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Tom Binns Alice In Wonderland Inspired Jewelry Collection

Monique Montagnese, Contributor September 4 at 1:40 | Comments

Tom Binns Alice In Wonderland Inspired Jewelry Collection fashion

Teeming up with Disney to produce a collection to coincide with the release date of Tim Burtons Alice in Wonderland seems like the perfect way for Tom Binns to reach his audience. If you don’t already know about him after Michelle Obama wearing his designs you’re probably living under a rock in Tim Burton induced fantasy land. The best part about this collaboration: 35 pieces will be available for $100-$500, considerably less then normal Tom Binns prices. Although 6 pieces will retail from $1,000-$2,0000, a little bit of a Tom Binns diffusion line won’t hurt anyone.

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FIRST LOOK: Tom Binns Autumn/Winter 2009

Monique Montagnese, Contributor July 7 at 4:48 | Comments

FIRST LOOK: Tom Binns Autumn/Winter 2009 fashion

Tom Binns statement making jewelry is consistently impressive, and with Michelle Obama as a customer you really can’t dispute his talent. The preview of his Autumn/Winter line looks like classic Tom Binns, plenty of sparkle with a punky edge.

FIRST LOOK: Tom Binns Autumn/Winter 2009 fashion

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Designer: Tom Binns

Amanda Gabriele, Contributor November 10 at 4:15 | Comments

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When the phrase “fine jewelry” is said, bent forks and flea market charms don’t usually come to mind. But Belfast born Tom Binns decided to work against the norm. He graduated in 1981 from Middlesex Polytechnic with a Bachelor of Arts degree in jewelry design. Influenced by the Dada cultural movement, Binns created his own avant-garde collection of “Object Trouves.” His collaboration with Vivian Westwood and Malcolm Maclaren titled “Punk Couture” was a perfect way of showing his design style. His spectacular pieces have been featured on the pages of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue for nearly two decades.

Besides Vivian Westwood, Los Angeles-based Binns has collaborated with such designers as Calvin Klein and Isaac Mizrahi. He also received the CFDA award for best accessories designer in 2006. Binns draws design inspiration from the environment around him, everyday objects and even what some people consider garbage. He uses flea market gems, shards of beach glass, seashells and vintage diamonds to create some truly mind-blowing pieces. Check out Binns’ jewelry at Henri Bendel.