Handmade with love from the finest natural materials. Blending modern
Californian style with traditional crafts of South East Asia.
Ken Samudio
Born in the Philippines, Ken Samudio has been surrounded by the beauty and expanse of nature, his greatest influence. His namesake brand Ken Samudio features the otherworldly and mysterious side of the sea. A biologist by profession, he captures the nuances of an eerie underwater world with statement accessories that are bold both in shape and colour.
He has also launched Matthew and Melka, a fun and fresh accessories range showing the vibrant colours and textures of flaura and fauna. Pieces created reflect the blissful spontaneity felt while basking in nature.
A self-taught designer, Ken has successfully gained many firsts for a Filipino designer. He was chosen by Vogue Italia as one of their Vogue Talents for Accessories in 2014. Handpicked by BFC and Sarah Mower, he showed back to back at IFS London Fashion Week in 2014 and 2015. At Pitti Imagine, he has been selected as Super Talents for 2014 and 2016. In Asia, he presented his accessories via runway at Mercedez Benz Fashion Week Tokyo.
His unique techniques and point of view have been recognised by the global fashion community through his features in WWD, Vogue Italia, L’Officiel, Business of Fashion and collaboration with brands such as Swarovski and Luisa Via Roma.
The consumers’ response has been affirmative with collections performing well in the world’s exceptional retailers Moda Operandi, Bergdorf Goodman, Luisa Via Roma, Astolfo Venezia, The Rail Italy, Beach Falmingo, Harvey Nichols Dubai, Sauce Dubai, Ounass Dubai, Beymen Turkey, Wepublic Turkey, Soloblu, IENA Tokyo, Lanai Manila.
Ken Samudio Team
Embroiderers
We work with women in the Philippines who embroider our bags by hand. Most of these women are mothers, and embroidering allows them to earn a living as well as look after their children.
Weavers
We work with women in the Philippines who embroider our bags by hand. Most of these women are mothers, and embroidering allows them to earn a living as well as look after their children.
Metal Artisans
We work with women in the Philippines who embroider our bags by hand. Most of these women are mothers, and embroidering allows them to earn a living as well as look after their children.
Technique
Quality materials: natural, beautiful and sustainable.
Beads & Crystals
We work with women in the Philippines who embroider our bags by hand. Most of these women are mothers, and embroidering allows them to earn a living as well as look after their children.
Brass
We work with women in the Philippines who embroider our bags by hand. Most of these women are mothers, and embroidering allows them to earn a living as well as look after their children.
Gold Plated
We work with women in the Philippines who embroider our bags by hand. Most of these women are mothers, and embroidering allows them to earn a living as well as look after their children.