Holiday Party Fun!

Our Studio Holiday Party was a great success - thanks to everybody who came out!  In the age of Instagram and Twitter, pictures of the event and the space were being posted throughout the evening -  I thought it would be fun to share some of my favourites here.  Stay tuned for more upcoming studio events in the new year!

Taken by our intern Nicole - @soniceagal

Taken by Megan Reynolds - @maegunrey

Taken by blogger Nicole - @daintygirl_to

Yum! Taken by @soniceagal

Taken by Anthea Tang - @aduotang

Taken by Daniela Andrews @danielaandrews

Taken by @soniceagal

YOU'RE INVITED..!

Tis the season for holiday parties!  This Tuesday is the perfect chance to get yourself and those on your list your fav jewels.. Come and enjoy a glass of wine and some nibbles on us!

SHOPIFY STORIES: Biko's Story

It was absolutely amazing to have Matt and Serena from Shopify spend a day with me in the Biko studio. They produced this video, which gives a glimpse into my life as a designer and Shopify user.

Read about Shopify Stories on their blog here.

Lasso The Moon

You may have heard, we've moved to a new [awesome] studio!  We also have a new collection - Lasso The Moon -  to be launched online on August 29th. I look forward to sharing the ups and downs of studio hunting soon - in the meantime, a snippet of our FW12 collection press release, along with some teaser photos: 

SS12 Campaign // VIDEO

It's all about rainbow brights and layering with Biko this season.

Biko's SS12 Lookbook: A Light Odyssey Into Tomorrow // NOW ONLINE

Presenting the latest Biko lookbook for the SS12 campaign.  Flip your way through and stay awhile.
Stay tuned for the video, coming soon!

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In case you're not connected to a Flash-enabled device, or just not into flipping those fancy and fun pages, you can check out the images from the campaign here:

Behind-The-Scenes: The SS12 Campaign Shoot

This has been the most eventful week here at Biko.  The day before we launched the SS12 collection online (here), we went on set to Michael Alberstat's studio for an impromptu photoshoot for the campaign.

I had the most lovely and talented team, and I couldn't be more grateful for all their hard work that made this shoot happen.  A very special thanks to creative director Karolina of The White Room, photographer Michael Alberstat, makeup and hair artist Anna Nenoiu and Ford model Mackenzie Loop. Also, thanks to my assistant Carly Blackman, as well as Michael's assistants!

Now - on to some behind-the-scenes goodness:

Michael's studio is just a dream. I would kill to work in these surroundings.

Wardrobe and makeup.

Prep time.

On set - Mackenzie workin' it!

We love her! We were oooh-ing and ahhh-ing at the computer screens the whole time!

Two shots from the bunch. Mackenzie is a true Biko girl!

A well-deserved lunch break for the team. Great company and a successful day!

Staying Creative...

via Couleurblind

Colour Is Happiness

Getting inspired for the warmer weather, I know it's soon to come...
For the first time, colour was a big driving force behind the SS12 Biko collection, which will be available online for purchase in just a week and a half.
Some colourful inspiration:

Left: Source unknown,  Right: via xabuton.tumblr.com

Artist Carnovsky's work

Left: Filippo Minelli's work,  Right: via CouleurBlind

Rag & Bone's Houston St Project, a few years ago

Left: via xabuton.tumblr.com,  Right: Source unknown

Artist Guido Mocafico's work

Sneak Peeks of the Biko SS/2012 Collection

A Day in the Life of Biko

It's crunch time to release the SS12 collection, and I awoke yesterday with the idea to take photos throughout the day to document the goings-on in the studio.

Morning latte, in my favourite mug, made by ceramic artist Hugo Didier.
(Breanna you'll laugh at this one)

Rocks waiting to be wrapped.

Wolfie the Biko mascot, wearing an assortment of random pieces that
needed to be hung.

Interns Carly and Courtlynd organizing samples to be pinned for reps.

Bracelet and necklace samples being made, and a very messy desk!

Working away.

SS12 samples laid out and ready to be pinned.

Intern days are often (healthy) lunch days out.  

Stay tuned for more on the SS12 Collection, to be released very soon.

Press: Jordan-based 'U Magazine' Interviews Biko

Read on for your fill of Biko insider scoop... and Happy New Year! xo