This week on SHOPPE ON we shine a light on all the brand spanking newness that exists within our community.
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In May 2020 the world bore witness to George Floyd murdered at the hands of police in Minneapolis – an event that ignited a global uprising of demonstrations demanding the end of police brutality and a dismantling of systemic racism. While the work for freedom and equality has been happening in movements for hundreds of years, the events of last summer fueled a new rallying cry for individuals, institutions and companies across the spectrum of American life to confront a necessary and ongoing, urgent reckoning to build a better, anti-racist society. In solidarity with the movement, Shoppe Object launched a Black Lives Matter Action Initiative (BLMAI) to support, foster and proactively showcase Black-owned brands. We understand deeply that black perspectives, voices, dreams, economies, and businesses matter, and that a more representational community for the home and gift market, means a better market for all of us…
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“All of my pieces start with an idea or a form that’s compelling to me, something that buzzes in the back of my mind until I figure out how it’s supposed to transform into jewelry. I’m always working to create pieces that are not only visually compelling but that also feel like they belong on the body – they should just feel good when you wear them. My favorite part is the wax carving process. It requires a combination of vision, technique and patience that challenges my abilities in a way I find very satisfying. I love putting the final smoothing touches on a wax original before sending it off to my caster to transform into recycled bronze, silver, or 14k gold.”
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“Knotting and weaving have been passions of mine dating back to my friendship bracelet making days in grade school and the love of sailing growing up with my dad. I’ve always been fascinated by nautical knots and the designs that can be created. Daydream Weaver started as a creative and therapeutic outlet for me and has quickly shaped into a stylish collection of accessories. Choosing shapes are the starting point and where my knotting will evolve. I lean towards bold shapes to give my pieces a modern look so my knotting will either compliment or contrast to stand out. My color palette is chosen seasonally which is always fun (and a bit stressful) to find. My favorite part by far is the prototyping of the knot design to create the piece and to see where the pattern unfolds.”
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TROUW by Kate Trouw is a collection of elegant yet playful statement pieces which can be worn every day. Made by hand in our cliff-top studio in Scotland we use non-precious materials to make jewellery inspired by our coastal location. It’s important to me that what I make is wearable and accessible – I don’t want to make art jewellery that no one can afford, but at the same time I want to be experimental and try new things, so its about getting a balance between the two. The end product has to be something that I can make in volume and a wide enough audience will want to wear! I make everything by hand here in my studio. At the moment my favourite thing is pairing up pieces of sea glass from the beach to make the Found collection earrings. A coating of resin brings the glass back to life and the colour combinations are ace.
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Aesthetic Movement (A/M) is a think tank for smart collaborations and a harbinger of style. With permanent showrooms in New York, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, A/M represents a curated selection of wholesale-to-retail manufacturers that specialize in unique, design-driven objects. Their team of dedicated sales associates build relationships with retailers across the country, and their New York studio develops a broad range of comprehensive creative solutions for people, brands, and companies. A/M’s distinct position at the intersection of design and commerce gives them a 360° interdisciplinary approach.
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Shoppe Object is pleased to welcome The Foundation showroom, longtime friends from (some of) our former careers in fashion. The Foundation joins Shoppe On with four standout brands in the home and gift space, with this market being a new focus and proven strength for the group. Founded in 2007 by Antwain Freeman, Dre Hayes, Ari Langsdorf, and Daniel Yadgard the group is comprised of a team of innovative brand architects that build and develop operative business strategies for both emerging and established brands within the fashion and lifestyle industries. The group has a keen understanding of the business blocks necessary to build brands monetarily while simultaneously enhancing their reputation. The Founders aggregate their expertise to deliver success, and have a reputation for a high level of customer service and an eye for what’s next.
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Shoppe Object is pleased to welcome Karen Alweil’s industry-leading, multi brand showroom to our digital platform Shoppe On. Karen Alweil Studio launched in 1993 with a vision to bring exceptional products to the retail market. Today, KAS represents companies nationally and has established solid relationships with the finest retailers worldwide. KAS has since broadened its product mix to include all forms of design and lifestyle related goods, including personal care, travel, music, tabletop, children’s, gifts, art and furniture. With 22 brands on board for Shoppe On, KAS brings a little something special for everyone.
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These are revolutionary days. There is no better time or way to contribute to the dismantling of the systemic racism that has worked against Black people in myriad ways, than putting your money toward progress. Black-owned businesses have suffered mightily in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a staggering 41% shuttering since February of this year, according to a report from the National Bureau of Economic Research. This is on top of the already deeply rooted and seemingly insurmountable racial wealth gap, and the everyday discrimination and hurdles that Black-owned businesses face…
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Look for the helpers, said Fred Rogers. We’ve found quite a few among the community of Shoppe Object brands who are gathering their will and utilizing their strengths to aid in the global fight against COVID-19. From making masks and PPE for friends and front-line defenders, to donating proceeds from sales to agencies of change, we’re so inspired by the outpouring of goodwill by our friends and neighbors. Here, a selection of brands making a difference right now.
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Marimekko was one of the first brands to introduce their prints across fashion, accessories, and home categories – ultimately birthing the concept of a lifestyle brand. For almost 70 years, Marimekko has been pushing the boundaries between art, design, fashion and architecture by marrying functional everyday objects with original artworks. Explore Marimekko’s latest home collection at Shoppe Object.
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“We are high on simplicity, stripping away noise like it’s a fine art. Rather than adding colors, we are reducing the use of them from a design perspective as well as from an environmental perspective, always focusing on the longevity of the piece and the design.”
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“We continue to be fascinated by geologic color, especially rocks and minerals. Things that were thrust up out of the Earth or eroded by the ocean. We do lots of glaze color tests and our rule of thumb is generally; would we stumble upon this color while hiking?”
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With our fourth edition just around the corner, we enter this new decade with bright eyes, full hearts, bold ideas, and a sunny outlook on what lies ahead. Here’s to you, our community, and to the promise of a visionary year.
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An expert in historic photographic techniques and a connoisseur of the art-object, Jefferson Hayman’s work merges early photo processes and vintage or one-of-a-kind frames, inviting viewers into an alluring portal of subject and places that conjure the mystique and poetic expression of analog film. We were drawn to his love of New York, his meditative studies of water, and to his tonal still lifes, which capture the permanence of everyday objects in an almost spiritual form.
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With more than 500 stellar brands in the house, you will find the elements to compose a truly unique collection of products at the 4th edition of Shoppe Object this February. Find adornments for the body, the home, the office, and everything in between — all designed for the most discerning tastes of all varieties.
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“We have a new collection of Pedestal Vessels that is a modern take on very traditional old designs, but made in a new material of resin. We are debuting a new color this year called Fog inspired by the summers of San Francisco. We also have a new color inspired by travels called Palazzo Blue.”
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