Lately I have been spending more and more time seeking out new accessories that speak more to a lifestyle than to just style. One of the companies I have come across is Giles & Brother. A sister brother duo, originally from Florida and now headquartered in NYC, they create quite remarkable pieces. They mix in an old world charm that is so refreshing in today's more glitzy approach to jewelery. This duo take more commonplace elements, such as nuts and bolts, hooves, railroad spikes, muskets, antlers, and fishing hooks, and pairs them with supple leather - a combination that just enchants me. The rugged, used, pre-loved, and tested construction evoke a traveled and seasoned feel to them. It's a type of equestrian look that is starting to evolve where logos are absent in all but the most discrete of details. Leather goods have always spoken to a certain level of luxury, but being embossed, inlayed, printed, and embroidered - not to mention accented with oversize hardware - was never really my thing. I am delighted, and relieved, to see the shift from attention grabbing, logo splattered, glamazon attitude to a more subtle - but no less luxurious - approach to style, and Giles & Brother fit the bill.
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