Amazonia
Category: Accessories
Competitions: International
Accessory and womenswear brand JENNIFER DUFFY created elevated accessories and garments designed to last a lifetime. With material choice, functionality, and longevity at the forefront of all her designs, she produces exquisite products for the most discerning consumer. JENNIFER DUFFY debuts the collection ‘Amazonia’ inspired by topical horticulture within the Amazon Basin’s flora biome. The term ‘Amazonia’ denotes the area of rainforest which surrounds the Amazon River; this expanse of land is segregated into 96 ecoregions inhabited by Amazonian plant species. This Collection highlights the severity of land-use change within Amazonia and how this issue is currently affecting the planet’s climate. Developments within Amazonia are directly causing rapid loss of habitat within the Amazon Flora, making this topic a matter of urgency and a global focus. Duffy encompasses the multi-layered and complex infrastructure of the Amazon Biome, illustrated through the collection’s colour palette of bottle green and vivid purple. During the development of the collection, Duffy decided to invert this shade of green, creating a contrasting vivid purple. Both shades together solidify the concept of Amazonia. The collection’s structure, dimensional silhouettes, and angular lines that further reflect the multiple ecoregions that make up Amazonia. JENNIFER DUFFY uses only the finest ethical Italian leathers, sourced from the by-products of the meat consumption industry. The brand’s signature chain is made from British Argentium Silver 960, a superior choice of material to Sterling Silver 925 due to its harder alloy which provides a higher grade of durability and strength. Argentium Silver 960 does not tarnish like Sterling, providing a bright white appearance. Additionally, the material has natural anti-hypoallergenic properties, making this material an excellent choice for individuals who are sensitive to metals such as nickel, commonly used within accessory designs. These elements considered throughout the design choices assure dependability throughout each product. Gathered Maxi Handbag: This bag is crafted from genuine Italian cowhide leather in bottle green and features a soft natural gathered body with contrasting structured sides. The versatile design is a contemporary bucket silhouette with a chain closure made from JENNIFER DUFFY’s signature Argentium Silver 960 and features the decorative Identification bar insert with laser engraved Hallmark Authentication and JENNIFER DUFFY laser engraved on the reverse. The handbag is completed with a contrasting Amazonian custom cotton sateen printed lining and is designed to be held in hand or worn as a shoulder bag.
