Isabel

traditional leather artisans using the finest vegetable

Lennse jewellery is made for you to either wear one by

tanned leather and suede, HEIO’s collection combines

one or to stack together. The clean lined design makes the

natural elements and a strong sense of minimalism to

jewellery just as suitable to wear with a relaxed outfit as it

create distinctive, functional and luxurious bags.

is to wear to a formal occasion.

Available online and in our Mayfair store.

Available online and in our Mayfair store.

Clockwise from top left: Harry Rocks, Ille De Coco, Isabel Lennse, Hebe Studio, Heio London.

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Clockwise from top left: Jezebel London, Léka, Kristina Stets, Kiki Minchin, Joana Salazar.

JEZEBEL London Jezebel London is created with the desire to crystallise the cool side of diamonds and make them the essence of female charisma from day to bed. Diamonds being occasional is only an urban legend. It is time to take them out of their boxes, and embrace them to manifest woman’s personality.

The brand’s story routes back to two Turkish students’ university years. Meeting at London College of Fashion, Yasmin and Tümay followed the same passion for diamonds and created luxury jewellery available to all metropolitan women to wear day and night.

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JOANA SALAZAR Born in Brazil, Joana Salazar is a jewellery designer with a vast and multicultural background. An avid traveller, she graduated in Italy and continued her education with a deep immersion in India’s best heritage, the jewellery

LÉKA

culture. Her experience in India brought her skills and selfknowledge to a level where she was ready to design her first

New York based brand Léka was launched in 2012. They

collections. Her work reflects her sensibility in each and

create collections of luxury womenswear anchored in

every piece. Collections are designed in São Paulo, Brazil,

modern chic, refined fabrics and impeccable tailoring.

but far from the crowds, where one can still hear the birds

Léka’s architectural background became a great base for

and grasshoppers.

the expression of infinite love of beautiful forms and shapes.

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Inspired by the architecture and art both of her native Russia and New York, Léka brings a new vision of how to create fashionable clothes.

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KiKI Minchin Kim Minchin founded Kiki Minchin in 2013. She studied

KRISTINA STETS

fine art at university and soon discovered her passion for

Born in Ukraine, Kristina Stets moved to Italy as a teenager.

accessories. Her jewellery collection of unusual pieces

Having studied Fashion Design in Milan at the Instituto di

started to grow and soon she was convinced this was her

Moda Burgo, she moved to London to complete her studies

path. Designing the pieces that she had longed to discover

at the London College of Fashion. Influenced by her multi

but had not yet found. The collections are exclusively

cultural experience, Kristina set up her own label as a

designed by Kim, inspired by the world around her, and her

contemporary brand tainted of elegance and sexy modern

love for crosses and skulls. Kim ensured all her collections

shapes. Kristina uses luxury and innovative Italian fabrics

are wearable and accessible to any age group or genre,

for her collection, which is hand-made and manufactured

creating timeless style and quality.

in London.

Available online and in our Mayfair store.

Available online and in our Mayfair store.

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MONORAILS & SATELLITES Elizabeth Leath, who was driven to create a unique

LIWU JEWELLERY

collection of resort wear dresses and cover-ups for the

Liwu Jewellery is a collection of delicate jewellery inspired

fashion conscious, founded Monorails & Satellites in 2015.

by the ancient meaning of the characters of Chinese

Monorails & Satellites heralds a new type of beachwear

calligraphy. Liwu Jewellery all started with the little word

brand, combining the functionality of a day-to-day wardrobe,

with a huge meaning - ‘love’. In 2011, Aine Breen moved

with the aesthetics of designer favourites. Monorails &

from Ireland to China to be with her beloved husband and

Satellites is defined by its mix of luxury designer fabrics,

fell in love with beauty of Chinese calligraphy and the

beautiful prints and colour palettes and is sourced from

meaning behind the characters. It is a collection of the

Italy.

designer’s favourites, which she picked up from individuals she met, Chinese culture books she read, Chinese language

MAD MEN JEWELRY

classes and her calligraphy teacher.

Mad Men Jewelry offers jewelry and accessories with

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a strong aesthetic and intricate design for the modern

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man. The collection has a timeless essence and can be incorporated in casual or formal attire for an added touch of elegance. Each individual piece is manufactured by hand from the finest materials available.

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MABES

METAL COUTURE

Founded in the summer of 2015 by Becky Levett and Giles

William Llewellyn Griffiths creates pieces that live in the

Maber, Mabes London focuses on reviving retro terry towel

depths of his vivid imagination, the intricate pieces have

shirts last seen in the sixties. Refining old school style

an allure of danger, romance and unholy reverence. The

with modern tailoring and luxury cotton terry, Mabes have

eclectic range is influenced by Griffiths’ own youthful

created a vibrant and playful collection of beach shirts for

rebellion and his love for the whimsical, the mystical and

both adults and kids. Whether poolside or on the beach, at

the undying token of love and promise.

home or abroad, our shirts combine comfort with style, not

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just designed to serve a purpose, but to evoke good times always.

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Clockwise from top left: Liwu Jewellery, Mabes, Monorails & Satellites, Mad Men Jewellery.

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NONAMU Nonamu was born from a personal passion for preserving the Baba Nyonya way of life. Baba Nyonya is a faded but unique culture that once thrived in distinct parts of Malaysia. It fuses Chinese and Malay customs, languages, cuisine and design creating an exotic cocktail of colour and ornate beauty. Nonamu is keeping a rich yet fading history alive through modern design and British quality – only using the finest 100% silk scarves from a supplier with a rich silk scarf-making heritage.

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ORA PEARLS ORA was created by pearl specialist and jewellery designer Bibi Southwell, who has spent over a decade sourcing and

OKHTEIN

developing relationships with pearl farming communities

Egyptian design duo siblings Aya and Mounaz Abdelraouf

and gem suppliers all over the world. Bibi’s vision is to

launched their brand Okhtein – meaning, appropriately,

change the way pearls have been traditionally worn. Bibi has

“sisters” in Arabic – because of their vision to bring true

discovered a new type of extraordinarily large freshwater

luxury back to their home country. Okhtein is remarkable

pearls, which are new to the pearl market making many

due to its hyper local manufacturing process, Aya and

of her items exquisite and unique. All jewellery items are

Mounaz felt compelled to take a philanthropic approach

designed and handcrafted by Bibi in her studio in Chelsea,

to their work, leading to a highly mutually rewarding

London.

collaboration with several local NGOs, that work to provide

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assistance to skilled female workers who have faced considerable financial hardship.

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PLAKINGER PLAKINGER is a fashion label whose collections are produced in limited quantities with the most luxurious and exquisite fabrics. The silhouettes, cuts and details bring together feminine classics and elements of traditional men’s tailoring. The PLAKINGER look is effortlessly chic, appealing to elegant and confident women. Galina Plakinger and Svetlana Ziggel founded PLAKINGER in order to realize their idea of modern and unpretentiously luxurious fashion.

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Clockwise from top: ORA Pearls, Nonamu, OKHTEIN, PLAKINGER.

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Clockwise from top left: Podenco Eivissa, Vinaya, Wino Clothing, Ternary London, Solomeina.

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Vinaya VINAYA is a London-based research lab and design studio creating technology products that help you feel better.

ALTRUIS is a collection of designer wearable technology

by VINAYA that helps improve digital balance. The Bluetooth-enabled jewellery allows you to filter smartphone notifications and receive subtle vibrations whenever you wish to be notified. ALTRUIS lets you customise which contacts, calls, messages and alerts deserve your attention via an iOS app. Manage stress by reducing smartphone dependence.

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PODENCO EIVISSA

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Podenco Eivissa is a premium men’s swimwear brand, designed in Ibiza. They began in a beach shop on Benirras, Ibiza with a little image of the Podenco hound on the wall.

The designer, Charlotte Kennedy set out to make a brand that’s true to the spirit of the island on which it was born.

The clothes are for the people all around the world who live their lives with a laid-back attitude, for people whose life is their style, not the other way around and for people who see the glass half full.

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WINO CLOTHING Wino Clothing was founded in 2015 out of the inspiration to improve the raw quality and originality of design in male

TERNARY LONDON

clothing, moving away from the 100% cotton saturated

Ternary London is a luxury accessories brand founded

market by introducing softer, more luxurious fabric blends,

by Photographer Kaylie Mountford and jewellery designer

combined with subtle sophisticate designs. The brand

Karla Boncompagni. Ternary London has launched with

is made for the cosmopolitan man that lives between the

three capsule collections that will be translated into

dynamism of the metropolis and the exuberance of nature,

a selection of distinctly designed luxury scarves and

giving life to a style based on the harmony of contrasts.

jewellery. The fourth collection

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entitled Ternary Timeless will evolve over time to house the most iconic Ternary centric designs.

Ternary London is a brand for

Russian sisters Elizabeth and Ekaterina Solomeina are 2nd

those seeking uniquely designed

generation authentic jewellery designers based in NYC and

accessories that are covetable

London. They founded SOLOMEINA in early 2014 with a

pieces to treasure.

view to create elegant and original contemporary designs.

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SOLOMEINA has a new approach to making jewellery with

Notting Hill store.

the belief that artwork should be inspired by its materials.

SOLOMEINA believe the nature of your materials and what you stand for should not be hidden, but celebrated.

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