International Women's Day 2024

The Women of Kate & Kole

To celebrate International Women's Day, we're taking a moment to reflect and acknowledge some of the remarkable women that have helped shape Kate & Kole into the business it is today. 

Every day, but especially on International Women's Day, we honour our incredible team of women.

#IWD2024 #internationalwomensday
A group of 17 fashionable women pose indoors, showcasing diverse patterns and styles, reflecting elegance in a modern jewellery design studio setting.
  1. Two women in black outfits stand beside each other, smiling. Behind them is a large photograph of jewellery on a woman's hand.
  2. A note from our Founders

    "Women are the most incredible creatures, we are constantly navigating. Navigating our emotions, our priorities, our relationships. We adapt, change, get stronger and break.

    Today we celebrate our team, our customers, our friends.

    Happy International Women’s day."

    Sara & Madalynne x

  1. Three women are sitting at a modern jewellery showroom table, smiling and talking, with elegant decor and gift boxes around.
  2. Two women smiling and examining jewellery pieces in a luxury store with a modern and minimalist interior design.
  1. Woman in white dress smiling, selecting rings from a jewellery tray, sitting at a table with a laptop. Elegant, modern jewellery setting.
  2. Who is a woman in your life that inspires you?

    "Taylor Swift — she has created such an inclusive community that allows everyone to be their authentic selves."

    — Gabbie, Head of Bespoke

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  4. What does International Women's Day mean to you?

    "It’s a day to celebrate the incredible women in my life and those who have come before. The women who have fought and advocated for us - who shaped society to be what it is today. It’s a day to recognise the achievements and how far women have come. To celebrate the women in my life— family, friends and the beautiful women I work with."

    — Eisha, Workshop Coordinator

  1. Jeweller crafting luxury jewellery in studio, smiling, tools visible. Elegant, high-end aesthetic.
  2. What does International Women's Day mean to you?

    "A day to reflect and pay tribute to the trailblazers before us."

    — Leah, Senior Jeweller

  3. Smiling woman seated at a table, handling jewellery pieces in a well-lit room. She wears a black top, accessorised with simple, elegant jewellery.
  4. One piece of advice you would give to yourself?

    "Be kind, generous & present in each moment."

    — Kayla, Bespoke Coordinator

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  2. Who is a woman that inspires you?

    "I’d say my lovely mum is my biggest inspiration, she is warm and kind hearted and the kind of person who wears her heart on her sleeve. She is utterly loved by all who surround her, she is vulnerable, brave, empathetic, and generous. She makes me want to be a better person every day and I couldn’t thank her enough for being such a beautiful role model to me and my siblings."

    — Chloe, Ready to Wear Coordinator

  3. Smiling jeweller working at a bench, wearing glasses, holding a tool. Jewellery sketches and tools visible. High-end craftsmanship setting.
  4. What does International Women's Day mean to you?

    "To me IWD is a moment to pause and reflect to give thanks to the lineage of strong, powerful women that I came from and the wise, beautifully fierce women I’m honoured to call my friends who stand up and show up for other woman daily.


    I am endlessly inspired by my own mother, Aunty and my two daughters who aren’t afraid to speak their truth, stand up for themselves and others in such an inclusive and supportive way.


    “Here’s to strong women: May we know them, may we be them. May we raise them.”

    — Nadine, Senior Jeweller

  1. Smiling woman in white blouse writing in a notebook at a table, showcasing luxury jewellery in a minimalist setting.
  2. One piece of advice that you would give yourself?

    "Slow down, take a moment, be kind, you’ve worked hard, it will work out."

    — Sara, Co-founder & Managing Director

  3. Two women converse in a bright room, one in a white outfit, showcasing luxury jewellery. Elegant, airy setting with wooden floors and natural light.
  4. Who is a woman that inspires you?

    "Sara inspires me daily — She offers unwavering support and guidance when we are in the thick of it in business or motherhood. I am so lucky to have her by my side every day in business and in life as an energising force of creativity."

    — Madalynne, Co-founder & Creative Director

  1. Smiling woman in black dress writes on card at desk in luxury jewellery store, displaying elegant gold rings.
  2. One piece of advice that you would give yourself?

    "A piece of advice I would give myself is to just always be yourself and keep focus on what truely matters to you. Trust your instincts, Embrace change and surround yourself with people who uplift you."

    — Emma, Studio Assistant

  3. Woman in white dress examines jewellery designs, holding a pen. She's in a modern, luxury store, wearing large clear glasses.
  4. What does International Women's Day mean to you?

    "Celebrating all the women in my life, the challenges we face and overcome together and how we support one another through it."

    — Gaia, Head of Jewellers

  1. A woman in a grey blazer smiles while working on a laptop. She has long, straight hair and is seated indoors, focused on her screen.
  2. What does International Women's Day mean to you?

    "As a mother of 3 little girls international woman’s day holds great significance. It's a day to instil in my girls the values of strength and empowerment. It serves as a reminder of the importance of nurturing their dreams, fostering their confidence, and supporting their endeavours so they can grow up to be empowered woman."

    — Jaye, Head of Ready to Wear

  3. Woman photographing a luxury ring on display with a camera, dressed in a dark blazer, in a high-end jewellery store setting.
  4. One piece of advice you would give yourself?

    "Always be your authentic self, don't worry about what other people think. Find yourself first— the rest will fall into place."

    — Brooke, Marketing Coordinator

  1. Woman in yellow top examines rings at jewellery display, smiling in a sunlit room. Luxurious setting with open windows.
  2. One piece of advice you would give yourself?

    "It costs nothing to be kind."

    — Mikaela, Bespoke Coordinator

  3. Two women smiling while examining luxury jewellery in a modern boutique setting with a round mirror on the wall.
  4. Who is a woman that inspires you?

    "My Sister. Her boundless kindness and compassionate nature inspires me to approach life and others around me with the same empathy. I see this and her wonderful generosity reflected in her students which is amazing to see!"

    — Alex, Collections Coordinator

  1. Woman examining jewellery through a microscope in a workshop, wearing a colourful patterned blouse. Luxurious jewellery craftsmanship scene.
  2. What does International Women's Day mean to you?

    "Sorority."

    — Deborah, Senior Jeweller