Marlies Dinnissen operates a one-woman studio in the Modekwartier in Arnhem, where she personally designs and creates all her jewellery. This studio serves as a creative hub where she hosts workshops, consults on custom pieces, and sells her work. Marlies sources her materials from local wholesalers in the Netherlands, ensuring a close connection to her supplies and supporting local business.
Marlies prioritizes environmental responsibility by using only recycled silver and ceramic shards, also sourced from thrift stores and flea markets, embodying a strong ethos of repurposing. Packaging uses upcycled materials wherever possible and her efforts are ongoing, exploring more eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Marlies Dinnissen’s commitment to circularity is integral to her brand. She exclusively utilizes recycled materials for her jewellery, also using materials ensuring that all pieces can be recycled later on. Her approach extends to reworking used jewellery into new, unique pieces and incorporating clients’ old jewellery into new designs. This sustainable practice not only reduces waste but also adds sentimental value to the pieces, making the brand’s operations inherently circular.
Marlies operates on a highly local scale, with her studio, production, and sourcing all based in the Netherlands. This close proximity significantly reduces transport emissions, as all materials and finished products are transported within a relatively short distance.
She uses no animal products in her jewellery, essentially making this a Vegan brand.
Marlies Dinnissen’s approach to jewellery design embodies the principles of slow fashion. With a background in interior design, Marlies shifted to goldsmithing as a creative outlet, crafting unique silver and ceramic pieces from upcycled materials. Her workshop in Arnhem not only serves as a sales point but also as a creative space where she conducts jewellery-making workshops. This hands-on approach ensures high-quality, timeless designs that carry personal or emotional significance for her customers. Marlies focuses on durability and individuality, offering pieces that are meant to be cherished and worn for many years.
Marlies has demonstrated a high level of transparency in her operations, having detailed conversations with COSH! about her processes, production, and sourcing. She openly shares insights into how her jewellery is crafted and the materials involved, ensuring that all information about her brand’s practices is clear and accessible.
Conclusion
We at COSH! recommend Marlies Dinnissen for her commitment to sustainability, creativity, and transparency in jewellery making. Her dedication to upcycling and personalized craftsmanship ensures that each piece is not only unique but also ethically made. You can explore and purchase her beautiful creations at her shop in Modekwartier, Arnhem, where she also offers engaging workshops.
