Fenda, artsy jewelry made in Brazil

At Fenda, shapes are crafted by hands, jewels are inspired by cutlery in a Salvador Dali spirit, and Brazilian stones seem to have been unearthed from the pieces themselves. A deeply artistic approach to jewelry, born from the imagination of Roberta and Sam, a British-Brazilian couple with a strong sensitivity to embellishment.

Their pieces are handcrafted using the ancient technique of lost wax – an almost instinctive approach to material that they also pass on through workshops, to preserve this jewelry culture rooted in feeling and gesture. We met with them for their very first Premiere Classe session, where the couple started its first European wholesale journey with great success.

What makes Premiere Classe so appealing for a brand like yours?

Premiere Classe is not only a reference in terms of organization, it also has a reputation for understanding craftsmanship and respecting the artistic aspect of things. Our pieces are rooted in craftsmanship so it felt like the right place to be appreciated. And that’s how we’ve been feeling since we arrived! The team has been great to us, and we’ve met buyers with a true appreciation for conscious, handmade pieces. 


Did you come with a specific strategy in mind?

Not really, it was more about seeing how it went. Of course, because it’s Fashion Week we were expecting to meet people who’d understand the brand, and to get a chance to be known in Paris. And we did have some great surprises! We met people from New York to Japan, Sweden and the Czech Republic, and did some nice sales. 

What do you think made you stand out among buyers?

We stick to our DNA. We never try to adapt to a specific trend or client, we just remain very connected to what moves us as artists. Ergonomics are also hugely important to us. You’ve got to feel good in what you’re wearing, and to really feel like you’re carrying a piece of sculpture around your body. Last, the display is crucial, especially in a place like this one. When the buyers walk in, they must be able to feel the brand by looking at the display. 


Talking about display, if you had to do a collab with one other brand at a trade show, which one would it be?

We’ve loved Tal Maslavi’s chewing-gums designs and Trovelore’s beaded brooches and objects, especially the beaded papaya. They both work around food, maybe their designs could be eaten with our cutlery!

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