Established in 2014, MAPLE aims to push the boundaries of design and brand culture in the jewelry industry.

Founder

Austin McMahon

Austin McMahon is the founder and creative force behind MAPLE, a jewelry label recognized for its distinct, eclectic sensibility. Guided by instinct yet grounded in discipline, his process balances spontaneity with precision — an approach that gives each piece both character and clarity.

As MAPLE has evolved, Austin has remained committed to his original ethos: creating objects that reflect his own point of view rather than responding to the noise of trend cycles. The result is a body of work that feels personal, considered, and enduring.

His path in fashion is closely tied to his longstanding relationship with HAVEN — a bond rooted in friendship, mentorship, and shared creative values. From DJ booths to design studios, Austin’s trajectory has been shaped by community, collaboration, and an unwavering dedication to craft.

FW24 Editorial man standing in front of trees and bushes wearing MALPE jewelry

Much of MAPLE’s inspiration is drawn from observation — fragments collected from both the digital landscape and the physical world. A forgotten detail on an old façade, the geometry of an iron fence, vintage estate jewelry, a film still, or a passing remark overheard at the right moment. When something sparks, Austin documents it instinctively — a photograph, a note — building an archive of references that later evolve into form.

This practice of collecting and distilling shapes MAPLE’s singular perspective. The brand exists at the intersection of contemporary design and traditional luxury metals, balancing playfulness with restraint. The result is jewelry that feels expressive yet considered — modern in execution, enduring in spirit.

Intersecting Worlds

COLLABORATIONS

Over the years, MAPLE has partnered with a range of legacy retailers, cultural institutions, and artists who share a commitment to craft and perspective. Collaborations with BEAMS, United Arrows & Sons, Monkey Time, F/ CE., Grateful Dead, OutKast, and Wings + Horns have allowed the brand to reinterpret distinct visual languages through its own lens.

Each project is approached as a dialogue rather than a licensing exercise — translating iconography, archives, and cultural memory into pieces that feel unmistakably MAPLE. The throughline remains consistent: thoughtful design, considered materiality, and an ability to bridge subculture with refinement.