NOVEMBER QUARTER 2014/2015
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DISCOVER NEW DESIGNERS
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Wolf & Badger is home to the finest emerging talent from around the world. Our ethos is to support and promote emerging brands, with the designers receiving over 75% of every purchase. We are proud to introduce 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 support the independent designers and shop the latest collections.
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Clockwise from top left: Alice Menter, Akapello, Alise Pavara, Alysia Thomas, Arabel Lebrusan
Arabel Lebrusan With a Masters in Jewellery Design from CSM, and a BA in Fine Art from the University of Madrid, Arabel Lebrusan’s jewellery displays the excellence of craftsmanship she has
AKAPELLO
Alise Aleksandra
amassed over her career. Arabel selects ethical and fair-
Founded by the Albert brothers Philip and Toby, AKAPELLO
Alise Aleksandra Pavara is the designer behind the
trade metals and stones to create pieces that are beautiful
stands by the philosophical values of peace, life and love. The
Alise Aleksandra label. She was born in Latvia, raised
both outside and inside. Well travelled, she saw the world of
brand presents the notion of men who dress well and take
in Finland and then moved to London to start the brand.
mass manufacture and consumption and was compelled to
pride in what they wear, through an exquisite collection of
Alise Aleksandra’s vision embraces elegance and quality.
create jewellery in a more comfortable environment for the
silk and leather goods. Each item results from skilled hand-
The designs are both functional and luxurious at the same
workers. The result is light, feminine, wearable pieces for
craftsmanship, creating products of impeccable quality.
time. They play with contrasting fabric texture alignments,
the modern, aware woman.
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combining leather, silk and wool. The looks are enhanced
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by wood prints, as well as the use of wood and acrylic glass.
ALICE MENTER
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Alice Menter is a British jewellery designer inspired by a fascination with tribal body decoration and a passion
Alysia Thomas
for vintage glamour. Exploring the boundaries between
Alysia Thomas is the eponymous brand from accessories
jewellery, clothing and body adornment, Alice skilfully
designer Alysia Thomas. Her collection is made up
combines everyday objects such as nuts, washers and
of women’s scarves which are printed on wool, silk or
zips with luxurious gold and silver plating, chain, suede
Egyptian cotton and men’s pocket squares on silk and
and Lycra, transforming them into something altogether
Egyptian cotton. These luxurious fabrics are printed with
more covetable and glamorous. Embracing the contours
digital textile designs that are all from the designer’s
of the body, Alice’s unique designs are strong yet feminine,
vintage photography collection.
industrial yet elegant.
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Left: Brenda Macleod. Below: Daou. Right: By Sun.
Brenda Macleod Brenda Macleod is a vibrant fashion accessories brand producing luxury handcrafted leather handbags. The brand was created by the desire to provide good quality, stylish handbags for an independent woman who loves elegance and sophistication. It is a small family run business inspired to make a difference in the beautiful Highlands where it is based. Each handbag design is a reflection of the simple and beautiful city life in the Highlands. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
BY SUN By Sun is a young London based Womenswear brand.
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Jenny Sun, the designer of By Sun was raised in Shanghai,
Dalia Daou is the designer and director of Daou jewellery.
where she earned her BA in Costume Design from Shanghai
Her creations are inspired by the variety of her experiences
Theatrical Institute. In 2011 she moved to London to
and travel, by beauty in natural forms and science, the
study Fashion Design Technology at LCF from which she
world of culture, art and historical and modern design, and
graduated in 2013. The main focus of the brand is on print
not least by the creativity in her jewellery design heritage.
and using unexpected colours and patterns combined with
The combination of her scientific background and artistic
strong silhouettes. By Sun women are chic and embrace a
flair create unique and eye-catching pieces.
confident style. She is a woman everyone wants to be!
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CARMELINA Free spirited, innovative and classic, the Carmelina concept blends beauty, timelessness and comfort. The philosophy is to transform the traditional slipper’s simplicity into a chic and modern shoe for the busy urban lifestyle. Carmelinas
ELAIVA is a brand unafraid of distinction – in fact, ELAIVA embraces it. Producing luxury beach and bath accessories their garments are made of the finest materials and bare nothing but the most vivid, rich and most intense
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colours. Inspired by the sea and the Mediterranean sun, the patterns in their products are as delicately intricate as corals and each product is designed to have a warm and smooth soothing touch. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
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vary to adjust to the flair of all women and men, and are
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appropriate for all occasions, never failing to impress. Each
Efva Attling was born in Stockholm. She made her first
pair is made in Spain with love.
piece of jewellery when she was eleven and after working
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as a model she decided to go back to her passion, jewellery. Efva’s speciality is playing around with words and expressions to give the jewellery another dimension, ‘as I used to write lyrics, I still want to move people with words. I call my design “Beauty with a Thought”, she says. Available online and in our Mayfair and Notting Hill stores.
Left: Carmelina. Above: Efva Attling. Right: Elaiva
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Francesca Grima Francesca Grima has fine jewellery in her DNA. At the age of 18, Francesca joined the family business and pursued her passion for jewellery design creating unique pieces under the GRIMA name. She founded Francesca Grima Ltd in 2014 with the aim of creating collections that are less formal but still retain her ethos and craftsmanship. Her inspiration comes from natural organic forms, technology and architecture and utilises innovative combinations such as granite, wood burr and pyrite. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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specialising in graphic and fine pen illustrations inspired by her lifelong interest in natural history and flora and fauna. Her scarves are designed by hand using her colourful illustration style and are printed on high quality silk to create an exclusive piece of innovative British design. Her collections always involve her interest in animals and natural history, yet each collection has a slightly different
Womenswear brand In Clouet was founded by Natalie Kolyozyan in March 2013. Her style is both feminine and modern and she creates all her pieces in limited edition runs. Innovative and forward thinking, designer Natalie
The result is a beautiful combination of bold pieces with a luxurious feel. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
The Hilton Gold collection was designed by duo En & Gie
Emily Carter is a London based designer and illustrator,
IN CLOUET
uses a combination of silk and leather in her creations.
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who started their family eyewear business in London in 1975. They produced over 50 collections but none that garnered the cult following of Hilton Gold. Combining classic British style, Italian craftsmanship and signature 20-24 gold plated detail each piece is simple yet refined. Inspired by entrepreneurs and made for those who take risks and win against the odds. All styles come with an authenticity certificate and hard case. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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JOLONTE VOUS Jolonte Vous is a German womenswear brand which specialises in dresses to take you from day to night. The brand was started in 2011 by designer Pauline Kondratuk and was influenced by her own personal experiences. Elegant shift dresses are reinterpreted in just one simple step, a sophisticated day look is turned into a glamorous
style and aesthetic.
evening look. The silhouette is classically feminine, the cut
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is modern and futuristic, and the fabrics are structured and full of character. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
ESIN AKAN Prior to launching her luxury handbag brand, Esin Akan worked for some of the world’s most reputable fashion houses including Burberry where she specialised in handbags. Akan’s experience in the luxury sector revealed a gap in the market for a stylish and functional handbag for busy women. Akan describes the philosophy of her handbags as “helping busy women to DO-IT-ALL: Be fit, professional, successful and fun- with confidence and style.” Available online and in our Mayfair store.
Clockwise from top left: Esin Akan, Francesca Grima, Jolonte Vous, In Clouet, Hilton, Emily Carter.
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Kiyoni is a truly unique Irish brand which makes luxury fashion scarves. Each distinctive design is unique and inspired by the stories of the world around us. Every design goes through a meticulous process beginning with research and sketches before being reworked digitally; adding colour. The final stage sees the images digitally printed on the finest silk. The new collection uses bright colours and beautiful prints creating irresistible pieces at affordable prices. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
KOWLOON TIGER The Kowloon Tigers were an infamous Kung Fu street Gang that were born out of the Walled city of Kowloon Hong Kong. They were known for their rebellious attitude
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and bold street fashion during the 50’s and 60’s. The iconic
Louise Coleman is a print designer and illustrator based in
Tiger jacket became an early street wear symbol after the
London; her work is inspired by wildlife, fairytales, and the
Tigers appeared in the movie Street Gangs of Hong Kong
macabre. She combines intricate illustrations and paintings
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with photography to create unearthly prints for her luxury
street wear with a distinct vintage appeal.
garments. The brand’s creepy yet kitsch aesthetic evokes
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memories of the Norfolk landscape she grew up in. All of
Below: Laleh Fayaz and Kowloon Tiger.
Louise’s products are made entirely in the UK; her designs
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are printed onto premium fabrics, and her products are exquisitely hand finished. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
Top to bottom: Kristina George, Kiyoni, Louise Coleman, Laniger.
Laleh Fayaz Laleh Fayaz is an Iranian born, British raised designer, currently based in Athens. What sets her apart at her atelier is her client’s involvement. Each season inspires her to come up with exceptional and yet commercial designs ranging from shorts and t-shirts to dresses and overcoats depending on the trends of the particular season. She then offers a wide range of colours and qualities. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
Kristina George Kristina George is a contemporary brand founded by best
Laniger
friends Kamola Taflan and Krasimira Georgieva. Their
Laniger is a young and dynamic luxury fashion brand,
vision is to create timeless, luxurious and bold looks. Each
founded in 2012.The ethos at Laniger is about style, quality
handbag embodies creative design, geometrical elements
and craftsmanship. Their designs are always in tune with
and unique style. The debut collection was designed with
modern trends but also have a timeless elegance. The focus
one dream in mind – to create a memorable and exquisite
being on cashmere, their designs are versatile and practical,
look that encompasses both the practical luxury and
made to suit the needs of today’s busy world. Laniger pieces
evening glamour attitude of the modern woman.
are designed to be enjoyed for many years to come.
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MAJDAN ROCKS
Love Is (Li), is a Swiss jewellery boutique creating luxury,
Artist and designer Iwona Majdan is a risk taker, creating
custom and limited edition pieces for the discerning
unexpected yet utterly wearable pieces
jewellery lover. Founded in January 2013, Li was created out
that jewellery is much more than sparkle. Each piece is
of a passion and love for jewellery from its design through to
handcrafted in 22 carat gold plated brass and rose gold,
the creation of the piece. Family owned and run, by mother
some pieces elegantly simple, others ornately set with
and daughter team Esther & Kathleen McFarlane, Li is
tiny diamonds. Her signature has become elegant and
working to transition itself from an artisanal enterprise to a
provocative statement pieces that are designed for a strong,
recognised name in the Swiss jewellery sector.
confident woman.
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and proving
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With a family background goes back to 5 generations of
Design duo Limin Han and Xi Zhu formed the mens and
jewellers MANJA is a British brand creating jewellery
womenswear fashion brand No.221. Having graduated from
in sterling silver and exclusively natural gemstones.
LCF with a Master’s degree, they use their oriental heritage
Their latest collection is the ORANA collection which is
to merge it with European romanticism and modernism to
inspired by the tropical rainforest and presents an array
reveal their concepts through a focus on print design. By
of captivating and enchanting designs of magnificent cages,
integrating abstract art prints into fashion design, No.221
spider webs and more. ORANA is a collection with a sense
strives to create an avant-garde and elegant aesthetic.
Mairi McDonald
of adventure and takes you amidst a rainforest of colourful
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A graduate of the London College of Fashion Mairi McDonald
gemstones, leaving you spellbound.
creates eclectic and free-spirited luxury womenswear
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designs that take us on an intricate exploration of
NAYNA AND MASHAAL Nayna and Mashaal are best friends who met studying at
the unconventional dark beauty within key textiles,
Central St Martin’s. Both originating from South Asian
dishevelled for a rock ‘n’ roll edge with a high standard of
backgrounds, they draw major influences from their similar
craftsmanship. The unconventional laid back glamour of the
heritage while their artistic styles are very contrasting.
Mairi McDonald label allows the wearer the freedom not to
Combined with their strong background in Textiles Nayna
conform.
and Mashaal have launched their luxury scarf line, creating
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luxury keepsakes. They want to evoke a sense of wonder in their prints, creating multi dimensional designs. They design their scarves keeping in mind the unfolding of each piece to reveal the colours and the narrative. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
Top left: Love Is. Left: Mairi McDonald. Above: Manja. Top right: Majdan Rocks. Right: N-221.
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PATRICIA ROX The brand Patricia Rox was born in Paris when founder Patricia Haywood was living there. Patricia Rox embodies that French effortless chic that Patricia adores and wants to make available to every woman. Having travelled the world she sources materials from different countries which
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are then worked on by skilled artisans. The iconic hot air balloon is the symbol of the brand, as it represents travel and exploration. Available online and in our Notting Hill store.
OLIVE COOPER Olive Cooper is a new accessories brand, whose first collection consists of a range of handbags with a unique design. Although the bags look like a single beautiful handbag, they can be subtly detached to become two separate bags. The collection is inspired by London and city life and the vision is to create something both stylish and practical. The bags are made with the highest quality materials and are crafted entirely in the UK by genuine and experienced leather craftsman. Available online and in our Mayfair and Notting Hill stores.
Top: Olive Cooper. Above left: Sydney-Davies. Above right: Patricia Rox. Below: Strathberry of Scotland. Below left: Orange Culture. Below right: Shagreen & Tortoise.
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Shagreen & Tortoise Marie-Helene was born in Paris but grew up in New York, SĂŁo Paulo, and Singapore, building her inspiration from these cultures. After a successful career in business she decided to follow her true passion. She now has her own studio in Paris where she designs and creates her one-ofa-kind pieces. Shagreen & Tortoise shell rings are entirely hand-made and finished in 18k gold vermeil. The shells are carefully selected for their diversity in size, colour and shape and the stones are all selected in Jaipur. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
ORANGE CULTURE Adebayo Oke-Lawal has been designing since the age of 10, and after working in other areas of the fashion industry he started his label in 2011. Adebayo describes Orange Culture as a movement more than a clothing line, for creative men who are self aware , expressive, explorative, art-loving nomads. Oke-Lawal creates clothes for modern men who like flair and colour. Orange Culture is a heady mixture of Nigerian inspired silhouettes, print fabrics and contemporary urban street wear. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
StrathbErry of Scotland Strathberry of Scotland is a leading, contemporary Scottish brand. They design and produce a collection of beautiful handmade bags and accessories inspired by iconic Scottish textiles such as cashmere, tweed and lace. They are committed to the highest standards of quality and design, support local producers, and are in awe of the craftsmanship and talent available. Every item in their collection is handmade and hand-finished in Europe. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
SYDNEY-DAVIES Sydney-Davies was founded by designer Euphemia SydneyDavies. Euphemia graduated from the renowned Herriot Watt University of Scotland and has previously worked at MCQ Alexander McQueen. The brand is now co-designed with artist Gabor Zolyomi who is the mastermind behind its unique prints. Sydney-Davies is for men and women who ooze confidence and posses a certain amount of rebelliousness. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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Thomasine Gloves Thomasine Barnekow is a Swedish born designer living in the heart of Paris where she creates her luxury range of accessories. Contemporary architecture, the geometries of nature, manipulated materials and colour dynamics are all present in her high impact designs. Drawing inspirations from many sources, all her glove designs are crafted in her couture atelier in the Marais. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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VANILO
VEERA KERIMAA
Vanilo is the creation of Colombian sisters Vanessa and
Veera Kerimaa is a Finnish born designer based in London.
Valentina Carrillo. Inspired by their country’s rich heritage
She graduated from University for the Creative Arts in
and beauty, they are launching their first collection “SINAI”.
2011. Veera has launched her own label with an elegant
Traditional techniques are fused with contemporary styles
style inspired by her Nordic heritage. The latest collection
to create truly timeless and unique pieces. All their jewellery
was inspired by seashells, sea and oilspills. The shapes
We Are Islanders is a design label based in Dublin, Ireland.
is hand crafted in Colombia as part of their initiative to
are bold yet simple and the colour palette consists of black
Produced locally using only sustainable materials, they
promote and support the skills of artisans.
and white with only a hint of print. The collection is further
combine style and quality while remaining dedicated
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characterized by the use of pleating.
to better practice. We Are Islanders looks to reflect the
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necessity to look outward, not inward and to challenge
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accepted norms. In consideration of the social and environmental story of our time, We Are Islanders creates trans-seasonal collections that marry craft with new skills and celebrate the journey created by process and not plan. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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Yazi is a Bahraini accessories brand founded by Yazi Salahuddin in 2005. Drawing inspiration from the city that she lives in, London, Yazi uses abstract and bold prints in her scarves and plays with shapes, her designs have hidden depth and intricacies you will only notice from looking closely. Alongside this is her collection of statement clutches which are the perfect choice for a sophisticated Top left to right: Yazi, Thomasine Gloves, Veera Kerimaa, We Are Islanders. Above: Vanilo.
modern woman. Available online and in our Mayfair store.
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