Check Out Charlotte Olympia And Solange Azagury-Partridge’s Special Capsule Collection

Charlotte Olympia + Solange Azagury-Partridge have teamed up to create this amazingly luxe yet fun capsule collection inspired by Azagury-Partridge’s ’Metamorphosis’ collection.  There’s a clutch in the collection representing all precious materials used in the jewelry designer’s pieces.  Meanwhile, Olympia‘s passion for Hollywood glamour + pin-up girls continues to inspire her contemporary retro iterations. My favorite would have to be these […]

Arm Candy That’s Child’s Play

(L-R: Lego Castle Bangle, Dot To Dot Cuff, Chunky Lego Bangle) Designed by London twins Nadia + Zehra, these Lego bangles + cuffs are very wearable, if you can believe it.  Part of their ’See No Evil, Hear No Evil’ collection, these pieces would definitely add that little extra to your Spring wardrobe.  All handmade, multicolored […]

Yazbukey’s Decadent Ottoman Empire

For her Fall collection, Yazbukey, the whimsical jewelry designer + fashion darling, conjured up memories of her heritage as inspiration.  Descending from Ottoman royalty but with a diplomatic dad, she never lived in Turkey until this collection.  During her Fall presentation, she said, ‘This collection is sort of my fantasy rendition of Turkey—the Ottoman Empire + […]

The Avant Garde Diaries presents fashion film ‘Rising + Falling’, featuring Bliss Lau, the brilliant + beautiful body jewelry designer, discussing her inspiration for her Spring/Summer 2014 ‘Fibonacci’ collection.  Of course, it wouldn’t be a Bliss Lau piece of art, without a deep intellectual narrative.  The 13-piece collection, comprised of onyx + freshwater pearls, is all about the affinity […]

How To Take A Dip This Fall Without Getting Wet

These ‘Dipped Crystal Earrings’ by Tom Binns, are a great way to add color to your fall wardrobe.  A marble effect, created by the mix of orange, blue + white, accentuate these silver plated earrings formed by tiered crystals.   Wouldn’t they look great with a plaid look in the same colorway? For purchase, go to Valery […]