Katherine Bree is an established London based designer and has been making jewellery since January 2000. Her stockists include Liberty, the Victoria and Albert Museum shop, and the shop at Tate Britain.
Katherine originally studied for a BSc(Hons) in textile design, and worked for several years as a knitwear designer working for various companies within the fashion industry.
As a jewellery designer Katherine is self-taught, and colour is her main inspiration when designing a collection. She still works in a fashion-orientated way by producing two collections a year, Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter.
Preferring to work with natural semi-precious stones and sterling silver, Katherine often combines unusual gems with those more commonly recognised. She is constantly researching new designs through art galleries, museums, cinema and contemporary culture.
Everything is made by hand in her North London Studio. Her collections are available in major London stores, across the UK and in Europe. Please see her website for full stockist details.
New collection for Autumn/Winter 08/09: The Katherine Bree ‘Winter Garden collection' was inspired by frosty winter woodland.
The collection is available in three colourways: Evergreen. Deep red garnet and green Nephrite Jade, enlivened with accents of purple Amethyst, yellow-green Serpentine and pale green Prehnite. The components are Sterling Silver.Frost. Sparkling Rock Crystal and snow-white Howlite, Silver-grey Labradorite and grey Pearl. Accents of scarlet red Sea Bamboo, and blackened oxidised Silver components.Ember. Flaming Orange Carnelian with Purple Amethyst, and glittering faceted charcoal-black Onyx. The components are 23carat Gold-plated Silver.
From 21st - 23rd November 2008, Katherine will be exhibiting at MADE, formerly the Brighton Craft Fair. Set amid the Regency splendour of Brighton's Corn Exchange, MADE 08 showcases affordable craft, design and applied art. An exciting, diverse and high quality exhibition featuring the best of contemporary craft and design. This show is open to the public and Katherine will be exhibiting on stand 54. The show is open from 21st to 23rd November 2008, tickets £5
http://www.brightoncraftfair.co.uk/
Image credits (from left): Twig necklace, Ember colourway. (meganstevenson.com), Forest necklace and Rock necklace, Evergreen colourway., Forest bracelet, Evergreen colourway.
Katherine Bree
Jewellery
16 Avenue Mews, Muswell Hill, London N10 3NP
T: 020 8883 9565
Contact: Katherine Bree
info@katherinebree.com