South East London local Rachel Steed-Middleton’s “pretty useful” String Ting business was born during the first wave of the pandemic as a one-off fundraising initiative for frontline workers.
Comprised mainly of colourful cool phone wristlets and cross-body straps, each piece is beaded by hand and adds an exuberant touch to selfies while offering a cute to way go hands-free.
In the span of a few months, Rachel created an independent business, building a team of makers based in South East London who assemble every piece with care. Beads in acrylic, glass and resin are strung on resistant satin cord, resulting in happiness-inducing designs that hold up to daily use.
The frivolous necessities became fast faves of influencers and celebs, including Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kaia Gerber, Miley Cyrus and dozens of others. Recently String Ting collaborated with young artist Syd Deriggs of My Teenage Diary to produce limited edition stickers which are included with purchase.
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