Erstwilder
Erstwilder is a proudly Melbourne-based label. We design and produce collectible, limited edition layered resin adornments, all fashioned to keep your outfits extraordinary and your days dandy.
Born in 2011, the label came to life when artist Louisa Camille began sketching wonderful little creatures in our studio, little creatures for whom we instantly fell head over heels. Fast forward to today and we now work with a team of local designers whose own personalities and passions influence our collections in the most amazing ways.
Everyone at Erstwilder HQ shares a love of animals great and small and we draw a lot of inspiration from all things vintage, rockabilly, pinup, retro and art deco. These passions combine to create our darling adornments which provide the perfect antidote to those drab, ordinary days.
Character design is only part of the process; each piece in the Erstwilder collection has its own narrative including a unique name and short story homaging history, myth, pop-culture and classic storytelling. And our focus on design flows through to the packaging which makes an Erstwilder character - an Erstwildling(!) - the perfect gift for anyone who loves to accessorise.
Nowadays, on the whole, if we were to put a name to what is our greatest source of inspiration it’s actually quite simple, our greatest source of inspiration is you! That's right, Erstwildians as we have taken to calling them (you!), are the most fantastic fans one could possibly hope for and the feedback they (you!) provide is how we keep our ideas fresh.
As for us, the people behind the scenes, we describe ourselves in the same way we describe our designs: decidedly fun, often outrageous, somewhat quirky and always delightfully companionable. If you think this sounds a bit like you, then you just might be one of us! We believe that a person’s jewellery speaks volumes of their character and that life is far more fun when it’s taken less seriously.
Midnight Library Brooch
$54.95
Reference materials full of rare recipes for ravens and reapers alike. If there is a treat you fancy tasting, we're sure you'll find something suitable in this stack. Provided you...
Cat O'Lantern Brooch
$54.95
We believe the appropriate expression is "If I fits, I sits." In all seriousness though, cute cats really do light up our lives. Sometimes literally, apparently. Hand assembled using layered...
Haunted Hideaway Brooch
$59.95
If witches are like us, and why wouldn't they be, we're sure they'd much prefer to be hidden away in their homes when the clock strikes midnight. If it's a...
Spookin' Spa Day Brooch
$59.95
No toiling and no trouble from this cauldron, though side effects may include a greenish tinge to your complexion, depending on how much eye of newt was involved in the...
Flirt and Flutter Brooch
$54.95
Legend has it that this raven once carried Poe’s last letter of love. Of course, it's not just sorrow for the lost that needs delivering, meaning our witchy friend will...
Pascal the Parisian Prawn Brooch
$54.95
Pascal claims it’s not a costume, it’s a lifestyle. A leisurely drink, a knowing smile, and absolutely nowhere else to be. Très chic, très Pascal. Hand assembled using layered resins....
Pascal the Princess Prawn Brooch
$54.95
Pascal knows how these stories usually go. There's a beautiful prawn in distress and a handsome prawn prince who saves the day. Not this time though. Pascal's doing just fine,...
Pascal the King Prawn Brooch
$54.95
Pascal didn’t ask to be king. He simply was. Confident, self-appointed, and absolutely convinced this title was inevitable. Long may he reign. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 69mm...
Pascal the Party Prawn Brooch
$54.95
Pascal arrived early and left late, claiming he was essential to the vibe. He mixed the drinks, chose the music, and reminded everyone whose party it really was. Prawn responsibly,...
Roman Holiday Brooch
$54.95
If it's good enough for Audrey, it's good enough for us. Picture yourself on the back of one of these, casually making your way down Via Margutta, or Via Giulia,...
Orange Crush Brooch
$54.95
While it's not 100% true that the English language doesn't have a word that rhymes with orange, you try working the word sporange into a verse. Hand assembled using layered...
Rouge ou Blanc? Brooch
$54.95
And would you prefer a brie or a camembert with that wine? One must aim for civility at all times. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 64mm x 50mm...
Nature's Noel Brooch
$49.95
Another giveaway that an Australian Christmas is upon us once again. This bigger than average beetle sure knows when Santa is due. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 62mm...
Rainbow Ruff Brooch
$54.95
On a rainy day, when all is grey, look to the horizon, you might see Rainbow Ruff chasing his tail across the sky. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size:...
Fairy Bread Brooch
$49.95
What we want to know is: when a fairy goes shopping do they also look for fairy milk & fairy eggs? Or is it simply "bring back the bread"? Hand...
Puss in Books Brooch
$54.95
If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man but it would deteriorate the cat. Mark Twain was a smart guy! Hand assembled using layered resins....
Studious Snow Owl Brooch
$49.95
No time for sleep - not with so many amazing books to read. Ex libris... Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 71mm x 56mm (H x W) Info Each...
Elissa the Indie Cat Brooch
$49.95
Just chillin' on this purrfect day. What's for lunch Elissa? Kale smoothies all the way! Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 61mm x 45mm (H x W) Info Each...
Carnaboo the Cockatoo Brooch
$49.95
I like chatting. Do you like to chat? I can chat about anything anytime all night. If you don't mind I'd like to share with you the story of my...
Apple Simplified Mini Brooch
$24.95
Limited-run Size: 39mm x 30mm (H x W) Info Each piece is made from laser-cut and layered resin, hand assembled, hand painted and released in limited quantities. As all Erstwilder...
Wizard Hat Simplified Mini Brooch
$29.95
Limited-run Size: 41mm x 25mm (H x W) Info Each piece is made from laser-cut and layered resin, hand assembled, hand painted and released in limited quantities. As all Erstwilder...
Crown Simplified Mini Brooch
$24.95
Limited-run Size: 31mm x 38mm (H x W) Info Each piece is made from laser-cut and layered resin, hand assembled, hand painted and released in limited quantities. As all Erstwilder...
Meal Prep Brooch
$54.95
One Winter morning, a previously carefree grasshopper had to rely on the good graces of a hard-working ant, who perhaps he shouldn't have mocked so markedly when the weather was...
Magical Makeover Brooch
$59.95
Once upon a time, a bewitching benefactress set off a series of events that culminated in the search for the owner of a singularly-sized glass slipper. Hand assembled using layered...
Pest Control Brooch
$64.95
Once upon a time, a singularly-skilled piper helped a town be rid of their rodents, justifiably expecting to be paid for his services… Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size:...
Accursed Gentleman Brooch
$59.95
Once upon a time, a transformed Prince was gifted a less-than-traditional timepiece to keep track of how much time he had to be saved. Fortunately, a well-read heroine lived nearby....
Catch Me If You Can Brooch
$54.95
Once upon a time, an undoubtedly bright but overconfident biscuit outran everyone, before he was ultimately outfoxed at the first river crossing he came to. Hand assembled using layered resins....
Maiden Curse Brooch
$54.95
Once upon a time, trickery and temptation turned the tables on true love, rendering its traditionally transformative power ineffectual to the point that a sacrifice was required. Hand assembled using...
Magical Ally Brooch
$59.95
Once upon a time, the ultimate symbol of purity and hope helped save an innocent young woman from the clutches of a spiteful sorceress. Also, there's a knight. Hand assembled...
Plot Armour Brooch
$59.95
Once upon a time, a brave adventurer journeyed through a fabled forest in search of his beloved who, through no fault of her own, earned the ire of an evil...
Business Accumen Brooch
$59.95
Once upon a time, a trio of hard-working, philanthropic pixies proved that altruism isn't dead and were rewarded with attractive new attire in return. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run...
Pocket Princess Brooch
$59.95
Once upon a time, a tiny flower child went on a whirlwind of an adventure in a world that suited her size and spirit, meeting a veritable who's who of...
Delicate Sensibilities Brooch
$59.95
Once upon a time, a sensitive young woman unconsciously proved her regal qualities when she stayed the night in a castle with a clear mattress surplus. Hand assembled using layered...
Beauty Sleep Brooch
$59.95
Once upon a time, a princess ran afoul of a fairy before discovering that a solid night's sleep really will do you the world of good. Even more so if...
Just Right Brooch
$59.95
Once upon a time, an intrepid young girl, tired, hungry and perhaps a little lost, decided to engage in some harmless trespassing. Well, harmless until the reluctant hosts returned. Hand...
The Magic Faraway Tree Book Necklace
$99.95
In The Magic Faraway Tree books, children climb to the top of the Faraway Tree and discover wondrous worlds. Told with warmth, humour and whimsy, these stories hold a place...
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