The Designer                                               

My jewellery is bold, vibrant and striking.  And my pieces portray the essence of strong dynamic women who are not afraid to make a statement.

In truth my jewellery is designed for my alter ego; the women that I imagined I would grow up to be. And so I take inspiration from strong female icons in history and popular culture such as Miriam Makeba, Barbarella, Joan of Arc and Cleopatra.
It also goes without saying that having grown up in Southern Africa, a sense of that region, its colours and cultures are ever present in my designs.

All of these elements are amalgamated by the use of tactile and luscious suede that is the core material that runs through all of my collections. It adds luxuriousness to my work and the palette available works perfectly with my love of colour.

My pieces are for those moments when a woman needs to be remembered such as an important meeting, a sizzling date, a beach party in Ibiza or St Tropez, or for when she needs a "pick-me-up", just like a pair of killer heels.

All of my work is currently designed and produced in the UK.

EXHIBITIONS & SHOWS  

2011           V&A Museum London - Afropolitans

2011          Miss World - jewellery worn by contestants in the beach beauty section of the event.

2011          Platform - Summer Show case 2011

2011          Brit Week San Francisco in conjunction with design boutique Circle & Square.

2011          Residency during May at the Alfred East Art Gallery-Kettering

2011          London Fashion Week - Fashion Mavericks

2010-11     Craft Sense - A year long exhibition celebrating 300 years of craft, The Bilston Gallery -Wolverhampton

2010-11     Objects of Desire, Chapel Gallery -Lancashire(November to January)

2010          Fashion at the Fringe, showed in conjunction with Che Camille during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

2010          Sherwood Studios Design Inspiration -London

2009          Top Draw, Emerging Talent -London

2009          Bride - Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre

2003          New Designers -London

2003          Not ForSale- LMU Unit 7 -London

2003          Goldsmiths Annual new designers exhibition -London

Aside from her collections, Hayley also provides a design and consultany service for bespoke costume and precious
jewellery, bridal accessories and commissions, all within her
own unique style.