KADEN & KAI Introduces Performance Anklets and Opens Wholesale Program for Retailers
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KADEN & KAI® launches lightweight, waterproof Performance Anklets and opens wholesale to boutiques, fitness clubs, resort shops and sports retailers.
LEXINGTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- KADEN & KAI®, the Massachusetts-based brand redefining jewelry through sculptural design and modern materials, has expanded its Performance Jewelry collection with a new category: anklets. The company also announced that it is now accepting wholesale applications from boutiques, fitness clubs, resort and beach shops, and tennis and pickleball retailers nationwide.
Designed to be seen, not felt, KADEN & KAI® Performance Jewelry offers a different approach to statement jewelry. Rather than relying on traditional heavy or rigid materials, the brand creates bold, lightweight designs from Verdasil®, a soft, flexible material that is waterproof, sweatproof and designed for movement.
"The new anklet collection extends that philosophy to a category particularly suited to active lifestyles. Designed to transition from workouts and the beach to everyday wear, the anklets are lightweight, flexible and resistant to water, sweat, chlorine and saltwater.
"With retail prices ranging from $30 to $52, KADEN & KAI's Verdari® Performance Jewelry combines distinctive, sculptural design with everyday wearability at an accessible price point.
“I wanted to create pieces that made people feel confident and put together all day, every day without irritation or discomfort,” said Lisa Cassidy, founder and designer for KADEN & KAI®. “Anklets are a natural extension of that idea. They can elevate your look no matter what the day has in store because they look just as good with sneakers as they do with sandals—and they feel virtually weightless.”
"The anklet collection includes several of the brand's signature designs, including Isla, Sweet Ivy, Momentum, Chain Reaction, Diver Down and Dot+Dash, with additional designs planned.
KADEN & KAI Opens Wholesale Applications
Alongside the anklet launch, KADEN & KAI® is expanding its wholesale presence and is now accepting applications from retailers interested in carrying Verdari® Performance Jewelry.
KADEN & KAI will introduce the collection to wholesale buyers at the autumn New England Made Giftware and Specialty Food Show in Boxborough, Massachusetts, September 15–16, 2026, as the company expands its retail presence throughout New England and beyond. Look for KADEN & KAI in booth 315.
For retailers, Verdari® Performance Jewelry offers an alternative to conventional jewelry assortments by combining the visual impact of statement jewelry with characteristics more commonly associated with performance products: feather-light construction, flexibility, water and sweat resistance, and designs made for movement.
“There's an opportunity to rethink where jewelry belongs,” Cassidy said. “We don't see Performance Jewelry as something that should only be sold in traditional jewelry stores. It makes sense wherever people are active, traveling, playing, relaxing and expressing their personal style.”
KADEN & KAI jewelry is designed and made in the United States, with earrings, bracelets, necklaces, chokers and anklets available across the collection.
Retailers interested in carrying KADEN & KAI Performance Jewelry can learn more and apply through the company's wholesale program at kadenandkai.com.
For media inquiries, product samples, or interview requests, please contact Lisa Cassidy at lisa@kadenandkai.com or 781-879-8777.
About KADEN & KAI®
KADEN & KAI® is a women-owned jewelry brand based in Lexington, Massachusetts, known for its design-led approach to performance jewelry. Through sculptural design and modern materials, KADEN & KAI is redefining what jewelry can be.
Each piece is handcrafted in the USA using Verdasil®, a proprietary lightweight silicone engineered for movement, comfort, and everyday wear. Through sculptural design and modern materials, the brand is helping shape a new category of jewelry designed to move with the body.
LISA ROMANO CASSIDY | Founder and Designer
For over 20 years, Lisa Romano Cassidy has worked in the green sector as a B2B digital marketing and brand strategist. She has partnered with organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies to promote recycling technologies, clean water solutions, energy-efficient products, and smart building initiatives across the U.S. and globally.
Lisa founded KADEN & KAI® in 2020, originally designing statement jewelry from upcycled bicycle tubes. Building on customer feedback and material innovation, she developed Verdasil® in 2025 — a proprietary, non-toxic, and recyclable material engineered for comfort, flexibility, and movement.
Today, Lisa’s work focuses on creating performance jewelry — bold, lightweight designs made to move with the body and support everyday life. She has designed over 100 pieces and holds approximately 50 design copyrights for KADEN & KAI®. Lisa holds an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and certifications in Sustainable Business Strategy, Disruptive Strategy, and Design Thinking and Innovation from Harvard Business School.
