Founded in 2007 by anthropologist and designer Laura Bellows and Balinese designer Agus Astradhi, JUL Designs creates distinctive shawl fasteners, garment closures and other wearable accessories. Based in Frederick, the international creative partnership develops unconventional designs with skilled metal and wood artisans in Indonesia, working collaboratively from prototype through production. JUL also creates exclusive, white-label accessories for yarn shops and creative brands through its custom product-development service.
Buttonology IncFounded in 2005 as a local shop in New York City’s Garment Center, family-run Buttonology Inc. supplies buttons, buckles and garment accessories to designers, fabric stores and manufacturers worldwide. Its Manhattan showroom combines an extensive collection of Italian-made buttons with custom logo and dyed-to-match services, while the next generation of the Levy and Haft families helps carry the business forward.New York, NY
The Sun*Kissed Designs By ~Chantél Francina~Since 2011, The Sun*Kissed Designs By ~Chantél Francina~ has built a distinctive design and lifestyle brand around the founder’s vision of expressive, coastal-inspired style. The Baltimore-based company hand makes clothing and accessories for clients around the world, with custom-fit service that lets customers order designs to their own measurements. Its work is shaped by the desert, the coast, and nature, giving the brand a recognizable “Sexy. Global. Chic.” character.BALTIMORE, MD
Kesso's DesignsKesso’s Designs creates handcrafted jewelry inspired by Native American and African artistic traditions, with each piece made as an individual work of art. Founded around the maker’s vision, the store also welcomes custom designs alongside its seasonal collections.YORKVILLE STATION, NY