Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2018 (Issue 110)

68 giftfocus exhibitor profiles LOTUSFEET Stand: 280 W: lotusfeet.co.uk LotusFeet was set up to help promote the creative work of Filipino artisans and to support them in their efforts to generate sustainable incomes and fair wages through maintaining long-term trading relationships and opportunities. The co-operative the company works with was set up to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for displaced communities and is WFTO Philippines-certified. The co-op’s primary focus is to design, manufacture, distribute and market jewellery and fashion accessories. LotusFeet designs and produces high-quality jewellery and fashion accessories while employing Fairtrade principals. BLACK & SIGI Stand: 609 W: blackandsigi.com Black & Sigi was founded by sisters Clio and Athena Sigismondi, who work from their studio in Leigh-on-Sea. A contemporary handmade brand of stylish jewellery, the range is known for its signature wrapped techniques entwined with semi-precious stones and crystals. The sisters have a simple ethos: “create unique and beautiful pieces that will withstand the test of time.” From statement pieces to the more delicate accents, the Black & Sigi design process takes inspiration from life, experiences and love. Shapes and colours are at the forefront of the designs. While keeping their favoured techniques, the sisters are constantly exploring new ways that they can create original and exciting products. SCREAM PRETTY Stand: 411 W: screampretty.com Scream Pretty introduces the latest jewellery trends in an accessible, wearable way, with its collection of boho and luxe contemporary jewellery versatile enough that each piece can be styled individually or layered and stacked to create a statement. Signature pieces include on-trend huggies, ear cuffs and threader earrings, edgy chokers, skinny stacking bangles, the rainbow pave collection and mismatched studs. First launched exclusively on notonthehighstreet.com and now available at screampretty.com , the jewellery is already on the radar of fashion influencers. MIRABELLE JEWELLERY Stand: 449 W: mirabellejewellery.co.uk Mirabelle founder Véronique Henry has travelled extensively, gaining a distinctive perspective in creating and sourcing jewellery. The daughter of a Parisian silversmith, Véronique’s passion for South East Asia is reflected in the intricacy and vibrant colour combinations of her designs, fusing ethnic and contemporary aesthetics. With a strong belief in the power of jewellery to uplift the spirits, collections are imbued with symbolism and meaning, from crystal stones to ancient talismans. Most of Mirabelle’s jewellery is produced by Fairtrade suppliers using sterling silver, 22k gold-plated metals, brass, bronze and semi-precious stones from trusted sources.