"We lived in Suffolk where nothing ever happens. It's fine if you're 65 and watch Countdown. But we wanted to do something for ourselves.
So I thought let's quit our jobs, pack up, and let's go."
Runaway Fox is the creative partnership of Luis and Poppy, who make bold statement and handmade jewellery designs guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Recently having celebrated their first "Edinburghsary", marking exactly a year since the pair ran away to Scotland, the Runaway Fox has grown from strength to strength with one collection released and their second "Animal Friendly Taxidermy" eagerly anticipated. I was lucky enough to pop over to their flat for a glass of wine, many a blether and some very interesting cupcake making...
After the success of their first collection "The Originals", Poppy and Luis are set to release their second collection "Animal Friendly Taxidermy" this Friday. And to all you animal lovers, you have nothing to fear, ain't no damage been to done to Bambi or Fantastic Mr Fox. Poppy and Luis ethically make all their pieces using local materials and they are bringing their game face with this collection.
"We've upped it a level. The complexity of it this time is more than painting wood, it's experimenting, it's layering acrylic, using better chains, better woodland themed mounts."
And get your wish lists at the ready, because here's a little sneak preview of what to expect.
You're all going to have to race me for the ducks necklace. And the stag. And the badger. And if we're just putting it all out there I wouldn't say no to the pheasants either. I'm already working my way through the first collection (working at Godiva Boutique and being faced with temptation is not helping) as the jewellery made by Runaway Fox is so original and bold that you cannot wear it without someone asking "oh my god where did you get that?"
"Our year here has just totally accelerated since starting Runaway Fox. We've met some amazing people and it just makes us all the more excited for our next one!"
And what can we expect in the future from the pair?
L - "World Domination."
P - " We're going to explore making a wider range and move into more than just jewellery. We're going to keep on being adventurous and simply do anything that excites us."
Like what you see? You can grab Poppy and Luis's first collection "The Originals" here and while you're there, get 20% off by entering THEORIGINAL20 at the check out.
Roll on Friday.
Dayna x
(Photo credit goes to the lovely Miss Poppy herself.)
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