Welcome to the whimsical world of Melbourne designer, Candice Agius. Using sustainable fibres and precious metals, Candice successfully breathes life into her latest collection, Cavallo.
A salute to the theatrical realms of childhood fables and fantasies, Agius’ unisex jewellery line Young Hunting is a celebration of rare, one of a kind pieces “It will always be an express of me (Agius), not current trends” says Candice.
Exploring the nature of dark and depressing themes, Candice is a credit to local and independent jewellery design. Her hand-made, high quality pieces are both expressive and unusual, generating positive reviews internationally and Australia wide.
Refreshingly, her passion does not lie in a monetary reward or recognition. Instead, Agius wonders if her pieces will be passed down from generation to generation, “I fantasise about being that anonymous designer. I wonder who will be wearing my pieces in 100 years time…”
Young Hunting redefines the term unique in a marketplace saturated with fast fashion. Her imaginative and inquisitive nature remains strong with the release of her latest designs. Having worked more than 6 months on previous collection Fata Morgana, Cavallo was an experimentation that panned out to be a success.
Candice is currently working with .925 silver, jet and quartz crystals, onyx, garnet and oxidized black metal. If you would like to don one of Candice’s signature designs and be 1 of 50 to own a piece of Young Hunting, visit Trimapee, LifewithBird or Chiodo.
For online orders email Candice: info@younghunting.com.au
Young Hunting Cavallo Ring
Garnets & oxidized solid .925
Young Hunting Cavallo Ring
Oxidized solid .925
Excerpt from interview with Candice Agius
How would you describe your personal style?
My personal style is defiantly seen in my designs. Probably because I only make stuff I’d wear. I’d describe my style as mystic office chic with a 90s influence. My uniform is some kind of black dress, blazer, wedges and fists full of rings. I like to mix vintage with designers like Undercover, Nom*D, and local designers.
How important is it to support local trade?
Supporting local designers is so important. When you buy from a good local label, you are investing in an original design as well as helping that person pay the bills! Fast fashion is usually run by some rich corporate, and buyers that rave blogs and magazines ripping off real designers. It’s sad to see it but unfortunately, the masses don’t really care.
Is there fierce competition among other Australian jewellery designers, what separates Young Hunting from the rest?
I’m not a competitive designer. I’m into supporting local jewellery designers and collaborating. I am organising a group exhibition with a friend of mine, Andy Henson from Henson Jewellery. We are exhibiting around fashion week in March with Hamish Munro, Estelle Deeves and Polly Van Der Glass. Which are all other local jewellery designers.
I will be releasing my 3rd collection at the exhibition. They will all be one off pieces using the crystals I have been collecting. But I don’t want to give too much away so stay tuned…
