What Is Kazel & Co?.
Kazel & Co. is a family-run studio built with grit, skill, and late nightsâcreating pieces designed to feel personal, not mass-produced.
Founded by Johanny and George, we craft two distinct lines under one standard:
- Kazel Wire: Alambrismo-inspired wire jewelry made with precision, symmetry, and technique-first detail.
- Kazel Leather: modern leather jewelry and accessories built for structure, durability, and edge.
Our name, Kazel, comes from our children: Kaden + Itzelâand it reminds us why we build everything the right way: with intention, patience, and heart.
Our Team
Kazel Wire
Johanny De La Santos is the designer and maker behind every Kazel Wire piece. She came to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic in the early 2000s, studied Interior Design, and began creating jewelry in 2015âresearching and training in the Alambrismo technique. Her style blends weaving, shaping, and layered wirework to create pieces that feel clean, intricate, and intentionally finished.
Sheâs inspired by nature and emotion and by the moment a customer sees themselves in a piece and lights up.
Kazel Leather
George Antuna is the designer and maker behind Kazel Leather. A lifelong âjack of all trades,â his background spans music, the Army, and hands-on creative workâshaped by multiple cultures and a makerâs obsession with doing things the right way. Today, he channels that into leather jewelry and accessories built for structure, durability, and everyday wear.
George designs for the woman who wants to feel confident and fully herselfâbecause nothing hits like someone who walks into a room like she owns the planet.
Our Journey
Kazel & Co started the way many real studios do: in a small space, with a handful of tools, and the decision to take craftsmanship seriously.
Johannyâs work is rooted in Alambrismo wire artistry, where the design is built through structure, weaving, and finishingânot quick assembly. George brings a makerâs mindset to leather: cutting, shaping, dyeing, sealing, and finishing each piece for long-term wear.
The result: technique-first design and precision you can see.
Crafted With Meaning
Our promise is simple: crafted with meaning, designed to feel like you.
Meaning isnât always in a stone. Meaning is intention + technique + how you feel wearing itâconfidence, polish, identity.
Giving Back
Giving back is built into our long-term plan. When we reach consistent profitability, we will donate a portion of net profits through twice-yearly giving to disability-related causes, along with an annual breast cancer campaign. Weâll share donation updates on our website for transparency.
Embark on the Journey with Us
Welcome to Kazel & Co.âa family-run studio where every piece is crafted with intention, skill, and heart. Explore our Alambrismo-inspired jewelry and modern leather goods, and find something that feels personal from the moment you put it on.
