The Artevo Story
There are moments when we search for that special gift — something thoughtful, useful, and lasting.
Yet, whether on the high street or online, we often find ourselves surrounded by the same predictable choices: designer, over-packaged, and predictably expensive; or cheap, plastic, novelty, and forgettable.
Artevo emerged from a simple belief: there are better choices out there and we can bring them to people.
Better gifts for men. Better design. Better value. Better stories behind the things we own. In short – Gifts for Men Worth Giving.
Where It Started
Like many ideas, Artevo started as a frustration. I wanted to give a gift that meant something — not a gadget or gimmick with a short life, but an object built with purpose, which will give the owner many years of pleasure.
A friend said something that stayed with me: he’d rather receive no gift at all than one that ends up gathering dust at the back of a cupboard.
That thought lingered. What if giving could feel more meaningful again — for both the giver and the receiver. What began as a personal search quickly became a mission: to find and curate products that balance craft, quality, and quiet confidence.
Objects made to be used, kept, and enjoyed — not just unwrapped.
The Name
“Artevo” combines two words: Art and Evolution. It’s about how creativity, design, craftsmanship, and materials evolve together — how art becomes part of everyday life. It’s also a reminder that style, like character, is never static. We change. We refine. We evolve.
Artevo reflects that journey — a continuous refinement of what we choose to surround ourselves with, and what those choices say about us.
Our Purpose
Artevo exists to make gift-giving meaningful again.
Each product is chosen not for volume, but for design, quality and value — things made by people who care as much about the process as the result.
We seek out products that have a story to tell and favour those whose creation gives back to the community or the environment. We prefer the use natural materials wherever possible and to reduce the use of plastics in the supply chain.
From leather goods that help women escape slavery in India to greeting cards that plant a tree for every one sold, Artevo is built on the idea that we can give and give back.
Whether it’s a Parisian belt, a piece of New Zealand art, or a Blunt umbrella, everything in the Artevo collection carries the same quiet promise: made to last, chosen with intention.
We believe choice should be informed. That’s why we share the story behind each product — where it comes from, how it’s made, and what it’s made of — so you can choose with confidence and conscience.
From Here
We’re a brand rooted in New Zealand, but with a global perspective — drawing inspiration from timeless design, honest materials, indigenous knowledge, and the satisfaction of giving something worth keeping.
Artevo isn’t just a store. It’s a way to bring thoughtfulness back into the everyday act of giving — to celebrate the art of choosing well rather than often.
And this is just the beginning.
Simon Stockdale - Artevo Founder