Origin: 2011, Copenhagen, Denmark

Designer: Yvonne Koné

Field: Accessories

Bio:

Koné established her company in the city of Copenhagen, January 2011. Her intuitive approach to design made it happen rather smoothly. On a scene dominated by volatility Koné has found her own niche. She never had the need to define her designs through a seasonal inspiration plot, instead the creations were and are made from an ongoing adaption and interpretation of surroundings, atmospheres and, say, hard metals from a smithy. From the very beginning creating the Yvonne Koné brand was almost as if Yvonne was filling out a void with her long lasting leather goods. Her unique way of juxtaposing bold, raw detailing with classic, soft functionality is what keeps adding to the collections. Therefore, all collections are prolonged refinements of the prior.

Style: Each season a new take on how to develop the soft, washed calf, lamb and nubuck leathers are under handcrafty care. The colors show the same instancy to remain. They all have a black in them, just like an old Disney cartoon, they are never completely pure. Nuances change, hints of greys and browns interfere, still the black never lets go. The final impression is something that lasts and embellishes with time. Yvonne Koné creates crafted, refined leather accessories for men and women. Bags, belts, gloves; all with an unmistakable feel of raw softness and flagrant durability.