Relevee

Meredith Lockwood founded Relevee, her first social impact brand, in 2015. Relevee is a fine jewelry company with high-end designs and a strong social impact focus. Relevee provided a livelihood for women in need of pathways to independence in Kolkata, India.

 
 

At the heart of Relevee lay a profound mission: to empower women, transform lives, and break the cycle of poverty and exploitation. This wasn't just about creating exquisite jewelry; it was about building a sustainable future for talented artisans in Kolkata who had overcome trafficking, child marriage, and gender discrimination. Founded by Meredith, Relevee partnered with the Women Interlink Foundation to provide comprehensive training, encompassing fine jewelry making, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. This holistic approach empowered women to rise above their past challenges, achieve economic independence, and uplift their communities.

To authentically capture this transformative journey, three photo shoots were conducted in Kolkata with photographer Jim Kennedy. These captivating images showcased the vibrant studio, the intricate design process, the skilled artisans at work, and the breathtaking beauty of India, bringing the Relevee story to life.

Relevee's brand identity, a testament to Meredith's vision, was meticulously crafted. "Rise" served as the guiding principle, reflecting the artisans' journey of overcoming adversity. Collaborating with W. Green, a woman-founded creative agency in Amsterdam, and photographer Ester de Grass, Relevee produced high-end campaigns, still-life photography, and editorial imagery that showcased the elegant, modern jewelry while underscoring the powerful social impact at the core of the brand.

DELIVERABLES

Packaging
Lookbooks
Marketing
Sales + Retail
E-commerce
Social Media
Events

Creative Direction
Brand Identity
Campaigns
Packaging
Web Development
Web Design
Videos

 

BRAND IDENTITY

Relevee's brand identity, reflecting the brand's core values, features a signature icon mark. Designed in collaboration with Hazel Castillo, the icon mark is a diamond shape with a hidden upward arrow symbolizing 'to rise above.' This elegant symbol, paired with a refined color palette, perfectly reflects the artisans' journey of empowerment.

The brand’s photography collection for campaign, editorial, still-life, and studio, focused on a sense of storytelling, connection, and elegance.

CREATIVE DIRECTION

LOOK BOOK

WEB DESIGN & E-COMMERCE

PACKAGING

PACKAGING

JEWELRY DESIGN

The heart of Relevee lies in the extraordinary Kolkata-based jewelry team. When Meredith joined forces with these talented artisans, leaving behind the fast-paced fashion world of New York City, was a transformative experience.

This collaboration became the foundation of Relevee, a brand deeply rooted in empowering women and creating meaningful change.

Wolf + Badger was one of Relevée’s global retail partners. We hosted a pop-up event in their King’s Cross London store.

RETAIL

Jonathan Grosso

Hazel Castillo

Willa Stoutenbeek

Veralyn Plooijer

COLLABORATORS

Ester de Grass

Hannah van Well

W. Green

Romy de Vries

Jim Kennedy

Heather Kennedy

Rosa Cherim

Panjua

COLLABORATORS

Ester de Grass

Hannah van Well

W. Green

Romy de Vries

Rosa Cherim

Panjua

Jonathan Grosso

Hazel Castillo

Willa Stoutenbeek

Veralyn Pooijer

Jim Kennedy

Heather Kennedy

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