SICELS is a Copenhagen-based accessories brand with Italian roots, founded by Mariapia Mineo. Drawing on her background in high-end fashion and couture, SICELS explores jewellery and textiles through material, form and Mediterranean identity.

Natural materials are central to SICELS. Jewellery is made entirely by hand in the Copenhagen atelier, where each piece is created from beginning to end. I work directly with natural stones and sterling silver, making most of the silver elements myself. Stones are sourced through trusted suppliers and selected for their colour, character and natural variations, making each piece subtly unique.

Silk scarves and textile pieces are made in Italy from silk and carefully selected responsible fabrics. Across both jewellery and textiles, colour, texture and natural irregularities become part of the design language.

The name SICELS refers to the Siculi — Sikeloi in ancient Greek — one of the ancient peoples of Sicily, the island where I was born. Mediterranean landscapes, colours and material culture form a recurring thread throughout the collections, filtered through the clarity and restraint of Scandinavian design.

SICELS develops slowly through signature pieces, seasonal explorations and limited Atelier works. Rather than following a conventional fashion calendar, collections evolve over time, with pieces made in small quantities or to order.

Packaging follows the same considered approach. Recycled materials are used wherever possible, with packaging kept minimal and unnecessary single-use elements avoided.