We come from something deeper. A need to return to the essential.
To hands. To history. To raw materials that speak without shouting.
Founded by Melissa and Michael, Kitsune is the result of merging technique, intuition, and purpose. What began as a creative pursuit in Venezuela now thrives in Madrid, with roots extending through Latin America, France, and the United States. Each of our pieces is one of a kind, not by chance, but by design. We don’t produce in bulk. We craft with intention.
Our Locations
We’d love for you to experience our products in person — visit our partners to explore them.
ARCAÏA STORE (USA)
Arcaia is a multi-brand e-commerce platform curating fashion and accessories from emerging Latin American designers, sold in the U.S.—Bringing color, craft, and cultural sazón
Yao Yao Ling Garden
Yao Yao Ling Garden is a multi-brand concept store in China curating fashion and accessories from emerging Latin American designers—bringing warmth, color, and craftsmanship across cultures.
Our Vision
We strive to be recognized as a pioneering creative studio that redefines the boundaries of art and handcrafted accessories, inspiring people around the world to express their individuality through our creations.
Our Mission
To create pieces that empower, inspire, and connect with the unique essence of each person, through braiding and goldsmithing techniques that fuse traditional craftsmanship with innovation.
We are committed to using sustainable materials and promoting artisanal practices that honor our planet and its elements.
How We Work
— Melissa Laughlin, designer & founder —
It all starts with design: hand sketches, thoughtful material selection, testing textures, and balancing color. Then comes the physical craft: hand braiding, stone setting, metal polishing, and piece-by-piece assembly no molds, no machines.
Depending on complexity, a piece can take from hours to days to complete.
While we use digital tools to manage the business side, the craft, the eyes, the hands, the creative judgment - is fully human.