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Kevin McCaul & Emma Hetherington

Allies

Allies is a creative studio founded on one simple belief – that the most extraordinary brands are born out of fearless creativity.

Our roots are in Belfast but our friends are all over. And they’re united by fear. But it’s not risk they’re afraid of. It’s sameness.

Because sameness is what’s actually dangerous. Blending in is bad for business. Playing it safe stifles growth. Following trends will get you forgotten.

Since launching in 2025, we’ve built for the world’s most awarded bar, The Dead Rabbit NYC. We’ve disrupted London Fashion Week, asking whether sustainability can be as desirable as luxury. We’ve partnered with our favourite drink – Guinness (obviously) and have been privileged to deliver work for Amazon and Marriott.

Closer to home, we’ve worked with Belfast’s most-loved coffee shop and Derry’s best pizzeria – supporting the brands that shape local culture as much as global ones.

Do you feel the fear?

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