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Axl & B, based in
Santa Monica, CA, offers handcrafted couture cuffs designed by
Claire Cole. Passionate about reviving the discarded spirit of our
world, Cole breathes new vitality and beauty into Axl & B’s
truly unique pieces. Having always been inspired by the cast aside
treasures of the world, she began designing jewelry with reclaimed
elements and materials transforming them into precious pieces. The
pieces are more than adornments; they are a realization of the
philosophy that matter is neither created nor destroyed, merely just
reconfigured.
Each couture cuff is
handcrafted entirely from reclaimed materials: belts, earrings,
broaches, cufflinks, buttons, keys, anything and everything. While
belts are the primary source of leather in Axl & B’s signature
designs, occasionally a purse strap or a dog collar might be used.
Rummage sales, thrift stores and junk drawers have always held
endless possibilities of reincarnated treasures for Cole. Every
couture cuff is delightfully unexpected.
Axl & B
collections are inspired by Cole’s travels: the attitude, essence
and life of each city where materials of her locale-named
collections originated. During
her travels, Cole seeks out unique materials at thrift stores and
rummage sales to be incorporated into truly exceptional pieces.
Ultimately, each design is a wearable souvenir from the city in
which it originated from. Axl & B’s pieces are organic
extensions of Cole’s adventurous and insightful spirit as a
designer and world traveler.
Due to the materials used and the nature of Cole’s design ethics, all couture cuffs are limited run productions. Each Axl & B design is uniquely different embracing and personifying individuality.
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