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Homer (brand)

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Homer
Company typePrivate
IndustryJewelry
Founded2018
FounderFrank Ocean
Websitewww.homer.com

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]

Products

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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]

Store

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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.[7]

Collaborations

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Frank Ocean Launches Luxury Company Homer". Pitchfork. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  2. ^ O’Flaherty, Mark C. (2021-08-07). "World exclusive: What Frank Ocean did next". Financial Times. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  3. ^ Shaffer, Claire (2021-08-06). "Frank Ocean Launches New Luxury Company Homer". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  4. ^ "Frank Ocean Unveils Homer, His New American Luxury Brand". Vogue. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  5. ^ "Frank Ocean Opens a Jewelry Store That Embodies His Love of Design". Architectural Digest. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  6. ^ Aderoju, Darlene (2021-08-06). "Frank Ocean Announces Luxury Brand Homer & NYC Jewelry Store". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  7. ^ Rindner, Grant (2021-08-06). "Frank Ocean is launching a luxury fashion brand called Homer". i-D. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  8. ^ "Frank Ocean's Homer x Prada Collab Is Here". GQ. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2021-12-07.