:: Santos Wish :: - designer

Sydney designer Kellee Cruse has captured Mexico's colour and spirit in a range of fashion adornments carrying inspirational sentiments for wearers.

Santos Wish has amassed a large cult following over the past three years and is now available in over 80 leading fashion stores both nationally and internationally throughout NZ, USA, UK & expanding.

'The idea to bring Santos Wish to Australia happened when I received an unusual gift from Mexico, sent by a friend with a letter explaining this was my 'lucky' necklace, it carried wishes for me of peace, protection and success. This necklace was one of the most thoughtful gifts I'd received and was also an invitation to follow my heart and explore Mexico. This country is where I found so much beauty and inspiration; from the Mexican Caribbean's turquoise beach paradises, incredible Mayan and Aztec ruins to cosmopolitan cbd's and chic street fashion, Mexico is simply divine.

Upon my return to Sydney I was overwhelmed by the interest friends had in both Mexico and my saint necklace, I was searching for a way to keep Mexico close and share the feel good sentiment of the saints, so combining the two, Santos Wish was born...Mexican spirited jewellery with meaning.' Kellee Cruse

Kellee is no stranger to fashion in 1997 she founded an online fashion & lifestyle magazine which ranked as the most popular online destination for Australian women for three consecutive years (Femail.com.au source *hitwise). Following its sale Kellee was invited to join the ranks at Pacific magazines. After several years she accepted the appointment of Marketing Manager for several of ACP Pty Ltd's leading fashion and lifestyle titles.