Designers & Collections
Hj Designs is inspired fine jewelry and accessories. Modern designs are hand fabricated using traditional metalsmithing techniques in recycled precious metals, alternative eco materials of fish leathers and upcycled plexiglass. Hazel j Studstill, owner, designer and craftsman shares her inspiration and artistic interpretation through jewelry & accessories. Her style blurs the lines between art, fashion and hand crafted jewelry. Each collection has a story inspired from life experiences, travel, organic forms and even world events. Select collections available at www.hjdesigns.com
Jewelry artist Allison Hickey has been making jewelry almost all of her life but officially started s dot jewelry designs in 2009 in Charleston, South Carolina. Soon after, she moved to Atlanta and now designs and creates in her new studio making unique pieces with time and a lot of love. All of Allison's designs are crafted from 14 karat filled gold or solid sterling silver, using the finest stones, cystal, and glass. s dot jewelry designs is named for Allison's fabulous pets with "S" names! For more information, please visit: www.etsy.com/shop/sdotjewelry
Molly Green, founded by Brittany Hartwell, is devoted to conscious fashion. First rule for every fashionista-do no harm! We carry sustainable, recycled, vintage, or vegan and organic clothing jewelry and gifts. Our mission is to bring you classic collections attracting all devoted to style, fashion, and Mother Earth. For more information, please visit: www.mollygreenboutique.com
Sally B's Skin Yummies blends organic, natural and wild-crafted ingredients into luxurious skin care and cosmetic products that are both people and planet friendly. Developed by hand, all of Sally B's products are nourishing, effective and, most importantly, non-toxic and Paraben-free. Sally Larsen founded Sally B's Skin Yummies to fill a void in the skincare industry. After undergoing a healthy lifestyle transformation at the turn of the century, Sally shockingly discovered that the personal care products she used every day contained toxic ingredients and carried potential health risks. Immediately she began looking for healthy and effective alternatives, but unfortunately her search left her empty-handed. In 2003, the self-confessed "lifelong product girl" let her creative and entrepreneurial spirit take over. Sally began experimenting in her kitchen with organic ingredients, dreaming up new recipes for the products she had become so accustomed to using. After countless hours researching, mixing and creating, Sally had a complete line of creams, lotions and makeup that rivaled her former chemical-rich products. Hoping to prove that luxury and beauty need not be sacrificed when adopting a healthy personal care regime, Sally launched Sally B's Skin Yummies in 2005. With an ever-growing line of effective and good-for-you products, Sally B's Skin Yummies is dedicated to using the highest-quality, most effective ingredients possible. For more information, please visit: www.sallybskinyummies.com
Shondra Leigh creates accessories of quality construction, fine materials, and artistic design. Each piece of jewelry is made by hand, leaving the mark of her hammer and files as evidence, and texturizing her jewelry with her time and care. She prefers beautiful organic stones, baroque pearls, and recycled metals and fabrics. A life-long fashion addict with a DIY attitude, Sondra learned to sew at age 7, crochet at 9, and won a blue ribbon for her rock collection at 11. Knowledge passed down from family, gained through various art classes, and discovered by scavenging thrift stores and gem shops generated her priorities of quality construction, finer materials, and creative design. Shondra's jewelry has hints of other genres: crochet, applique, plaiting and painting. For more information, please visit: www.shondraleigh.com
Lady Jane Custom Footwear focuses on producing fashionably irresistible women's dress shoes that significantly reduce the pain and risk normally associated with wearing fashion heels. Lady Jane is based in Atlanta, and the shoes are made in the USA. They are the result of years of research, development and consultation with orthopedists, pedorthists, podiatrists, material developers, designers, and manufacturers. The designs incorporate leathers, silks, and other components made in the USA along with materials originally developed by NASA for shock absorption and cushioning in the Space program. Lady Jane designs are currently available on a made-to-order basis through our website or through FJ Lancaster Custom Clothier. Lady Janes are often featured in design events including the Atlanta Symphony Show House, The Christmas Show House at the Mansion, The Next Cool Thing Event, and trunk shows with the French Mannequin Boutique and Mimi Tin Fashions. For more information, please call 770-393-3564, or visit: www.ladyjaneshoes.com
Tucked away in the Appalachian foothills, Fort Payne, Alabama was once called “The Sock Capital of the World.” It is here that Zkano Organic Cotton Socks are made. Zkano is a small, family owned & operated business with a serious passion for making organic cotton socks. We blend years of manufacturing know-how with USA made craftsmanship to achieve the highest quality products possible. While many companies have chosen outsourcing, we’ve remained a hometown company, staying true to our values: country, family and environment. For more information, please visit: www.zkano.com
Combining two loves: hand beading and reclaimed glass, Vella Mode designs easy to wear pieces under the lines Vella Mode and its eco line: Evella Collection. After making an ethical debut featuring the Evella Collection during fashion week in New York September 2010, designer Trecy Bleich continues to present very feminine pieces using handmade and natural materials to the fashion conscious individual. Trecy holds a genuine passion for her eco designs and the causes she aligns her company with. A portion of sales are donated to the Lupus Foundation for research in memory of her mother, Evella Lawrence, whom succumbed to the disease in June 2000. For more information, visit: www.vellamode.com
Suzseams is a millinery label committed to the belief that every woman looks beautiful in the right hat. Inspired by historical dress and timeless glamour, label founder Susan Morehead creates wearable hats with a design focus on sculptural form, the artful interplay of quality materials, and modest vintage embellishment. Susan's seasonal collections, created with traditional millinery techniques and custom-made wooden blocks, ensure great style and couture craftsmanship in a wide range of sizes. Hats have symbolized femininity and culture for centuries, but each hat also becomes an expression of its wearer's identity. With a philosophy that emphasizes education and collaboration, Suzseams invites women everywhere to discover millinery's timeless mystique for themselves. For more information, please visit: www.suzseams.com
Fashionable Notes, created by renowned fashion and bridal designer Aubrey Lenyard, is a line of fashionable, clever and fun reusable market bags. The collection includes canvas and jute market bags, the "couture" collection Hampton and A bags and market bags for men. The company's mission is to design stylish market bags for eco-friendly fashionistas to shop in style. A celebrity favorite year-round, new colors include natural, tangerine, violet, lime green, pink and aqua. For more information, visit: www.fashionablenotes.com
Sustainable, Atlanta-based, jewelry designer, Amy Bubes launched Amy Bubes Jewelry, in 2009, after receiving an overwhelming interest in a stack of handcrafted bangles that she created. Since its launch, Amy Bubes Jewelry has expanded to a full line that includes bracelets, bangles, earrings, necklaces and rings, and is featured in four of the most notoriously competitive markets along the East Coast. The key driving factors in her swift and continued success: a relentless adherence to authentic yet wearable designs and the use of Argentium Sterling Silver, a purer form of (sterling) silver that doesn't release harmful toxins during the manufacturing process, like traditional Sterling does. Aside from the environmentally responsible appeal, this purer concentration of silver allows it to be highly tarnish resistant and exhibit a beautiful brightness and lasting luster that surpasses that of platinum. For more information, visit: www.amybubesjewelry.com
Sushiami has recently unveiled a new t-shirt line for women featuring "Sushi Love" Brooke and the "Rock Star" Sydney. From the whimsical and creative mind of designer Mimi Tin, Sushiami is a one-of-a-kind collection of ottoman "poufs" and accessories to spark the imagination of all who sit, lounge and play. Along with the collection's signature "pouf," an oversized floor pillow ottoman that resembles a piece of sushi, Sushiami features the Brooke and Sydney dolls, two easily loveable, bright-eyed plush Asian dolls that add even more excitement to the playful collection. Based in Atlanta, the ever-growing collection also includes round sushi throw pillows, bracelet charms and Sushiami t-shirts. For more information, visit: www.sushiami.com
Recycling.It's a smart way to look good. And there's no smarter combination than Smart Glass Jewelry and a recycled bottle. Each piece of handmade jewelry features recycled glass, sterling silver, or gold fill. Look closely. You'll see some of your favorite products in a whole new light. The colorful glass used in this recycled line is individually selected and cut from an empty bottle, ensuring that each Smart Glass Jewelry piece is an original work of art. Smart Glass founder and designer Kathleen Plate's pieces have been embraced by such eco-conscious celebrities as Amy Smart, Christina Applegate and Sienna Miller, seen on Entourage, Samantha Who and Nip/Tuck. A media favorite, Kathleen has been featured in national magazines and television programs including The Sundance Channel's Big Ideas for a Small Planet. For more information, please visit: www.smartglass.com or www.kathleenplate.com
Using semi-precious beads and Austrian crystals encased in bimetal wires and chains, Mark Edge's one-of-a-kind jewelry creations owe their success to their deceptive simplicity. Always staying atop trends, Mark blends contemporary and modern styles to give his jewelry a trendy, yet timeless, feeling.
www.markedge.com