“Like lots of great things in life, I didn't really have a plan...
I began setting myself up as self-employed soon after leaving art school whilst working from my attic bedroom in Bradford, west Yorkshire. From there, I went on to produce lengths of mono-printed and hand-painted silks which I sold to fashion designers to make their bespoke one-off collections. It was a natural progression leading onto the creation of my own label and making my own collection. Initially I created accessories and fabrics for weddings - bright men’s ties, waistcoats, scarves etc. (all very on trend in the 80's!). I joined forces with three art school friends and we opened our own Designer/gift shop which ran for 7 years. During this time my designs were all one-off hand crafted pieces, that were sold through exclusive shops and galleries as well as our own outlet.
When I set up and moved to Bristol in 2001, I was still producing silks and velvets but started introducing different bought-in fabrics. I felt inspired to work with combinations of different textiles and make a collection that was more accessible, a day to day range that was practical and affordable and well designed. I started experimenting with the construction of fabrics which lead on to the “Pleated Collection…..
And from then, #Wristees® were born!”.
Anna Falcke’s unique collection of hand-made and organic accessories, are made up of beautiful and vibrant collections for men, women and children. As a Bristol-based and female-led design team, we are proud to say we make everything in the South West and keep our manufacturing within the UK.
A small collective of female sewers brings to you a selection of gloves, cuffs, snoods and hats. Wristees® are our best-selling fingerless gloves, which make amazing gifts and are complemented by our collection of gloves, scarves and wraps.
We are passionate about our brand and customers, along with the community in which our brand has allowed us to connect with so many amazing creatives in and around Bristol.
We strive towards constantly improving our sustainable initiatives by keeping the products made in the UK. By investing in the local economy, we help reduce air pollution to try and keep our carbon footprint as low as we possibly can.
Please be assured that we do also pay close attention to the current environmental concerns that are being widely reported and are continually making steps to reduce the use of plastic in our business and our impact on the environment.
From Anna & the team at @Wristees® x
