Early sketchbook ideas for logo designs and initial concepts for The 1834 collection.
Reinterpreting the ancient cultural tapestry of the British Isles, for modern life & style.
How NIXEY began…
Founded by Laura-Marie Nixey in 2016, from the beginning NIXEY’s values have simply been:
Meaningful ~ British ~ Artisanship
Grandpa Jock on his wedding day to Nana Rene.
It began with a sketchbook, a pencil & a seed of an idea that I wanted to design something in leather which touched on my own family heritage, spanning England, Scotland & Ireland. I have always loved leather & how it improves with age. One of my most treasured possessions is a leather belt of my mum’s, from the 70s.
My Grandpa Jock & his love of his native Scotland is where I drew further inspiration. Jock grew up in Polbeth, just outside Edinburgh & although he spent much of his life in England he never lost his wonderful accent, which I loved listening to as a child. To him, everything that was good in life was Scottish & he was rarely without a cup of “Scottish” Tea (strong, milky with an unmentionable number of sugars!). From thoughts of him, I began researching Scotland’s history & in turn, the traditional sporran.
Laura with partner Alex and sons, Dylan & Abel.
Before I began NIXEY, I worked in the Arts & Crafts industry which developed a passion in me for the artisanship thriving in Britain today. I wanted to find a traditional sporran maker to create my design & I was in luck when I found a wonderful workshop near the Highlands who brought my ideas to life. From there, the original 1834 bag was born.
Today I run NIXEY from Brighton where I live with my partner Alex & our little boys, Dylan & Abel. I take regular trips to Scotland & on every visit I take inspiration from its beauty & diversity.