Edited by Jessica Lapidos
Nina Einarsen and Iselin Strømsvåg are designing jewelry, highly invigorated by the contrasting nature of Norwegian terrain. From fjords, mountains, beaches, fields, the Dreams of Norway duo crafts on location whilst traveling out of materials like wood, horn, feathers and more. Just howling at the Crescent Moon.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
Allison Press is stripping down jewelry. In this nude state, it reaches a gritty depth, effusing raw sexuality and truth. Drawing concepts from the beneath the ocean and the future and space, Naked Label melds organic curves with surprising materials. Favored by indie musicians like Zola Jesus and Nicole Atkins, her jewelry tells a story. A story that’s meant to be told in the flesh.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
Solid silver and rhodium, formed in the mold of seriously lethal weaponry, armor, propellers and handcuffs come from the dichotomous mind of Lynn Ban. Prior to designing killer jewelry, she collected and curated vintage haute couture and accessories, and thus bred a mind that creates utter unique luxury. They are quite literally drop dead stunning; edged in diamonds. This collection is housed exclusively at Barneys. Oh, and they’re actually bulletproof.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
We discovered a Heavy Metal Lover in Luv AJ to balance out Hussein Chalayan’s Light Metal Lover from earlier today. Luv AJ designer Amanda Thomas is 23 and utterly rocking the LA jewelry scene with fans like Nicole Richie and Kardashians, and rad girls who like bad ass bling. This heavy collection is made from sheet metal, thick chains and gritty vibes. Her lookbook, shot by Fashion Gone Rogue, shows beautiful teen angst via exasperation, torn (and beer) sweatshirts, a skateboard and cuffs that could crack a chalkboard. Give me a handful of rings, and ring the bell. Present day Pink Lady, go on, get it.
Edited by Nicole Vardo
New York City born and raised accessories designer Seville Michelle Anastos is all about having ideas and making them into a reality. “When you say you’re going to do things, just do it,” advice from Seville Michelle herself. From full-time stylist to the most requested accessories designer at Patricia Field after only having been in business for a little over two years, you can find her work in over 40 shops and online market places all over the world. Anastos’ accessories have been published in Essence magazine, Gotham magazine, Vice magazine, Glamour, Vibe, Redbook, etc. Her designs have been worn by Kreayshawn to Nicki Minaj, Today living by the Seville Michelle Anastos motto “Good Taste Must Be Shared” we present a more one on one level with Seville Michelle and details on her line.
Edited by Danika Daly
Nina Cortes is the darling designer of her namesake jewelry line Nina Loren who you may recognize from the Project Runway spin-off Project Accessory. Nina was a force to be reckoned with as she made it all the way to the final two. Nina’s sparkling Swarovski designs caught the eyes of audiences and judges from day one with a gorgeous, wearable necklace crafted from recycled pieces. Needless to say, she won that challenge and continues to gain interest with her elegantly-edgy pieces. We caught up with the accessory guru to get to know her better off-screen, and she is just as sweet and funny as on the show.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
After 12 years of styling in New York City, Sara Beltrán took her fashionable self to Jaipur, India where she now creates jewelry sourced from the beaches she visits around the world. Talk about living the dream! She casts shells in gold, finds exotic stones and diamonds, scours fossilized sharks’ teeth and makes Mexican friendship bracelets as well. She was just announced the winner of the Ecco Domani Accessories Award and was granted $25,000 to continue on making whimsical jewelry that speaks to the sea lovers within us all. She named her label Dezso (the Latin word for desire) most likely because this was her greatest desire, and now it’s one of ours, too. See her seafaring wares here.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
After honing her skills at Chanel and Louis Vuitton couture houses, Myriam Adjinakou took to her own jewelry collection, mymo33. Playfully bright, each piece is made unique from recycled materials. You can soon find her jewelry at Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and other cute boutiques around. Big collar necklaces complement focal-point cuffs in a vibrant way. See it here.
Edited by Hillary Frazier
Originally from Tanzania, Africa, Twiga started as an art collector and shifted to creating this beautiful, bold wooden jewelry that’s been popping up all over magazine spreads, department stores, and museum shops. Twiga has also founded The Mbinga Children’s Organization, a non-profit that builds schools in Tanzania. Philanthropy and great, artistic jewelry? I think I’m in love. Check out more of her stuff on her site!
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