Jewelry designer Burcu Okut finds inspiration in organic forms and the chaos of cities. She uses traditional techniques to create contemporary jewelry that features strong shapes and powerful details. Burcu travels frequently, collecting raw stones along the way. Upon her return, she smashes the stones and uses them to fill her jewelry, elegantly binding them to the metal to represent the vibrant life that thrives in a chaotic city. Burcu’s Lines collection features layered lines that represent the varied paths that lead to different lives and styles. Her Pure collection is inspired by nature and combines concrete elements of nature with abstract notions like hope and joy.
Lauren Geoghegan skillfully crafts every one of her unique, structured handbags in her East London studio. She has a fascination with saddlery and equine tack, which has led to her interest in leather and construction. Lauren applies the natural curves used in bridle and saddle construction and applies them to handbags, adding details like barbed studs and suede details to add interest. Lauren’s unique shapes, colors and fittings give the bags an utterly of-the-moment feel.