Designers Meredith and Wendell German founded Meredith Wendell in 2008. The sporty, resort-inspired accessories brand has since been featured in powerhouse publications including Vogue, Lucky, ELLE, W and  The Wall Street Journal. The line features unique, eye-catching color combinations that add an unexpected pop to any outfit. From funky rope camera straps to woven bracelets to bright (and sometimes fluffy) backpacks, we love it all. As does our mascot Bleeckerman who rocks his MW dog collar daily. Get to know the lady behind the line, Meredith...

Hometown: Lewisburg, WV

Style Icon(s): My Grandparents.

Words to live by/favorite quote: “Take me home, country roads” - John Denver

How would you describe your style? Rushed.

Item from your closet you can't live without? Hermes shawl, my uncle’s vintage Wranglers and my Celine army jacket.

What is the best part about running your biz out of NYC? You are 1 flight away from everywhere!  It’s the easiest and hardest place to live.

Favorite local spots in NYC? Restaurants, shops, bars? The Maritime Hotel, Momofuku, The Rusty Knot, Morandi, Minetta Tavern, The Four Seasons Restaurant, Kirna Zabete, Malia Mills, Save Khaki, Shake Shack.

What or who influences your designs? I grew up close to the Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia; it was designed by Dorothy Draper in the 1940’s and still maintained by Carleton Varney today. The interiors are an incredible unexpected mix of print and color. It’s in my blood! 

Favorite pieces from your new collection? Our backpacks are super cool this season.

Love that furry guy? So do we. Click here to snag one for yourself.

What do you love about The Nearby? The Nearby is brilliant - what’s not to love? I would pre-order everything if I could. Please don’t ask Wendell what he thinks of The Nearby. Lately there are a lot of boxes arriving from Capitol and Poole Shop - I am running out of excuses.