Horse+Nail Signature Collection 2012
“A Celebration of Black”
Horse+Nail, founded by Lindsey Hufnagel in 2009, introduces a brand that not only encourages women to feel sexy, but powerful as well. The Signature Collection 2012 is “A Celebration of Black”, inspired by the lights and darks of everyday life, both spiritually and cognitively. The omittance of color and use of textures, allows for a beautiful and spirited collection with a strong focus on wearability and versatility. Each Horse+Nail signature piece uses hand picked Italian leathers of exotic prints and textures. The classic shapes are embellished with the use of innovative hardware consisting of authentic equestrian horse tack providing a look of jewelry. Our accessories include unique attachable tassels made of natural furs and feathers and other specially found objects. Each bag is custom made to order by the designer in her studio based in the heart of New York City’s Lower East Side.
Designer Bio.
Designer Lindsey Hufnagel, born and raised in Calgary Alberta Canada, moved to New York City in ’99 to pursue a career in the arts. After studying at Parsons with a BFA in Fashion Design as well as partaking in numerous influential internships, she followed a path towards costume design, all the while creating handbags. She started out creating a set of travel bags for a senior design project, and having so much fun with this concept she continued with this idea and partook in a small trade show in New York. Having great response she continued to create bags while working in the industry. Horse+Nail was later created after conceptualizing designs, inspired by the intricate horse tack she now uses as hardware. With a strong focus on innovation, craft, and contradicting ideas, Lindsey expresses her ideas with every attempt in deviating from the standard. Lindsey continues to be inspired by her homeland and the city she lives and breathes.
“The Horse conveys power and beauty while the Nail solidifies it.”
