As 2022 comes to an end, we took a moment to appreciate the past year. From new brands to special collaborations, to brand insights and culture reading; here are some of our highlights of the year.
1. ONBOARDING GLOBE–TROTTER / Newness
Defining the art of travel since 1897, Globe-Trotter has been making luxury luggage and travel accessories for over 125 years. Its world-renowned suitcases are known for their distinguished design and construction.
2. FEATURED IN FASHION NETWORK ITALY / Culture
After working in the commercial field for several luxury brands, the young entrepreneur (33) created with her business partner, NAMES, a new type of agency, focused on original and unusual accessories that enriches the shelves of fashion brands.
3. MAD FOR KITH LIMITED EDITION CONTAX G2 / RND
KITH, MAD, Globe-Trotter, and RND @ NAMES have come together to reimagine the legendary Contax G2 Camera. Each customised G2 is inspired by 4 iconic KITH/Fieg New Balance colour combinations.
4. BROWNS BEAUTY / Culture
London’s cutting-edge and historic fashion retailer, Browns, has launched into the Beauty Market. In conjunction with the launch, NAMES diverse portfolio of brands are now available at Browns.
5. THE SKATEROOM: I AM WHAT I DO / Culture
Inspired by the legendary artist Louise Bourgeois, THE SKATEROOM takes adversity head on and has released a collection addressing struggle and femininity.
6. ONBOARDING MID/NIGHT 00.00 / Newness
Mid/night 00.00 was created to enhance real and natural beauty, introducing a line of hair and skincare that streamlines daily routines with high-quality products that do more with less.
7. A SULTRY REINTERPRETATION OF LUXURY / Newness
Founded in 2015, Stora Skuggan’s unisex perfumes are based on stories that blur the line between myth and reality. After years of experimentation, the niche perfumery has launched its sixth scent, Azalai.
8. ONBOARDING KINFILL / Newness
The environment clock is ticking, we know the way we’re consuming isn’t sustainable, but the switch to eco-friendly products isn’t always simple. Founded in 2020, Kinfill is a modern care brand with a mission to inspire green living by creating refillable aesthetic products for your everyday life.
9. MAD FOR FARFETCH BEAT AND JACQUES MARIE MAGE FOR MR PORTER / Featured
Creators of household NAMES, our creative team accelerates the growth of emerging and established brands through an omnichannel approach. Bringing together a series of special projects and collaborations, this week we highlight JACQUES MARIE MAGE for MR PORTER and MAD for FARFETCH BEAT.
10. DECLARATION OF 7 / Insights
Founded in 2018, Manasi 7 is a Swedish brand, using only the essentials for nourishing and multifunctional beauty products. At the brand’s core, a ‘declaration of 7’ manifest highlights the fundamentals of their thoughtful products.