2010년 8월 13일 금요일
Low Luv by Erin Wasson




SUPERMODEL-turned-designer Erin Wasson launched her first jewellery collection in the UK this week, exclusively on MY-WARDROBE.COM and – as expected from the girl who has been a muse to designers from Alexander Wang to Justin Timberlake – it has more than a little of the rock chick about it.Low Luv X By Erin Wasson debuted on the Alexander Wang catwalk for autumn/winter 2008 and features chunky rings, cuffs, crucifix necklaces and bracelets plated in gold and silver and adorned with scarabs, bones and armour.
“I have too much going on in my brain to just be a face, an image, without a voice behind it,” Wasson explained of her foray into design. Prices range from £60.00 to £211.00. Visit www.my-wardrobe.com to shop the collection.
(Vogue U.K.)
About Kara Ross
Kara Ross’ jewelry design started at the age of 13, with a trip to Africa and a piece of native tourmaline. She created a square cut ring from the stone and surrounded it with diamonds set on an 18k gold band. She never lost the touch.Now a Gemological Institute of America certified gemologist, Ross has spent five years designing elegant pieces with character and imagination. Prompted by a need for uniqueness and inspired by alternative materials such as marcasite, lava and chalcedony, Ross creates the types of pieces you would expect to find at a bazaar- with the luxury of a master jeweler.
With a minimalist vibe and architectural look, her cuffs, earrings, necklaces and rings showcase vibrantly-colored stones and sharp angles to produce a jewelry version of a Pucci scarf. The pieces exhibit a modern Italian look with their elongated gems, simple forms and sleek, curved gold accents.
2010년 8월 12일 목요일
ARIELLE de PINTO

Philip Crangi




2008 CFDA Swarovski Accessories Designer winner, Philip Crangi, describes his work as having "an aesthetic that is a contrast of material, color and mood". Having launched his label in 2001 - taking inspiration from diverse sources such as Greco-Roman, Baroque ironwork, Japanese armor and punk - the Manhattan-based fine jeweler has developed a reputation for creating modern day heirlooms. Seen on the runways of 3.1 Phillip Lim and Vera Wang, adorn yourself in bangles, earrings and pendants imbued with Crangi's directional edge.
Lara Bohinc

“A mark of her work is versatility. A passionate believer in the universality of good design, she has made the most of opportunities to bridge the divide between jewellery and other fashion items”.Based in London, Lara Bohinc is one of the most innovative and exciting jewellers working in fashion today. Born in Slovenia, Lara has been devoted to fashion, jewellery and architecture from an early age. While retaining a deep respect for the traditional principles of her craft, she has drawn on her familiarity with industrial techniques and materials to revitalise jewellery design. Harnessing such technological processes as photo-etching, laser-cutting and computer design, she has fused modernity of style with classical design to achieve a contemporary yet timeless elegance.
DANNIJO



Erickson Beamon


Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon are responsible for resurrecting the choker and making the word 'chandelier' mean more than just a fancy light fixture. The pair launched Erickson Beamon in 1983, creating exquisite necklaces, chokers, bracelets and earrings that could have been raided from your grandmother's jewelry box. It's this timeless, old-world charm that appeals to Beamon aficionados such as Madonna, Nicole Kidman and John Galliano. Opt for the chandelier earrings in deep blue or exotic coral to add color to your fall look.DAVID & MARTIN

David & Martin do not allow trends or fashions to infringe on their distinct philosophy that their pieces should remain timeless. All new collections are treated as a welcome addition to their existing work, a bit like work in progress or as an inspiring working archive.
In many cases the inspiration comes in the most peculiar forms and imagination. The "Chicken feet" collection was created after seeing a beautiful girl on a Shanghai subway munching deep fried chicken feet and simultaneously flicking through French Vogue.
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Judith Haas
Judith Haas, originally from the Netherlands, moved from Amsterdam to New York in 1999. Two years later she started making jewelry and taking courses at FIT. Currently Judith Haas's jewelry is being sold in boutiques across the country and abroad. She found inspiration for her designs in the natural elements of plants, sun and water and in the work of the Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi. As in nature none of her pieces are regular and absence of symmetry is a constant characteristic in her work. The techniques of wax carving and metal smithing are Judith’s sculpting methods, as they allow her to create pieces that have both graceful lines and the strength of metal. The simple yet elegant designs make them easy to wear and integrate into any style. The materials primarily used are Sterling Silver, Bronze, 14k Gold and semi precious stones. The materials come from as close as Manhattan and as far away as Australia. http://www.judithhaas.com/

