Bicycles hold a special place in Annette's heart. She's spent thousands of hours riding, coaching, and commuting. She loves being on her bike, but instead of just riding it, she wanted to use it to create something new. She asked a friend who owns a bike shop to save her some old parts. He handed her a box filled to the brim. She dove in and started to play. LINKS by Annette was born, just like that.
Her goal is to transform everyday parts - change the mundane and dirty into something that’s elevated, show-stopping and doesn’t scream “I used to be on a bicycle!”.
Upcycled, recycled, reused, repurposed - call it what you want. she creates unique, high-quality, modern industrial home goods, décor and wearable products. Everything is handmade in Chicago with a passion for cycling and functional design, a meticulous eye for detail, and a dedication for making the world a better place, one bike part at a time.
