
The Pebble Grain Dace, in Conversation with George Richardson


The pebble grain Dace is the latest iteration of our original D-Ring Creeper from 1949. This new treatment of material echoes 75 years of dedication to George Cox’s unique take on craftsmanship. Made in Northamptonshire to our original specification but detailed with an eye on the contemporary. This approach to craft, and to intention, is what makes this style as relevant today as it was decades ago.
That same philosophy drew us to artist George Richardson. A longtime champion of the Dace, Richardson’s work explores, through his exacting lens of intentionality, the relationship of what he calls transitional objects, oftentimes ephemeral items that move between public and private spaces. The intimacy of his objects living in between these at times disparate worlds creates a space of conversation, where gestures such as the human touch are brought under increased scrutiny.

There is a clear connection between Richardson and George Cox, this independent voice and authentic confidence in an approach to making. Not diluted by trends, but ever presently relevant.
In the imagery for this launch, we photographed Richardson’s sculptures and tools in conversation with the Dace, combining playfully our respective materials and decision processes.
‘There is no such thing as a neutral decision in sculpture, whether it's the material you choose, or the way you use it, every decision has a consequence.’ This idea has continued into a general philosophy, he continues to say ‘It extends into all functional objects, including your shoes, where you are choosing something more substantial to cover your feet when you walk, you are always involved in that decision, and it is important to recognise that.’



In that respect, the Dace and Richardson’s sculptures share in being objects of process, and carry with them that strong sense of identity. The Dace was once heralded as a shoe made with over 300 individual operations, or 300 decisions. ‘That resonates with my own work, where every detail carries intention.”
‘George Cox isn’t about chasing a trend, its about making something authentic, something lasting.’ His perspective aligns with our generational legacy: a statement that isn’t just for the moment, but for people who carry that statement forward.
Some of George’s work, which features throughout the shoot, is currently available in the House of Bandits space at Selfidges, London. He is currently working on an upcoming solo-show in the late spring in London.