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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Jewelry |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Frank Ocean |
| Website | www |
Homer is an independent American luxury jewelry and accessories brand founded in 2018 and commercially launched in New York City in August 2021 by Frank Ocean. [1]
The name Homer refers to the Ancient Greek author of the Iliad and the Odyssey . [2]
The launch collection features high-end jewelry, using lab-grown diamonds crafted in the United States and hand-made in Italy, together with silk scarves and other accessories. [3]
The jewelry is crafted using a combination of recycled sterling silver, 18 carat gold and set with diamonds, often also incorporating colorful, hand-painted enamel. Ocean’s designs are quoted as being inspired by the concepts of “… heritage as fantasy …” and “… childhood obsessions…” [4]
The brand’s catalogue features photography by Frank Ocean and Tyrone Lebon. [5]
Homer has a flagship store in New York’s historic Jewelers’ Exchange on the Bowery. [6] It was designed by Ocean in tandem with New York-based architects ANY. With the new resurrection of the brand and its design, they have created 2 new stores, one being in Los Angeles, and the other in London. [7]
In 2021, Homer collaborated with Italian luxury brand Prada on a limited, custom collection of branded clothing and accessories, including an anorak, belt bag and backpack, all featuring the brand’s distinctive color scheme. [8]