MY STORY

The name brûlée was gifted to me 20 years ago by the family of an incredible french speaking friend. The nickname was given lovingly and, at the time, illustrated their understanding of my fiery personality.

I have always found joy and freedom in self-expression through making and wearing flamboyant objects. This spilled over into a side project where I would design and make things for friends and their extended circles. Over the years this made-to-order activity has grown into a business where I design and manufacture unique pieces that help wearers to express their individualism and personality.

Each and every brûlée piece has been individually designed and handmade for you to wear and enjoy. I hope that they connect you to your own fire in some small way!

Wherever possible, materials for the items on this website are sourced locally. All care is taken to reduce waste and reutilise scrap materials. I feel strongly about supporting small local businesses and through brûlée want to encourage consumers to see the value in the slow fashion movement. Actively buying locally produced items provides support to our makers and restores the sense of value that these treasured items should hold. It also allows us to begin to reframe the disposable mindset of fast fashion.

In the immortal words of Vivienne Westwood, “Buy less, choose well, make it last.”