12 Signs. 12 Stories: Behind the Xanthe Zodiac Campaign
For the Xanthe Zodiac collection, we cast twelve friends of SARAH & SEBASTIAN whose connection to the ocean feels as intrinsic as their connection to the stars. Photographed by Samuel Armstrong across Clovelly, Camp Cove, Maroubra and Hermit Bay, the campaign is a love letter to Sydney's coastline and the people who find meaning in the water. ARIES, Sarah Gittoes, Co-Founder and Creative Director of SARAH & SEBASTIAN. “Make your own momentum.” A diver and ocean advocate driven by instinct and momentum; Sarah begins most mornings with a swim at Clovelly. TAURUS, Mana Mackay, model and creative. “People say Taurus is stubborn. I don’t think that’s true. I just need a compelling reason to change my mind.” New Zealand-born and nature-grounded, Mana moves with quiet determination and conviction. Once committed, she doesn't waver. [featured_images4] GEMINI, Olia Burtaev, Olympian and creative. "Work with the water, not against it." Selected for the Australian National Team at 14 and representing Australia at the London 2012 Olympic Games, her life has been shaped by discipline, precision and the constant interplay between control and flow. CANCER, Annalisa Ferraris, culinary artist. “I love bringing people together. Hosting. A table full of food.” Trained at the National Art School and Central Saint Martins, Annalisa’s work brings together visual art and food into immersive experiences guided by intuition as much as craft. LEO, Nathan Brook, dancer and creative. “After a swim, I feel most like my highest self.” Raised in Avalon Beach, Nathan trained at The Australian Ballet School and performed with Queensland Ballet and The Australian Ballet, where he rose to Senior Artist. He moves through the world the same way he moves on stage; with openness and feeling. VIRGO, Laura de Wit, model and fashion personality. “What brings me back to centre? Nature. Long walks. The ocean.” Thoughtful and guided by intention, her mind is always running; building, connecting, bringing people together. At the time of our shoot, she was expecting her first child — and wore it the way she wears everything. Lightly, and with grace. LIBRA, Astrid Holler, model and freediver. “Beneath the surface, everything aligns.” As a freediver, Astrid’s relationship with water is both physical and meditative; a place where everything slows, and she returns to herself. Balance, for Astrid, is something continually moved towards rather than fixed. [featured_images1] SCORPIO, Liv Parsons, model. “There's nothing more important than who you love, and who loves you.” Private, loyal and deeply considered, Liv approaches the ocean — vast and powerful — with both respect and caution. What matters most is community, and the people closest to her. SAGITTARIUS — Nikki Van Dijk, professional surfer. "Enjoy every moment like it's your last." Competing on the World Surf League tour, Nikki has spent years travelling, moving and chasing freedom — but always returns to the ocean. CAPRICORN, Mikka, artist. “If I dream something, I'll make sure to live it.” Born on Christmas Day, Mikka works across digital and 3D mediums with relentless focus and drive. The ocean slows everything down, offering perspective between where he is and where he knows he can be. [featured_images2] AQUARIUS, Nicole Warne, creative director. “Float like a cloud, flow like water.” Nicoles work spans fashion, travel and lifestyle, guided by an instinctive ability to connect ideas, people and places. Japan, where her heritage lies, and the ocean both bring her back to calm and centre. PISCES, Roberta Peroraro, model and cook. “We don't chase, we attract.” Roberta moves through life with ease and instinct, finding expression through food and stillness near the water. Even just seeing the ocean is enough. [featured_images3] Together, they embody the spirit of Xanthe Zodiac, a collection inspired by the symbolism of the stars and the wisdom of the ocean. Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and sterling silver, each pendant is inspired by a sea creature chosen to reflect the mythology and energy of its zodiac sign. Through the Xanthe Project, every piece purchased contributes to the protection of marine life through our Xanthe Project Partners. SHOP THE COLLECTION
Read more
GBP £
USD
SGD
NZD
JPY
HKD
EUR