Wild in the City

1. Papier-mâché Diamond Brooches by Bvbblegvm
2. Table Mountain Artwork by Elsabé Milandri, Ceramic Bunny by Chandler House
3. You Are My Safe Place Card by Ruschka Du Toit
4. Geometric Gilt Studs by Smith Jewellery
5. Dassie T-shirt by judith+kevin
6. Kudu 'Trophy' by Head On Design
7. Ceramic Bunnies by Sootcookie
8. Brass & Silver Deco Dance Necklace by Schwarzie
9. Horse Pop-Up Card by Simple Intrigue
10. Silver Flamingo Tie Clip by Eon Hoon
11. Cape Town Ambigram Letterpress Print by judith+kevin
12. Silver, Pearl & Quartz Necklace by Schwarzie
13. Blue Swallows Tealight Shade by Sharon Boonzaier Design
14. Botcem PPC Cement Laptop Bag by the WREN design
15. Leaving the City Illustration by Alex Latimer

Fathers Day 2015

We've rounded up some of our handsomest gifts for Fathers Day on the 21st June -

why not treat your dad to something stylish, useful and made right here in South Africa!

Collapsible Laptop Stand by Unfayzdesign, R390

Pistol, Cowboy and Moustache Gilt Cufflinks by Smith Jewellery, R295 - R345 per pair

Printed Paper iPad/Tablet Sleeves by the WREN design, R340 - R405

Printed Glass Coasters by Cabo Design, R50 each

Illustrated A4 Art Print by Jaco Haasbroek, R565

St Silver T-Rex Tie Clip by Eon Hoon, R460

Raw Oak Cheese Boards by MOKO, R65

Gilt Soldier Tie Pin & Matching Gilt Cufflinks by Smith Jewellery, R1140 for the set of 3

Viking Ceramic Bowl by Sessi Bee, R295

Dippy Egg Board by Alice May Designs, R250

May Inspiration : Moments of Light

1.  Letterpress Card by judith+kevin
2.  Brass & Silver Necklaces by A Bird Named Frank & Transcendence Print by Dave Roberston
3.  Leather Fan Earrings by White Rabbit Days
4.  Sawed Brass Rings & Beaten Brass Tribal Cuff by Smith Jewellery
5. & 6.  The Tale of How by The Blackheart Gang
7.  Hand Block-Printed Cushion Cover by Henri Kuikens
8.  Laser-cut Wooden Earrings by Daze
9.  St Silver Fawn Necklace by Reverie Designs
10.  Pale Mountain Journey Illustration by Lovely Sweet William
11.  Oxydised St Silver Wishbone Necklace by Eon Hoon Jewellery
12.  Pale Cross Journey Illustration by Lovely Sweet William

February Inspiration

1. Pink Bunny by Sootcookie Ceramics, Two Tone Heart Necklaces by  Inge Marais Jewellery, Card by Bvbblegvm, Wooden Stand by JA!
2. Secret Ninja Card by judith&kevin,
3. "I love you like" Necklaces by Inge Marais Jewellery
4. Postcard by Tatjana Buisson Design
5. Lingerie by Mieks Knickers
6. Flamingo Tie Clip by Eon Hoon Jewellery
7. Original Drawing for #Make1toTake1 at KIN on Kloof
8. Perspex & Fabric Bowties by Tied Up
9. Illustration by Lovely Sweet William
10. Small Wooden Africas by MOKO, Delicious Napkins by Nelle
11. Silhouette Necklace by Offbeat Melody
12. Gilt Bear Cufflinks by Smith Jewellery
13. Heart Studs by Forever Love
14. Illustration by Lovely Sweet William

Fresh in February:

Pop in to KIN on Kloof to be a part of #Make1toTake1 - an epic art swap that will run until the end of the month. Be brave and create a small drawing / doodle / some wise words, and in return, pick an original piece that someone has drawn for you and that's just waiting for you to come in and choose it from our windows. Read more about it here.

the #RemakeChallenge : Fashion Photoshoot : Kelly Ricardo with Eon Hoon Jewellery

These are the stunning images from the official Remake Challenge photoshoot held at the Cape Town Fashion Council with SDR Photo / Simon Deiner. All jewellery by Eon Hoon Jewellery and all outfits by Kelly Ricardo.

Kelly (right) with her model (left) at the Remake Challenge Fashion Shoot

For more images of Eon's designs click here 

For more info on the Remake Challenge click here

Browse Eon Hoon at kinshop.co.za

The #RemakeChallenge : And the winner is...

Nikki from Live Eco opens the evening

After months of watching the fashion designers transform their initial ideas into real, wearable garments and our KIN jewellery designers work to complement their ideas, the winners were announced last Thursday night at an elegant awards evening held at Selections Warehouse in Wembley Square.

Tas, Chantal and Karen looking oh-so glamourous

And the winners for the fashion section are (...drumroll...)

Liam Power - First Prize (centre right)

Leandra du Bruyn - Second Prize (second from the right)

Nicole Smith - Third Prize (third from the right

Nikki Stear of Live Eco with Liam Power

Gillian Fuller moments before her fashion designer, Liam, is announced as the First Prize Winner

 

Chantal Louw (centre) with Gillian Fuller, Eon Hoon, Anna Raimondo, and Karen Schwarz  : 4 of the +-120 reasons why we love what we do so much <3

What a wonderful collaboration it has been! Not only did we grin uncontrollabley with pride as our own KIN jewellery designers did what they do best and presented really gorgeous collections for the competition's budding designers, but we also learned so much about sustainability and buying consciously from Nikki of Live Eco and many of the Remake Challenge's inspiring sponsors and affiliates. We can't wait for next year!

All photographs in this post by Marguerite du Plooy

The #RemakeChallenge : Eon Hoon teams up with finalist Kelly Ricardo

Brass & Sliced Pencil Crayon Necklace by Eon Hoon

We paired KIN jewellery designer Eon Hoon with Remake Challenge fashion finalist Kelly Ricardo
as the work of both designers is edgy and definitely at least a little dark. Eon was one of the very first KIN designers and has contributed to many of the exhibitions and projects that we have embarked on, but, even knowing him and his work as well as we do, we are constantly drawn to the sense of mystery his designs effortlessly embody.

Kelly Ricardo's Inspiration Board for the Remake Challenge

In Kelly's words:
"My Transparency collection, titled ”Now You See Me”, was inspired by hypnosis. I’m intrigued by the fact that as you are hypnotized, your mind is heightened and open to an altered mental state you’ve always had yet haven’t made use of. The colors often used in the process of hypnotising are black and white, hence my choice of monochrome as part of my collection. Smoke as well plays a part in my inspiration; it has the capability to hide things that aren’t heavily covered. Which is why I chose sheer fabric. If a cloud of smoke is thick enough, it can cover up a lot. So, only those who wish to find out what it is hovering over will get to know. Just like in hypnosis, only the curious and daring will uncover the secrets."

Brass & Sliced Pencil Crayon Ring by Eon Hoon

Eon is always pushing the boundaries of jewellery design through combining unusual, overlooked objects with fine metals and lifting them into the sphere of the precious object. We love his choice of reclaimed pencil crayons as a medium to compliment Kelly's submission. The thin slices of wood and coloured crayon create interesting geometric patterns and fit perfectly into the Remake Challenge's goal of showcasing sustainable fashion and investigating alternate materials.

Two of Kelly Ricardo's Fashion Drawings for the Remake Challenge

Although Eon is constantly exploring new materials and methods, each piece maintains his original high standards for quality and fluent wear-ability. As always, we can't wait to see more of what Eon dreams up into beautiful, captivating jewellery.

Eon Hoon and Kelly Ricardo at the Remake Challenge Photoshoot

More pictures of Eon & Kelly's collaboration coming soon!

But for now :

Read more about the Remake Challenge here!

Follow Eon on Facebook here!

Eon Hoon Jewellery Design : A Hive of Beauty

When Eon Hoon presents an idea to us, we always listen. He is a designer with a unique vision that intermingles life's dark mystery with a refined sense of beauty. Lately, Eon has a particular passion for bees, some of nature's hardest and much-overlooked little workers. He has translated this interest into a fascinating Spring exhibition for KIN on Kloof. Pop in to marvel at the cleverness of the exhibition and chat to Tas about how the pieces are created.

For the month of September, KIN on Kloof's windows are featuring a giant honeycomb that showcases Eon's new range of jewellery made from sterling silver, copper, resin and actual bees and honeycomb. Within this beautiful geometric structure, and in between the glittery pieces of copper and silver, are Eon's interesting facts about bees - making us understand why he so loves and admires these creatures.

These intriguing pendants are drops of clear resin that encapsulate real bees, which have come to the end of the busy lives naturally and collected by Eon himself. Each piece is as unique as the immortalised insect within and is held safely in an elegant sterling silver setting. 

For these limited edition copper honeycomb pendants, Eon used real honeycomb pieces, that have been delicately coated in copper, and threaded them onto oxidised sterling silver chains. Each piece is surprisingly light and has an complex structure, texture & shape. 
 

As with his resin bee pendants, Eon has allowed small pieces of nature to be skillfully re-examined through the magnifying glass of the object & adornment. His use of precious metals and resin is complementary and respectful, and through it Eon preserves the inherent beauty of these natural creations.

KIN on Kloof's window exhibitions are always about celebrating the work of one of our designers and often have a simultaneous social thread that weaves itself into the story presented behind the glass. In doing a bit of reading online, we came across the #savethebees campaign that has been launched by various environmental associations as a global reaction to the use of the chemicals and pesticides which are drastically reducing bee colonies.

There is an interesting article on Yale 360 which states that every third bite of the food that we eat depends on pollinators, especially bees, which is both awe-inspiring and startling. We hope that the more people that become aware of how precious these insects are to us in the most basic sense; the more large scale farmers will halt the use of chemicals toxic to both pests and pollinators. If you have a moment browse the hashtag to see what more people are saying.

Buy or browse more of Eon's work by clicking here!

Follow Eon on Facebook here and Twitter here!

The #RemakeChallenge : The Jewels Behind the Cameras

It began with strong coffee...and now we understand why! As a part of Live Eco's Remake Challenge, the fashion & object finalists took part in a professional photoshoot at the Cape Town Fashion Council today. The contestants had to interact with renowned photographer Simon Deiner, models, make-up artists, hairdressers, assistants, and sponsors - all on a very face-paced, professional level.

Amid the exciting, well-dressed flurry - after months of anticipation - the beautiful pieces designed by five of our KIN jewellery designers for the five fashion finalists, were unveiled. And my-oh-my did they look glorious! Here is a little taste of our experience at the shoot and what you can expect to see more of from our jewellery designers:

Brass Cuff by Schwarzie for Anke Nel

Professional hair & make-up takes no time at all if you're as skilled as these talented artists!

Brass & Pencil Crayon Ring by Eon Hoon for Kelly Ricardo

Kelly Ricardo with her model

Elaborate Brass Neck Piece by Anna Smith for Leandra du Bruyn

The shoot was held at Cape Town Fashion Council who also host numerous exciting workshops from financial management to introductory shoe-making - fascinating & definitely worth a visit!

Copper & Resin Forgotten Age Rings by Inge Marais for Nicole Smith

Never listen to those who say modelling is easy - huge respect for such beautiful faces who can keep their cool under the pressure!

Beaded Neck Piece by Gillan Fuller for Liam Power

For more info on what the #RemakeChallenge is all about, have a look at this blog post, or follow the links below: