Welcome! Bienvenue! Bienvenidos! This is our first post to and we can hardly contain our excitement. We (Terri-Lois and Ryo) are excited about this new venture on which we are about to embark together - 55|54 baby! The journey thus far hasn’t been without its share of ups and downs; and has included months of planning, research and decision making – but we wouldn’t change anything about it. We are still a few months away from our official launch but we thought it’d be interesting to keep you updated on this the final leg of the journey with a series of weekly posts. Who knows? There may even be some giveaways in the mix. But before we go any further, it's only fitting we introduce ourselves and the inspiration behind our line.
55|84 is a line of accessories started by siblings Ryo and Terri-Lois at their home in Jamaica. Inspired by their mother's creativity, tenacity and drive to providing for her family, the siblings decided to create a line in ode and appreciation of these qualities and one that showed their creativity as well. The result - 55|84; a line where tradition, innovation and creativity combine for beautiful and impressive results. The moniker 55|84, a decision by Creative Director and Designer Ryo, is actually a combination of his and his mother's birth years - both being Taureans and represents the bond that both share.
The label’s first offering - a line of organic knit bags - is Terri-Lois' contribution to the label and represents what she considers her mother's legacy to her. Innovation is represented in both these university graduates realising the business opportunities that could result from this venture.
So now that you have heard our back-story, we hope that you've come to a greater understanding of who we are, what we do, and why we do it; and again we welcome you for the ride.
BLBL
Balance, Light, Beauty, Love.
Balance, Light, Beauty, Love.