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1. New Designers 2015

   Posted on 9:35am Tuesday 30th Jun 2015

   After quickly shutting the shop we hurried over to Islington Design Centre to join in the fun at 'New Designers' an annual exhibition of recently graduated students. We could of stayed all day looking through everyone’s work however with only a few hours we went straight to the 'One Year On' and Jewellery department to check out this years new emerging jewellery designers. We were overwhelmed at the quality of work and the enthusiasm of the designers, here are a just a few designers we met on our way around the exhibition.

   Julia Toledo is a Brazilian designer and uses the most beautiful Brazilian gemstones, she co ordinates the colours with the woven silk so that each piece works in harmony together.

   Ieva Mikutaite won awards for her degree collection, Made by assembling lots of tiny rivets which allow each piece to move and expand to create completely new shapes that can be worn in different ways. This is a completely new and innovative way of making kinetic jewellery fun and wearable and the designing and work that went into each piece is hugely apparent.

   Flora Bhattachary's work uses carved gems in rich colours and textured precious metals, Flora's designs have a unique style. Each design is hand crafted and carved in the UK combining traditional fine jewellery techniques with modern technology.

   And here are some of the moments from the event......

   By Emily Bardsley Barnett

   Everybody engrossed in finding out more about the work.

   Creepy crawlies come to life... by Beatrice Wall

   Time to head to the pub for another drink to end the evening....

    

2. Meet The Designer

   Posted on 11:11am Wednesday 13th May 2015

   "Meet The Designer"   A fun night had by all.. We opened our doors late for the press and bloggers to visit and talk to some of the talented designers we stock in our Mayfair boutique.

   The Designers...  It was fascinating listening to the designers and the different process that they use in order to make their jewellery.

   Tania Clarkenhall

   Beautifully sophisticated contemporary leather jewellery "That was a great event! Lovely to meet the other makers and the bloggers. Really interesting to see how the different bloggers responded to my work. Loved the chocolate crispies too!"

   Karen Phillips

   Clean and modern handmade silver jewellery. "Thank you for a great night, it was such a good event, and good to meet the other designers."

   Milena Kovanovic

   Super cool and quirky jewellery - no two pieces are ever the same. "I just wanted to says thanks for organising the event on Thursday. It was great to meet the bloggers and other designers"

   Clara Jackson

   A modern edge: Clean geometric lines with texture  "Thanks to everyone who came, it was so interesting finding out about the other designers inspirations and meeting all the bloggers"

   Thanks again, Nikki xx

    

3. Graduates In The Spotlight - Finalist Interview with Hazel Rose

   Posted on 2:00pm Tuesday 5th May 2015

   What inspired you to become a jewellery designer?

   I did not start my creative life with the ambition of becoming a jeweller. My starting point was textiles for fashion which I loved, but I wanted to work with more 3 dimensional forms and different materials in relation to the body. Studying jewellery was the perfect solution and I have not looked back since!

   What is your favourite piece of jewellery? (either made or purchased)

   My ‘Straightened Necklace’ – a striking and elegant piece with the perfect hidden fixing. Easy to wear – wonderful with a suit or evening dress, and great when dressed down with a T-shirt and jeans.

   Which celebrity would you love to wear your jewellery and why?

   Tilda Swinton – she has a very distinct androgenous beauty and style; a woman who does not follow the crowd – her acting career spans all forms of media including art. Not only would she wear my work beautifully, but she also embodies the type of women who wear my work – confident with their own sense of style.

   Out-with jewellery is there any other career that you would love to try?

   Perhaps architecture – much of my work is influenced by the Modernists. I like the idea of creating structures that are habitable rather than just wearable. Perhaps even incorporating leather!

   What can we expect to see from you in the future?

   I am currently working on prototypes for my new collection – so watch this space for some new statement pieces as well as sculptural necklaces, earrings and bracelets. These are inspired by ‘On Line’ a great show I saw at MOMA 2 years ago and the result of lots and lots of experimentation.

   To vote for Hazel click here...