Globe sandal in black nappa leather with a gold sphere heel
Aurora James · Date not documented
Accessory design
Canada / United States
Aurora James
- Handmade footwear
- Artisanal accessories
Aurora James founded Brother Vellies to share traditional African footwear and support the people who make it. The Toronto-born designer developed shoes with workshops in countries including South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and Morocco, placing hand production at the center of the label.
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Globe sandal in black nappa leather with a gold sphere heel
Date not documented
An official Brother Vellies shoe design represents Aurora James’s accessories practice.
Brother Vellies
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Lijadu Bird Bag in Cactus
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
A feathered handle changes a small structured bag into a soft, animated accessory.
Brother Vellies; official product photography, photographer not stated
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Palms Pump in Blush
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
Feathery pink trim gives a simple heeled mule an exuberant silhouette.
Brother Vellies; official product photography, photographer not stated
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Lauryn Boot in Cow
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
A bold cow pattern turns the tall boot into the focal point of an outfit.
Brother Vellies; official product photography, photographer not stated
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Lauryn Mary Jane in Midnight
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
The broad strap and substantial heel offer a restrained counterpart to the label’s more theatrical shoes.
Brother Vellies; official product photography, photographer not statedCollections & archive pieces
1 collections represented · 1 pieceSelected work
1 piece
About Aurora James
Brother Vellies received the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award in 2015.
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Aurora James — CFDA biography