Chapter Four: The Wonder Collection
After pouring so much into the Adventure, Seeker, and Traveller collections, I took a bit of a pause. I needed it — some space to breathe, to reset, to think about where this journey was going next.
In that space, one word kept coming back to me: Wonder.
It’s always been there, quietly present in everything I’ve made. That sense of curiosity, of being open to something new. But this time, I wanted to bring it forward — to lead with it. To explore with fresh eyes and a lighter spirit.
That’s how the Wonder Collection began.
I was ready to work with a new kind of leather — something that told a story of its own. The moment I came across Badalassi Carlo Pueblo, I knew. The texture, the finish, the richness — it just spoke to me. There was history in it. A kind of soul.
I later learned that Pueblo comes from Spanish, rooted in Latin, meaning people. It’s a tribute to the indigenous peoples of the southwestern USA — proud, grounded individuals known for their strong character. That meaning struck a chord. It felt aligned with everything I was trying to express — individuality, resilience, depth.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Wonder Collection came in two sizes — Epic and Short — and a playful, earthy palette: Tulip, Caramello, Zeytini, Jammy, Plummy, and Teal.
We also introduced journaling kits and sticker sets with this one — little tools for sparking joy, adding flair, and personalising the pages even more.
This chapter felt like a deep breath. A soft return. A quiet invitation to keep wondering.
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