Brother Vellies

Brother Vellies was founded in 2013 with the goal of keeping traditional African design practices and techniques alive while creating and sustaining artisanal jobs. The brand describes itself as creating luxury accessories that celebrate cultural histories and timeless design, now handmade artisanally across the globe. Its founder and Creative Director is Aurora James, a Toronto native who moved to New York City. The brand's product range includes footwear such as Huaraches, Vellies, and the African Camp Sandal, as well as accessories like the Cloud Sock and the Espresso Tennis Club Tote.

Brother Vellies was founded in 2013 with the goal of keeping traditional African design practices and techniques alive while also creating and sustaining artisanal jobs. The brand is now handmade artisanally across the globe and creates luxury accessories that celebrate cultural histories and timeless design. Its Creative Director and Founder is Aurora James, a Toronto native who moved to New York City and had prior experience in fashion, journalism, art, music, photography, and horticulture.

Luxury accessories celebrating cultural histories and timeless design, handmade artisanally.

• Summer Huaraches in Whiskey

  Preorder item priced at $195.00.

• Lace Up Huarache in Nutmeg

  Preorder item priced at $225.00.

• Erongo Vellies in Springbok

  Priced at $635.00.

• African Camp Sandal

  Handcrafted in South Africa by local artisans with a 3.5-inch heel height, woven raffia upper, and suede and Springbok leather detailing. Priced at $1,095.00.

• Cloud Sock

  Luxury ribbed cotton slouch socks.

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