DESIGNER INTERVIEW : HENSON

Henson jewerely to me is a dark label in which as you can see by the images from the ‘Cælestis’ collection to be very connected to the human, the wearer. This collection takes inspiration from a primordial, intangible mother of being. Henson manipulates metals mixing minerals silver and brass with irreverent unorthodoxy and bringing light to dark places. They started out in 2008 making tees and now fully loaded into their signature jewelery. I just love the dark metal and how it seems almost weather and raw.

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Designer/s name/s?
Andy and Goldie

Where are you based?
Goldie: We work out of Sydney and Melbourne


When was the label was formed and why/how did you come about this idea?



Andy: We started the label back in late 2008. Basically we wanted to make the things we wanted to wear and couldn't get anywhere else.



What was the process/ how did you start beginning your label?



Andy: We started with t-shirts. Sold them to a few stores and then took the profits and made more stuff. The more stuff we sold the more new and exciting things we could make ... its a vicious cycle really.
Goldie: Yes, got to love the t shirt! Our process was always going to be learn as we go. One thing I have always believed in is if you want to do something no one will hand to you ... so give it a go and things start to happen!


Why jewelery?

Andy: Jewelery was a brain fart that just happened. You know when someone says "imagine this" and then someone else says , "lets try and make it". We were so happy with the way the first range of rings turned out, that we both just got really into it.
Goldie: People always say that mens jewellery is so limited and hard to find , after playing round we were surprised with what we could do and coupled with that lovely friend and family feedback everything snowballed into what is out from us today .. everyone loves a little bling...



Were you always a fashionable person?

Andy: Not until i started copying goldie
Goldie: ha ha definitely thought I was on top of it! flat brim hip hop styles, shoes , nice time pieces.. age aye thank god you have to grow up..




What is your style/s?

Goldie: I always want to feel and look good , I'm not afraid to admit that, always got a hat somewhere close.. I get pissed off on how much Andy copies me

Your own favourite staple piece in your wardrobe.

Andy: These boots we had sampled in Melbourne last year ... wear them everyday!
Goldie: yeah them dam boots, I even try to wear them in summer ... I don't get too far .. the hat!!


Your favourite piece from your label.

Goldie: I'm doing two, roes tee from a couple of winters ago and the pinky onyx ring hitting stores now..
Andy: The cube necklace.



Which designs are most popular?

Andy: The more conservative pieces always move better, but i think our big rings get us the most attention.
Goldie: probably the rings; the stinky pinky!


Tips for aspiring designers, like me?

Goldie: Don't think its all blunts 40's and bitches..
Andy: Have fun and don't stress about the cash




Did you have any education in fashion? if so, where? if not, how did you learn the technical aspects?

Andy: I actually studied film ... we kinda just made it up and made lots of mistakes.
Goldie: I did a few night classes in jewellery but everything I was shown we had worked out.. must be that kiwi ingenuity .


How did your friends/family react to your label?

Goldie: Dad was WHAT. ???? friends always keep ya going..
Andy: Most people I know are pretty positive about the whole thing. People are always asking how its going and what we are doing now.




How do you approach your designs and what inspires you?

Andy: I like to start with a broad idea or even a theme and then just think things through. We come up with a million ideas and then just pick the best ones.
Goldie: like Andy said ideas ideas ideas, !! we like to have a theme to our collections , things that everyone will see more, as we progress over time.

What are your aesthetics?

Andy: Heavy, roughened, backyard bodyshop.
Goldie: our own for sure...


How is your label unique from others in Australia and abroad ?

Andy: I guess because we don't have specific fashion experience we really are making it up. I think our designs are unique and our methods certainly are.


Favourite designer/s and why?

Andy: Alvin Manalo. He's helped us so much along the way.
Goldie: Alvin's the man!! Saint Augustine Academy made with love...


For people who don't know your label, how would you describe it in a 3 words/sentence?

Andy: Dark,Heavy,A little bit mean.
Goldie: check it out!!



For more check out here at www.thisishenson.com