OUR STORY
Wooden Element is a small Illinois based artisan company with a passion for fashion, creativity, and preserving nature. Our small family business is run by a husband-and-wife duo (Natalie & David), working closely with talent in our local community. We also collaborate with a few artisans.
We handcraft wooden jewelry & accessories for ladies and gentlemen. We believe in social impact and a portion of our sales support the Dream Center Peoria, Best Buddies International (IL Chapter), and Sudan Interior Mission (SIM) - Egbe Revitalization Project West Africa. We also support Aletheia School (Peoria, IL).
We also believe in sustainable fashion. In terms of environmental responsibility, we use Eco-friendly resins, ethically sourced and/or recycled natural wood, repurposed wood, and biodegradable materials whenever possible.
We are proud to offer FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified sourced wood. We specialize in making Recycled Plastic and Biodegradable Cellulose Acetate sunglass frames. We also offer FDA and CE Certified Sunglasses.
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TEAM
Natalie Akerele: Creative Director & Operations.
David Akerele: Digital Marketing & Business Development.
Selina Penarski: European Operations.
Paris Solomon: European Marketing.
Amy Davis: Product Photography.
Stefan IIic: Digital Content Production & Editing.
Raag Parameswaran: Digital Content Development.
Laynie Zika: Sales Associate & Admin.
Juanita Shaw: Senior Sales Associate.
Justine Szetela: Sales Associate & Retail Management.
Melissa Harper: Senior Sales Associate & Retail Management Team.
Rick Martinez: Sales Associate.
Kristen Hawthorne: Sales Associate.
Sam Van Dyken: Sales Manager- CA, AZ, CO, NV.
Brian Eickhoff: Sales Manager- IN, CO.
Brand Ambassadors
Sydney Schnee: https://www.instagram.com/_sydneyschnee
Rachel Ann Jensen: https://instagram.com/rachelannjensen
Contact Information
Email: woodenelement2015@gmail.com
Number: +1 312-834-3060
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"GO AGAINST THE GRAIN.”
Wooden Element strives to bring a creative and bold flare to the modern day fashion paradigm. Our products and accessories target individuals that value craftsmanship, ingenuity, and attention to detail. We provide a twist on classical fashion accessories that will ensure our clients stand out from the crowd. We go against the grain, and we do it in style! Thank you for your patronage.
The Modern Woman
We aim to provide quality items that marry fashion with art. This fusion focuses on geometric constructs that utilize rare and vintage raw materials. We provide our clients with eye-catching finished products and accessories that are visually stunning. Our artisans take pride in their work and obsess over every detail from inception to completion. Our line of modern women’s accessories includes:
Wooden Clutches/Cross Body Bags
Wooden Handbags
Wooden Card Holder
Wooden Sunglasses
Wooden Glasses
Wooden Watches
Wood and Resin Earrings
Wooden Rings
Wooden Scarf Pin's
Cork Bags
Cork Bracelets
Cork Rings
Cork Necklaces
The Modern Man
We aim to provide men unique products that will ensure their professional and personal attire is enhanced in a complementary but non-overpowering manner. We provide a contemporary array of men’s products that by definition go against the grain:
Wooden Watches
Wooden Rings
Wooden Sunglasses
Wooden Glasses
Wooden Bow Ties
Wooden Lapel Flowers
Wooden Wallets
Wood/Resin Smart Wallets