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LOQ, LOS ANGELES, USA

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info@loq.us - www.loq.us - @loq

FOUNDER: Keren Longkumer &  Valerie Quant

BASED: Los Angeles, USA

PRODUCTION: Designed in L.A, made in Spain

LOQ fuses California’s relaxed sensibility with the rich colors and textures of India. The duo founded LOQ in 2015. The intention is to redefine classics for the modern day woman.

“We want our LOQ girl to feel like they are wearing something that defines their style – timelessly chic and confident with an effortless touch”

LISA SAYS GAH recently interviewed the duo, a lovely read. 

OATS THE LABEL, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

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www.oatsthelabel.com/contact - www.oatsthelabel.com - @oatsthelabel

FOUNDER: Bridie Davey & her mother 

BASED: Melbourne, Australia 

PRODUCTION: Oats The Label is handmade to order by Bridie Davey and her mother in Melbourne, Australia. “Monday - Friday, no weekends”

OATS THE LABEL is a labour of love from BRIDIE DAVEY and her mother, handmade pieces that you should snap up as soon as they come available as at the moment they are selling out almost instantly. Gorgeous silk-like fabrics, light cottons and perfect summer slip dresses made and delivered to you in less than three weeks dependent on fabric availability and demand.  

LJUKA, NEW YORK, USA

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ljuka-nyc.com/contact - ljuka-nyc.com - @lijuka_

FOUNDER: Lara Hodulick 

BASED: Brooklyn, New York City, USA

PRODUCTION: Emotion influenced designs hand-painted onto one of a kind vintage silk pieces.

“Silk is my favorite fabric, so my go-to paint is by Jacquard. Currently I source all of my pieces on my own, therefore the textiles are all hand-painted on one-of-a-kind select vintage pieces. I also tailor many of the tops for a modern shape and fit. Though I am very big on vintage and the economical sense of it, I look down the road and think about producing pieces as I would love to paint on silk pants or a jumpsuit… those are harder to come by on my weekly treasure hunts! “

An online shop for LJUKA is coming soon, in the meantime if you are in New York lookout for her pieces being sold in pop-up shop events with her friends. 

Quotes via an interview by Urban Outfitters 

OUI SHAVE, NEW YORK, USA

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hello@ouishave.com - www.ouishave.com - @ouishave

FOUNDER: Karen Young 

BASED: New York City, USA 

PRODUCTION: “I develop nothing lightly, and the line is small and will continue to be as I work on products my customers tell me they need and want. Opening a new bottle of essential oil, wearing a carrier oil for a few weeks to see how it sits on the skin, testing on friends, developing the packaging… it’s the highlight of my day. “

I’ve never taken too much time to think about shaving, I’ve never found it a joyous experience or particularly exciting, rather a necessity. I’m lucky enough to have never experienced any post shave issues except maybe a nick or two due to cheap razors or rushing around the knees or ankles. OUI SHAVE founder KAREN YOUNG has not been so lucky suffering from razor burn, irritation and ingrowing hair, she realised that this shouldn’t be the norm and decided to create a better shave for women fed up of plastic razors and lack of post-shave joy - far from the venus women in the adverts prancing about the beach with silk scarves. 

Since discovering and lusting over OUI SHAVE I feel as though shaving is something I could get excited and start caring about. For starters just look at the razors themselves, like classic fine jewellery, mmm. Then there’s the choice of oils, choosing the right razor for you (amazing naming razors after Sex and The City gals, is Miranda on her way?) and to top it off OUI SHAVE razors have a lifetime guarantee. Less waste, less money in the long run and happier skin. 

CORTANA, MAJORCA/BARCELONA, SPAIN

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shoponline@cortana.es - www.cortana.es - @cortana_moda 

FOUNDER: Rosa Esteva

BASED: Cortana was founded in Majorca   

PRODUCTION: All collections are designed and produced in Barcelona. 

“Cortana is based on a passion for craftsmanship and quality which is shown in its selection of materials: pure silks and cottons sourced from the finest Italian and French textile firms, and through its manufacture by skilled hands in small local ateliers which allow us to maintain an artisanal finish. “

CORTANA for me is the perfect level of sophistication, femininity but also ease of wear. The fit and finish is so crisp and yet the pieces don’t appear forced or restricting. CORTANA makes me want to dress more lady-like. Whilst the prices aren’t low all CORTANA pieces are wearable every-day luxury constructed from various textiles including wool, camel hair and cotton as well as original watercolour prints printed onto pure silk. Alongside the pret-a-porter collections CORTANA also offers bridal wear and a stunning range of delicate Tulle pieces. 

FILOSOFIA, LOS ANGELES, USA

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info@filosofiala.com - www.filosofiala.com - @filosofia_la

FOUNDER: Sofia Kang

BASED: Los Angeles, USA

PRODUCTION: Handmade in USA with ethical production standards, made to order pieces from sustainable and dead stock fabrics. Surprise pieces added every month. “We provide honest quality goods for modern and unique individuals” 

After working in the fashion industry for 15 years FILO SOFIA founder SOFIA KANG didn’t like the way she saw the fashion industry heading so decided to launch her own label and say no to fast fashion. FILO SOFIA products comfortable, easy to wear pieces that are suitable wherever the wearer may live. Unlike most brands FILO SOFIA does not produce seasonal or capsule collections but rather surprises their customer with new limited pieces every month…what a nice surprise! 

DEUX SOULIERS, BARCELONA, SPAIN

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hola@deuxsouliers.com - www.deuxsouliers.com - @deuxsouliers

BASED: Barcelona, Spain

PRODUCTION: Made in Spain with local providers 

“Constantly driven by the exploration of textures, colours, silhouettes, fittings and cuts,we use only the best materials. From gel insoles that adapt to your feet, leather soles, wood heels and platforms, to natural and noble high quality cow leather that ages beautifully with time and character. We believe in the use of traditional means of production, all of our pieces are made in Spain, with local providers and balancing between craftsmanship and industrial production, always with quality, design and singularity in mind.”

I purchased my first pair of DEUX SOULIERS last week and they arrived yesterday. I am certainly feeling the gel insole and noble high quality cow on my feet. I chose the Tender Slipper #1 Black as my staple flat shoe that I have been in need of for a while and they fit like a glove, like they were made for my feet. They are light as a feather and the leather is incredibly soft, I can’t wait for them to mould to my feet and get better with age. 

LUCY FOLK, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

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shaan@lucyfolk.com - www.lucyfolk.com - @lucy_folk

FOUNDER: Lucy Folk

BASED: Melbourne, Australia

PRODUCTION: Lucy folk is a trained Goldsmith, she works alongside a small team of jewellers in a shared workshop in North Fitzroy in Melbourne, all of the jewellery is manufactured on site. 

LUCY FOLK sources her main inspiration from her passion and love in life - food. Early collections have included taco shells and tortilla chips made from gold, cucumber slice earrings with pearls as seeds and various pasta types made from silver. Her more recent collections have developed distinctive style and include a mix of beautiful materials of 9ct gold, fresh water pearls, sapphires, diamonds and powder coated stainless steel. The wide array of fun, delicious designs and bright colours really bring a lift to traditional jewellery techniques and materials. Alongside jewellery LUCY FOLK also offers eyewear (in conjunction with eyewear designer Sunshine Bertrand) clutch bags and friendship bands. 

LISA SAYS GAH, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA

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help@lisasaysgah.comwww.lisasaysgah.com - @lisasaysgah

FOUNDER: Lisa Williams

BASED: San Francisco, California, USA. Online store with sporadic pop-ups

“LISA SAYS GAH was started by our very own LISA WILLIAMS after she decided to share her love of saying Gah with the rest of the world. And what exactly is Gah? Well, it can be anything you want it to be, and that’s the point. For us, Saying Gah goes hand in hand with that powerful, yet elusive, “I’ve GOT to have it” feeling. So, with you in mind, we make sure that everything we present has us saying Gah first. “

LISA SAYS GAH (great name and explanation) stocks designers who considerately make their pieces in an ethical way using high quality materials. The shop is for non-trend led stylish women who appreciate simplicity and want to buy something truly special. Alongside the online store LISA SAYS GAH has interviewed many inspirational women whom they admire and presented them in their ‘read’ section. To support their beautiful selection of products their visual diary has so many great images that bring you closer to the brand and give you a real feel of what they’re about. GAH!

THE NUDE LABEL, VALENCIA, SPAIN

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info@thenudelabel.comthenudelabel.com - @thenudelabel

FOUNDER: Clara Ropero & Ana Alemany 

BASED: Valencia, Spain 

PRODUCTION: Designed by Clara and Ana in Valenica and produced close-by in a family owned factory. Their sheer mesh and cotton is produced in a small town close to Barcelona. . 

CLARA and ANA design and produce pieces they would like for themselves after finding a lack of nice, simple underwear on the market. They focus on producing a comfortable and considerably made undergarment uniform. Their gentle colour palette and super soft materials are inspired by a second skin feeling. Their ethical manufacturing process, nickel free accessories (nickel commonly causing skin allergies) and delicate colour palette all support women in more ways than just their bosom and tush. Promoting femininity, self love and care for the environment THE NUDE LABEL gives a fresh aesthetic that suits all shapes and sizes and makes you feel at complete comfort with what is underneath and where it’s come from. 

I particularly like their hand embroidered collaborative pieces with artist CAMILLA ENGNSTROM available here and all photos featuring THE NUDE LABEL taken by Berlin-based photographer SILVIA CONDE also including beautiful heels from Barcelona based shoe brand ABOUT ARIANNE.