Anndra Neen: Where Art, Legacy, and Wearable Sculpture Collide
Photo Eric White
A Sister Duo’s Vision of Modern Heirlooms
Founded by Phoebe and Annette Stephens, Anndra Neen is not just a jewelry brand—it’s a love letter to craftsmanship, ancestry, and storytelling. Named after their grandmother, Annette Nancarrow—a trailblazing artist and jeweler whose work was collected by Frida Kahlo, Anaïs Nin, and Peggy Guggenheim—the label reimagines heirlooms for the 21st century.
Each piece is hand-sculpted in mixed metals by artisans in Mexico City, where the sisters travel bimonthly to oversee production. The result? Bold, architectural designs that feel like artifacts from a future civilization.
Inspirations: From Frida Kahlo to ‘Mad Max’
Grandmother’s Legacy: Annette Nancarrow’s avant-garde spirit lives on in their organic yet structured forms.
Eclectic References: “Dario Argento’s horror films, Alexander Calder’s mobiles, Egyptian motifs, and French medieval armor.”
Design Philosophy: “Jewelry as wearable sculpture—something you pass down, not just discard.”
The Creative Process: Artisans as Co-Authors
Handcrafted in Mexico City: Every piece is hammered, welded, and oxidized by local maestros.
Collaborative Alchemy: The sisters sketch, then work side-by-side with artisans to transform 2D drawings into 3D talismans.
Materials: Brushed silver, blackened brass, and gold—often textured to look unearthed or relic-like.
The Sisters Behind the Brand
Phoebe: Literature grad (Wheaton College), former Phillips de Pury fashion specialist.
Annette: Trained actor (Boston University), brings theatrical drama to design.
Shared Mission: “We’re narrating our family’s story through objects. Every piece carries memory and meaning.”
Iconic Collections
Debut Line: Described as “Mad Max meets Calder”—spiked cuffs, asymmetric rings, and collars resembling miniature armor.
Recent Work: Chains woven like ancient textiles, ear cuffs inspired by Japanese origami, and pendants echoing Aztec glyphs.
Why Anndra Neen Stands Out
Art Over Accessory: These aren’t mere adornments—they’re conversation pieces with soul.
Slow Luxury: Rejecting mass production for handmade imperfection and emotional resonance.
Cultural Hybridity: Mexican craft meets global surrealism.
Discover Their World: @anndraneen
“We don’t follow trends—we follow instincts.”
Perfect For
The art-collector type who wears their gallery on their sleeve.
Anyone seeking jewelry with a backstory (and a future).
Fans of Shaun Leane, Maison Margiela’s Artisanal line, or Daniela Villegas.
(P.S. Ask about their grandmother’s obsidian dagger necklace—rumor is it inspired a collection.) ⚔️
