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Every hat that Nadia Valavanis of BSVII creates comes with a story. Your story. Made with love and inspiration, these bespoke hats are a creative symbol of the purpose and meaning that resides in your inner self.   Name: Constantina || AKA: Nadia || Often found: In my studio || Listening to: Blues || Whilst sipping: Coffee or whiskey || Passionately discussing: My next project or life goals || And working on: HATS!   "A hat is a flag, a shield, a bit of armor, and the badge of femininity. A hat is the difference between wearing clothes and wearing a costume; it's the difference between being...

Living an eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t require huge changes to your life.   With more and more people becoming aware of our impact on the environment, we’re seeing an increase in articles talking about the ways you can live an eco-friendly lifestyle. However, for many of us, making the switch to an eco-friendly lifestyle can be intimidating and overwhelming. It can sometimes seem like you need to make huge sacrifices if you want to live more sustainably - settling for products that don’t look as nice or work as well. The good news folks is that the opposite is true. With...

Meet the artisan shoemaker creating products for individualists, innovators, thinkers, makers and those who are too gentle to live among wolves. Name: Stefanie Schoeninger || AKA: Stef or Schnitzel (because of my German heritage haha) || Often found:  In my studio or in the ocean || Listening to: Vocal deep house (what can I say? I’m a Berlin girl..) || Whilst sipping: A glass of Laphroaig || Passionately discussing: Design ideas, politics & human rights, what’s for dinner, the power of the mind || And working on: Shoes.   They say that a journey of a thousand miles begins with...

Sustainability. It’s a word we’ve been hearing more and more in the past few years. As we continue to see and feel the effects of unsustainable practices on our environment, many people are now looking for ways to live a more ethical and sustainable life. For some, this includes rethinking how we buy and purchase. A recent study by Pew Research Center found that “climate change is seen as the top threat in 13 of 26 surveyed countries, more than any other issue the survey asked about”.  Here at Nash + Banks, we believe that small actions can lead to...