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The Velvet Egg was hatched in 2014 by Nelson and Vandenberg. 

Creating a multidisciplinary art and design platform, Elle Nelson and Catherine Vandenberg came together to form a playful, diverse and ever growing collection under the exciting brand name The Velvet Egg.  
Catherine and Elle are Storytellers whose combined artistic sensibilities have translated into contemporary and stylish designs. They create for everyone, adults and kids alike.Inspired by a forgotten era, The Velvet Egg produces products that are luxe, unique and of the highest quality. 

A little about the creators. . . . . 

Catherine Vandenberg
Catherine studied Graphic Design and Communication, she also specialised in Children's Illustration.  Following her departure from University Catherine set up Tarka Children's Clothing, specialising in Scandinavian children's wear. Catherine loves surface pattern design, colours, book illustrations, and is very passionate about fabrics.

Elle Nelson
Elle originally studied Performing Arts but after realising it wasn't for her, she dropped out and went on Tour with her band Honeytone Cody. Later on Elle created Happy Kimono, and her designs were published in Print Pattern and Design, and also appeared in the Independent On Sunday magazine. Inspired by Neon Tokyo and childhood dreams, Elle has been creating art and making music for as long as she can remember.