About Big Metal London

WHO ARE WE? Big Metal is a sustainable fashion jewellery brand with a long history and a focus on the future - we believe in the importance of sustainability in order to meet the needs of the present without compromising those of future generations. WHAT IS OUR STORY? James McGrath, founder of Big Metal, was first inspired to make jewellery 30 years ago. Whilst living in Papua New Guinea, he began working with natural materials, learning from the local artisans. When he returned to London after his travels, he set up a workshop in his mother´s garden shed where he taught himself to make jewellery out of metal too. James then progressed to running a stall in the famous Portobello Market, where he continued to grow his passion and business. One day, Jean-Paul Gaultier asked him to design the jewellery for the 1997 blockbuster film, Fifth Element. This movie had a huge impact on fashion, redefining what a futuristic aesthetic can be. At Big Metal London, we believe that that aesthetic is sustainability. Read their story