La Referencial is an online concept store representing selected designers and labels working under the catalonian sun.
Designed and carefully crafted in Catalonia
Catalonia, an autonomous community of the Kingdom of Spain with Barcelona as its capital, has a long history of craftsmanship and textile production. With the textile sector representing one of the main industries in the 18th and 19th century, the activity slowed during 2011, as a result of increased competition from emerging countries with low labour costs.
Today many small businesses experience a revival thanks to independent designers and artisans focusing on heritage techniques and exceptionel caftsmanship as an antidote to mass production.
Mediterranean Heritage
The magnificent and breathtaking settings of Catalonia's Costa Brava have inspired generations of Artists, Designers and Masters.
With many of todays Designer workshops occupying the premises of old textile factories it is no surprise to find a unique blend of heritage and modernity reflected in the works, including combinations of the latest techniques with traditional skills such as basketery and fabrics woven on a handloom.
Only the finest
La Referencial is proud to represent the finest of the regions creative talent, many of whom have received prestigious awards and regularely showcase their creations on catwalks and in shows throughout the country,
A selection of their work varying between bold statement pieces, avant garde, modern nomad and timeless classics, is brought to you in carefully curated edits throughout the year,.
We care
Our designers. goal is to nurture the fine goods maker
and support positive social, cultural and environmental shifts.
MADE IN BARCELONA
All our pieces are manufactured by hand here in Barcelona. We're proud to support our local heroes while minimizing the carbon footprint of our product.
RECYCLED GOLD
The jewelry we cast is made with primarily recycled and re-refined precious metals. Because our recycled and re-refined gold is refined back into its pure elements, it is of the same high quality as newly mined metals, without the level of degradation to our natural resources caused by new mining.
MINIMAL PACKAGING
We’re here to unlock the barriers between women and fine jewelry. So you can wear quality materials and feel good, everyday. Knowing our manufacturers means we deal directly with them, that’s why our jewelry is fairly priced.