Biko
Biko is a Toronto jewellery brand founded by designer Corrine Anestopoulos. It designs and handmakes modern jewellery in Toronto and sells online and through retailers such as Nordstrom.
| Founder | Corrine Anestopoulos |
|---|---|
| Base | Toronto, Canada |
| Production | Handmade in Toronto |
| Stockists | Nordstrom, Hudson's Bay |
| Website | ilovebiko.com |
What is Biko?
Biko is a Canadian jewellery label founded and designed by Corrine Anestopoulos. Its pieces are designed and handmade in Toronto, with an emphasis on sustainability in production. The brand describes itself as a highly curated, thoughtfully designed, modern jewellery brand.
Products and positioning
Biko makes contemporary fashion jewellery in what it calls luxe materials, aimed at customers who want design led pieces at an accessible price compared with fine jewellery. Its collections are built around clean, contemporary shapes for everyday wear.
Distribution
The brand sells through its own online shop and through wholesale. Retail partners have included:
- Nordstrom
- Hudson's Bay Company
- Online marketplaces for independent designers
Biko is an alumni company of the Fashion Zone, the fashion incubator at Toronto Metropolitan University, and has been trading for around 15 years.
Why it matters
Biko is an example of how a Canadian independent designer can grow from local production into North American department store distribution while keeping making in house.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Biko jewellery?
Biko was founded by the Toronto designer Corrine Anestopoulos.
Where is Biko jewellery made?
Biko jewellery is designed and handmade in Toronto, Canada.