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Paige Novick's Broken Glass Collection Has Us Wearing Color

coutorture — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:47:40 -0800

Last fall Paige Novick designed a black bracelet which hasn't left our wrist in months. For spring/summer 2010, the New York-based jewelry designer introduces a new collection using resin to create extremely lightweight and sculptural broken glass-like pieces. Her new colorful cocktail rings will most definitely be our go-to summer accessory. . . if we could only decide between aqua, lemon, or violet. Click below to see the entire spring/summer collection.

Shopping: Quirky Baubles

FabSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:55:37 -0700

From left: Alexander McQueen $295, Tom Binns $100 @ Net-A-Porter, Free People $28

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but if you want to stand out this Fall, throw on some quirky baubles. Skulls, utensils, spikes, and bubbles are just some ways to show the world that you have fun with fashion. The cheekier the better!

Lizzie Fortunato Jewels Fall 2009 Look Book

coutorture — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:17:23 -0700

Jewelry designer Lizzie Fortunato was inspired by the American West this Fall 2009. In the introduction to the look book, Fortunato describes her Fall 2009 customer as "the sophisticated city girl who's packed up her urban lifestyle in favor of her boyfriend's Harley, roadside diners, and great adventure." Brimming with texture and romance, the signature mixed-material creations are given names like the "Midnight Rambler Necklace" and the "Memories Of Red Rock Necklace". Check out the look book in the gallery below.

Bulgari "Between Eternity And History" Opening Exhibition

coutorture — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:44:51 -0700

Last night celebrities and fashion folk gathered in Rome to celebrate the opening of Bulgari's retrospective, titled, "Between Eternity and History: 1884-2009". As part of their 125th anniversary celebration over five hundred works of jewelry, watchmaking and objets d’art were on display. Check out images from last night's even in the gallery below.

Bulgari Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary With Retrospective

coutorture — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:49:56 -0700

In celebration of their 125th anniversary, Bulgari's first ever retrospective will open next week at at the prestigious Il Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome. The exhibition, titled "Between History and Eternity: 1884-2009" will cover the company's historical achievements and design evolution. Over five hundred works of jewelry, watchmaking and objets d’art will be displayed including photographs of celebrities who have worn Bulgari over the years. Check out a few of those photos, courtesy of Bulgari, in the gallery below.

Fall 2009 Trend Report: Oversize Necklaces Still Favored

coutorture — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:44:59 -0700

Clockwise from top left: Marni Fall 2009, Jason Wu Fall 2009, Donna Karan Fall 2009, Elie Saab Fall 2009, Lanvin Fall 2009, Christian Lacroix Fall 2009

Having indulged in something of a statement necklace binge last season, it seemed possible that the trend would lose steam this Fall. Although fewer designers showed off oversize necklaces, many chose to go for the look again. Surely an investment that won't go unnoticed, wear an oversized necklace with pulled back hair and minimal makeup.

coutorture — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:05:51 -0700

Kabiri Launches Week-Long Sale Starting Friday

Our favorite jewelry e-commerce retailer, Kabiri, is launching into a massive May Day sale starting, you guessed it, Friday. The sale, which runs from the 1st through the 8th of May, offers 30% off of designs from Tom Binns (pictured), Giles and Brother, Noir, Alexis Bittar, Disaya, CC Skye and Rowan Mersch. Spring 09 was all about statement making jewelry and if you were keen on the trend, we find this a great opportunity to invest in a fabulous piece for summer.

Lucy Hutchings Fall 2009 Look Book

coutorture — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:24:56 -0700

British jewelry designer Lucy Hutchings launched her namesake label in the Fall of 2008. Over the past three seasons Hutchings has received critical acclaim in countless international magazines and landed credits alongside the likes of Matthew Williamson and Calvin Klein. Often inspired by the natural world Hutchings designs are powerful and hard-to-miss. Check out images of her 1950's B-movie inspired Fall 2009 collection in the gallery below.

coutorture — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:28:46 -0700

Jewelry Designer Hannah Martin Goes E-Commerce

Hannah Martin’s assailing luxury jewelry for men has positioned her as one today’s leading tastemakers in the world of design. She has worked as a consultant for both Cartier and Givenchy and her creations have been picked up by the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Chris Bailey, and Georgina Goodman. Martin’s collections rely heavily on narratives that involve hyper-males (imaginary and red-blooded) who are as villainous as they are elegant. Precisely because of the irresistible androgynous forces in her work, Martin’s pieces are constantly mentioned as being just as likable to women as they are to men. It was when Martin was working for Cartier by day, and hanging out with her rock and roll friends in Paris by night, that her line was conceived. In her collections, which she puts forth but once a year, she blends these two worlds beautifully. Her newest collection, inspired by a character called Vincent, calls up Soviet Russia and gangster iconography with sculptural pendants, thick emblem rings, and hand-cut onyx cuff links. Click on the title link to check out Martin's newly launched e-commerce site, including the debut of her newest collection.

coutorture — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:58:34 -0700

Johanne Mills Will Wow You With Her Resume And Awesome Earrings

Textile aficionado Johanne Mills got her start in the industry when Donna Karan bought her entire graduate range and hired her to work as a creative director and project manager for the company. Over the next five years with Donna Karan, Mills also consulted on textiles and accessories for Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Luella, Hugo Boss, and Matthew Williamson. Later in her career, in 2003, Mills went on to work with Giles Deacon on a project that involved embroidering crystals and stones into garments. It was at this point that she started to pursue jewelry design and the rest, as they say, is history. Mills current collection addresses her ongoing interest in voluminous and natural forms, while blending unusual materials like wood, Swarovski crystal, cork, leather, and hand-crafted knotted fabrics. Click on the title link to check out her new collection.