Welcoming our official new keeper in residence …
@_____niicole
Niicolé is a jeweller from Tāmaki Makaurau. She studied for one year at Goldsmithing school then continued her practice on her own. Working for many years on her first collection before releasing it at the end of 2024.
Her jewellery is intuitive, masterly, unexpected arrangements of earthly treasures: freshwater pearls, onyx, malachite, and metals.
Taking cue from Renaissance jewel configurations and the extravagance of costume jewellery. (Words by Constance Mary Holden McDonald)
Pieces now available at The Keep
Handmade by our Keepers, our latest window display welcomes the Big Red Horse of the Lunar New Year - a symbol of strength, movement, and new beginnings.
By day it glows quietly in the light,
by night it shines like a small beacon on the street.
Come wander past and take a look. 🐎❤️
Twenty-six years ago, our building was home to the Pink Pussycat Club. At the turn of the millennium, the club closed and the building was panted grey.
In December, we repainted our walls pink as a nod to its past.
Special thanks to @isaac.sms , who not only painted The Keep but also took these photographs.
Wellington friends — we’re coming.
These works will be at the Hunters & Collectors pop-up this week.
One-off pieces, studio collections, and special Lela Jacobs garments —
made by hands, shaped slowly, and meant to be worn.
Come see the full offering in person.
Touch the cloth. Try things on. Spend a moment with the work.
@huntersandcollectors1987 — Gallery Space
Thursday–Saturday · 5–7 February
Get dressed with me.
Happy New Year! The Keep is back open for 2026, with our hours Wednesday to Saturday, 11–4. We look forward to seeing you and bringing you along on our journey this New Year. Exciting things are unfolding-watch this space and discover what’s been quietly taking shape behind our harakeke display.
The keepers
@lelajacobs@outerlines.studio@orswo@shannen_young@annabella_sbel
Today is our last day open for the year! Thank you for all the love and support to the Keep and the Keepers. We are grateful to you all and look forward to seeing you in the New Year! ✨
Welcoming our official new keeper in residence…
Annabella Schnabel @annabella_sbel
A jeweller from Tāmaki Makaurau, her practice draws strongly upon her background in architecture ; translating ideas from macro-scale buildings into micro-scale objects for the body. Inspired by the duality of organic and structured forms found in both the built and natural worlds, her work reflects a deep sensitivity to material and form. Her German heritage threads through her approach, grounding her practice in a lineage of precision, craftsmanship, and design.
The Keep presents: A Fashion Parade at @Goblin Bar for @NZFW
An intimate showing of fashion and jewellery from designers: @lelajacobs@wilbur.hsu@orswo@shannen_young@outerlines.studio@annabella_sbel
Presenting late August in the dusky surroundings of Goblin, each show offers a glimpse into recent works of textile, form and metal in conversation.
Two showings: 4pm & 5pm
Please select your ticket time carefully.
A drink on arrival.
Link in bio
Poster: @studiocatherine
“A Jewellery Show”
The Keep is presenting a display of new and past collections from two jewellers, @annabella_sbel & @shannen_young
Drawing inspiration from their cultural roots and upbringing, the show focuses on play, nostalgia, and the beauty that exists in natural forms.
Please join us on the 10th of July from 6-8pm
at The Keep, 504 Karangahape Road
Refreshments from @spurlockvineyards@goodshitsoda@marathondownswine
