Designer Profiles
The designers of the K/llr Collection met at Parsons when they were studying…furniture design. After Katie borrowed a bracelet from Michael to hide a new tattoo from her mom, they discovered a shared passion that would turn into a global business. After just over two years on the market, their line is now being sold [...]
What better time than the sparkly holiday season to give away this glamorous Gerard Yosca necklace?? A true trendsetter (his butterfly pin is what sparked the hair clip frenzy of the ‘90s), Gerard is a designer whose talent has been recognized by his peers (he sat on the CFDA board for 12 years) and celebs [...]
A CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award winner in 2009, Monique Péan was a finance exec who was once obviously out of her element. Her talents clearly lie in jewelry design, and she excels in her industry by creating organic designs using only eco-sustaining materials, such as mammoth bones and the like. Sound contradictory? Here’s how she [...]
After experimenting in sculpting, drawing, and painting, Steven Lagos developed more than an appreciation for fine art. The now-master jeweler started his Lagos line in 1977. He cites the wearer of his jewels as “elegant, timeless, and classic.” Isn’t that what we all aspire to? The enticingly titled Caviar collection nails it. Tiny, decadent fish [...]
At a luncheon last week, I met the lovely Lita Asscher, granddaughter of Joseph, and part of the sixth generation of the esteemed Asscher family. She shared the fascinating heritage of the renowned brand with us during lunch. I never knew my favorite cut, the Asscher stone, comes from such a long and rich history. [...]
Guest Blogger: The Bag Hag Wynn Wynn Ong is a Burmese- born accessories designer who calls the Philippines her home. Wynn Wynn’s foray into accessories design began years ago when she started making pieces as Christmas gifts for her friends and family. Fast forward to February 2010, one of her creations get the front page [...]
