LINDA AND WINKS
’I’ve developed this project out of love and compassion for all the noble and inspiring dogs and their caretakers.’
’I’ve developed this project out of love and compassion for all the noble and inspiring dogs and their caretakers.’
Celebrated stylist Linda Rodin’s creative sidekick, a beautiful poodle named Winky, inspired his hip, 70-something human to swap celebs for dogs in an eponymous accessories label called Linda and Winks. With Rodin’s own clean, pared-down approach to dressing, it makes sense that her line of leashes and collars are simple yet dignified as well. The soon-to-expand collection currently features a range of two-tone styles, mostly with colourful pleather on the outside and 100 per cent pre-washed denim on the interior (because, like any good pair of jeans, this will soften over time).
Why we love Linda and Winks
Rodin stays true to the classics while giving them a modern touch. All of the materials are sourced and stitched in the U.S. and, being the dog lover that she is, Rodin donates 10 per cent of all proceeds to the Humane Society of New York.
‘Producing our articles in Italy means endowing the object’s core with all the cultural heritage, taste, beauty and lifestyle that our country represents in the world.’
‘This is what we really want to portray with our designs: urban culture meets Nordic wilderness. Aesthetically pleasing, yet functional and everlasting products.’
’Our name expresses how a dog should feel when living with our products—something light and non-rational’.
’In order to provide the best quality products for our customers, we aim to create simple and high-quality lasting designs to suggest a classy and sophisticated edge’.
’We try to pay attention to all surroundings in everyday life, not only to animal-related products, because inspiration can come out of nowhere’.
'I wanted to create more than just dog accessories; I wanted to curate a place where dog owners could come and find helpful tips on all aspects of owning a dog.'
‘It's really rewarding to see how pups are having a blast and enjoying themselves with our products, and how we got to contribute to those fun times.’
’We are very lucky to have built a loyal client base in a short period of time. It is so important to gain trust. After all, these are members of the family’.
’Each piece has been carefully crafted to provide a heavenly sleep for the dog, and to perfectly complement the interior of the owner’.
’Sir Dogwood came about because I was frustrated with the limited amount of sophisticated, well-designed and modern dog-wear available’.
’It felt very natural to combine fashion, dogs, travelling… To make our own little world and create a place to share it’.