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The Makers is a hot-list collection by The Aficionados for absolute style lovers and those that share our artisanal passion for handmade and crafted creativity. This is our little designers’ hub of independent excitement listing our friends discovered on our travels. From the hand-made to the luxury of bespoke, from rare creations to the everyday items made with intricacy, browse through this lifestyle community that is brimming with originality, thoughtful design and mama-cool creatives.
Located in the heart of Mallorca’s old town in Palma, perfumier Arquinesia brings you on a journey through the Balearics with its evocative scents. One to take home with you.
read moreNatural beauty guru Yael Alkalay founded Red Flower in NYC in 1999, an environmentally and socially responsible beauty product, infused with aromatherapy and botanicals.
read morePleasingly bumpy vases, misshapen bowls, muted-hued glazed cups, irregular plates – these are the characteristics of Gregor Titzes ceramic work and his Studionero.
read moreFabulously individualistic hand crafted tiles made using Etruscan clay, traditional methods with a modern design - terracotta to glazed ceramics.
read moreFrom a bluebell wood in Perthshire to a smoothly sculpted piece of furniture for a special spot, Angus Ross is a wood crafter and expressive designer of extraordinary proportions.
read moreDiscarded fishing nets, creative innovations and robotic 3D printing recycle marine waste off the coast of Greece into designer homewares taking plastic marine waste and turning it into statement furniture.
read moreArtisanal textiles by Fabricaal keep the centuries old traditions of Alentejo alive by crafting rugs, blankets, bags, and homeware made from merino wool - a sustainable, colourful and beautiful company.
read moreUnashamedly citing themselves as ‘crafters of the world’s finest umbrellas’, founders Moses Manley and Edward Gucewicz merged a centuries-old tradition with a modern, design-focus style.
read moreNew York Footwear brand Feit is a counterpoint to consumerism and over-production, instead it is a label where product integrity and sustainability come first, while also emphasizing craftsmanship and individuality.
read more'Oh Yeah,' from cult band 'Yello' to producing ethical, fair-trade chocolate, Oro de Cacao is real chocolate using a manufacturing process that carefully extracts the actual flavour of the bean.
read moreCan you capture the flavours of life in a spirit? Empirical is a Copenhagen based experimental distillery by Lars Williams and Mark Emil Hermansen, creating unusual flavours that capture life through taste.
read moreFounder Sam Whitten is on a mission to displace plastic frames with a high design, vegan and 100% natural, sustainable alternative - all hand made in Edinburgh, Scotland.
read moreMade with precision, intelligence and a thoughtful consciousness, Simon Jacomet is on a mission to refine every detail of the ski-making process, with as little waste as possible.
read moreUnable to find a hat to hide his growing-out hairdo, Nuriel decided to make his own felt creation. He christened the look as ‘vagabond’ and within six months Nomade Moderne was born.
read moreUsing simplicity, curiosity, and a deep respect for nature, Maloja is now known for its innovative and highly original skiwear and cycling kit.
read moreSmall batch distillery produces this artisanal Gin - infused by wild mountain herbs from Austria's Voralberg region, make this the hallmark of taste.
read morePatrizia Fabri is often the first port of call for film makers, fashion photographers, models, artists, pop stars and costume designers. From the practical to the outlandish, the brand has become synonymous with old-world charm set to a modern world.
Harnessing the power of nature into high-quality skincare through strict sustainable practices, Susanne Kaufmann products use ingredients sourced from the mountains of Austria.
read moreExceptional pieces of precision engineering – Berlin based Mykita sunglasses fuse the handcrafted with high technology to produce eyewear that redefines the aesthetic of luxury.
read morePolished Polish cool sums up Fashion designer Magda Butrym, whose label launched in Poland back in 2014, causing a fashion wave.
read moreRailing against bland made-for-all-noses perfumes, guerrilla fragrance-makers Le Labo started a revolution with unique, hand-formulated scents and plenty of soul.
read moreWith a timeless design that transcends trends, Horgenglarus chairs, made in Switzerland, have achieved cult status with their unique craftsmanship in bending large pieces of wood.
read moreA brand this quirky yet with such cohesion, it makes sense that it was created by two brothers, Jan and Patrick Olyslager, who hail from Antwerp.
read moreAn organic winery, on the sunny terrain of quaint village Oggau, is the location of Gut Oggau – a small family-run wine-making business which produces an abundance of red wine, elegant whites and international renowned sweet wine.
read moreFrom Panama’s, wide-brimmed sun hats, linen hats to classic straw hats, Giorgio’s caters for men and women and is a third generation family -owned millinery.
read moreEnvironmentally conscious, 'clean' skis made to last a lifetime and handmade in Chamonix, Rōnin Skis are a winter sports brand for the future, Rōnin – refers to a type of Japanese samurai who has lost his master, becoming a wandering warrior, able to choose their own path, or in this case mountain.
read moreEver wondered why Cleopatra bathed in milk? Well, luckily for us, the founders of Vielö pondered this very question, discovering that the by-product of dairy - whey - held the key to locking in moisture.
read moreProducing both slalom, race carvers and all-mountain skis, Timbaer skis come in a range of materials, but each benefit from a bamboo core - giving their skis unique flexibility yet sturdiness.
read moreFounded by three self-confessed coffee addicts, Gringo Nordic are serious about its sourcing, production and roasting. Their speciality coffee beans come from small farms and cooperatives, to support farmers that focus on quality, from as far and as wide as Rwanda, Brazil and Sumatra.
read moreProudly known as the oldest handcrafted hat maker in Italy, Giuseppe Borsalino created the brand in 1888, in the northern Italian town of Alessandria.
read moreWhat do you do if you inherit six acres of fig orchards? If you’re Antonio Longo you start Santomiele, a luxury confectionary business that uses the sun-dried figs in delicious handmade chocolates, stuffed figs, cakes and syrups.
read moreA small Scottish company crafting redwood-veneered and natural fibre skis, capped in a unique hardwood veneer which gives it a retro-cool yet strikingly modern look.
read moreThe story starts in 1921 with a boy from Belfast who saw an advert for a tailoring apprentice position. Cycling over 100 miles to Donegal, with a dream in his pocket.
read moreFor more than 120 years, this is the last of its kind, Ganterie Boon is a traditional glove shop in Antwerp, with around 10,000 pairs in stock to find the perfect mitt fit.
read moreForth-generation hatmaker in Signa Florence since 1875, Grevi stands alongside iconic fashion brands, together celebrating the longevity of Italy’s renowned fashion heritage.
read moreNissos Beer, brewed on the wild beautiful Cyclades Greek island of Tinos, also known as the holy island, is a crafted natural, chemical-free beer, made with passion by Maya Tsoclis and Alexandros Kouris.
Striving for perfection in the field of tobogganing and skiing, Mach ski are wood, aircraft aluminium, fibreglass and a graphite racing base to create a smooth, fast speed.
read moreA small craft textile brand, My Alpaca’s handmade duvets are made from cotton satin, filled with 100% pure alpaca fibre - individually made, artisan created bedding full of soul and crafted with love.
read moreFor the stylish dog owner and canine-about-town, Maxbone is a one-stop shop of contemporary apparel and accessories.
read moreTopping the heads of stylish men and women since 1838, Basque country shop Casa Ponsol in San Sebastian is the oldest hat shop in Spain.
read moreIn the hat industry since 1919, this Swiss business knocks out handmade, crafted, hats of every sort & kind from their hat making workshop 'Hutwerkstatt'.
read moreInis Meáin is an oil painting of rough, turbulent seas, labyrinths of stone and carpets of moss and wild flora, all of which are reflected in each design, knit and stitch of the area’s famed ‘fisherman’s sweaters’.
read moreSouth Tyrol’s celebrated wool and cashmere fashion house, Moessmer has a client roster that ranges from the royal Habsburgs to the Obamas, demonstrating their seamless and successful fusion of high-end fashion and heritage design.
read moreWhen Daniel Dreifuss decided to change up time for good, he left behind the fast pace of the New York finance world to enter the slowed down lifestyle of Switzerland, where the intricate world of watchmaking occupied him.
read moreCreated and built since 1981 by those with a passion for riding, Åre Skidfabrik are Swedish manufacturers of skis and snowboards.
read moreA highly attuned eco-thinker, Anna Paghera channels her creative senses into the fields of design, interiors and fragrance. All linked by a love of nature, each project she approaches comes from the soul.
read morePossibly one of the best recent discoveries, the hand-loving brand Plainly is not only the most stylish-looking hand-care product we’ve tried and tested but also incredibly effective. Made in Germany.
read moreSwiss luxury ski brand ZAI make skis of innovative design, craftsmanship and excellent performance with science underpinning ski design in this high-octane sport.
read moreMeet Maria Svensson and Esmeralda-Vidfar, two wool-loving ladies from Gothenburg on the Swedish west coast. Based in an art-collective studio space with ten other designers and artists, they create the knitwear that they had always dreamed of wearing as spotted by the owners of the creative fashionista den of Gothenburg, Hotel Flora.
read moreWhisper the names – Rain Cloud, Driftwood, White Smoke and Ink - and already your nose is twitching to find out more. Meet cult Perfumer H, aka Lyn Harris.
read moreThe three sisters that form Swedish fashion brand House of Dagmar stand by three pillars of production, including high quality in fabrics, production process and design, and live by an ever increasing awareness of sustainability which they strive to better each season with their classic women’s clothing, made to empower the wearer.
read moreInspired by the works of artist Louise Bourgeois, who strives to recreate the relationship between the human body and the surrounding tangible world, Maison Femme’s collections stand for strength infused with emotion and intelligence
read moreHat maker to the stars, family milliner business Mühlbauer’s designs began over a hundred years ago and now fly from Vienna to top some of the most famous heads in the world.
read moreAustrian health brand Ringana have been bringing wellness solutions since 1996 with their ethical and sustainable line of beauty products, skin care and supplements.
read moreWith a focus on handbags and leather goods, the brand merges the diversity of its founders Tanja Bradaric and Taro Ohmae, of Croatian and Japanese heritage respectively, with a love of Viennese tradition.
read moreBringing together unique, artisanal brands from all over the world including Japan, Europe and the US, Trunk opens the door onto a highly stylised shopping experience where you can connect with emerging worldwide designers.
read moreFusing safety, style and precision innovation with typical Swedish cool, Hövding have solved the conundrum of ‘hat hair’ with a neat collar-like band that sits around your neck, turning into an airbag that protects the head, neck and face if a collision occurs.
read morePatchwork flat caps, flowing capes a flash of colour on on a windswept cliff walk, throws to accompany a fireside drink, blankets to cuddle up in after a day in the unspoilt wilderness: these are the mainstay of Eddie Doherty’s woven goods.
read moreGreece for Lovers must be one of the most original design studios around. Fusing their cheeky kitsch humour with a pastiche on the notion of Greekness, their contemporary products are completely one-of-a-kind.
read moreOne of the rawest parts of Ireland – the Wild Atlantic Way - is home to McNutt’s, producers of the softest cashmere and woollen blankets, scarfs and throws, crafted by local artisan weavers.
read moreZeus+Dione, a Greek resortwear brand that celebrates Hellenic culture, creates timeless fashion, with rare pieces that fit seamlessly into a sun-soaked lifestyle that values comfort and luxury.
read moreHieronymus is a luxury Swiss stationer that treats its letter-printed cards, hand-bound notebooks, bespoke business cards, leather bags and everything stationery-related as precious products.
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