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HANNAH MARTIN’S NEW ACT OF REBELLION
by Smitha Sadanandan London-based Hannah Martin’s latest collection – A New Act Of Rebellion – is a call to arms, if you will. Safety pins and hardware essentials have inspired the designs that feed into the idea of the “DIY punk feel” of the collection, which is rife with references to rebellion. One of…
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A NEW EÉRA IN PLAYFUL DESIGN
Brand: EÉRA Founders: Chiara Capitani & Romy Blanga Based In: Milan, Italy How They Met: Before launching EÈRA with Romy, Chiara was a design consultant for a variety of fashion houses, specialising in bringing creative projects to life, while Romy previously worked for a number of fashion houses in PR and brand communications before moving…
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THE MIKIMOTO EVOLUTION
Mikimoto has been a leader in the world of cultured pearls for over 120 years. What’s next for the Japanese jewellery brand? In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto set out on a quest for beauty and perfection, resulting in the establishment of Mikimoto – a brand synonymous with exquisite cultured pearls. The impressive feat of cultivating something…
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FABULOUS FEASTS: JUN/JUL 2020
Once lockdown measures are eased and lifted, these are the top tables and new menus worth the indulgence Enlightened at LUMO Touting itself as a “beacon of light and respite”, LUMO is a new bar and restaurant that looks to positivity and creativity as its raison d’etre. The 70-seater watering hole in Singapore’s Boat Quay…
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DILYS’ REIMAGINED
Dilys’ forges ahead with a redefined showroom space, as well as an expanded online presence through a partnership with 1stDibs Change waits for no one, especially if the time is right and the stars align. And even as the world today faces adversity, the House of Dilys’ – which is led by mother-daughter duo, Dilys…
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THE ACCIDENTAL AUCTIONEER
How did Connie Huang, a former advertising and marketing professional, become Tiancheng International Auctioneer Limited’s Head of Jewellery Department? For Connie Huang, Tiancheng International Auctioneer Limited’s Head of Jewellery Department, looking back at her career as a jewellery specialist is especially interesting. Not only does it make her more aware of her deep fascination with…
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STYLISH FINE JEWELLERY FOR PRIDE MONTH 2020
We’ve rounded up a lovely collection of rainbow jewellery bright enough to cheer you up as you strike a pose! Anna Sheffield Flat Band Jewellery designers are also donating to charities in honour of Pride month. New Yorker Anna Sheffield, noted for her unconventional ceremonial rings, has been busy designing rainbow jewellery, including wedding bands…
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BRINGING ARTEMIS TO LIFE
Brent Neale Winston liked to play with her mom’s jewellery box that sat on top of the dressing table. “I knew I wasn’t supposed to go in there without asking, but I couldn’t help myself,” she recalls. Winston never set out to be a jewellery designer. “I didn’t really consider it a career choice when…
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US-BASED JEWELLERS SUPPORT THE LOVELAND FOUNDATION
As the world comes together to support the black community, several US-based jewellery brands have joined the cause by supporting The Loveland Foundation. Established in 2018, the organisation provides financial assistance for black women and girls seeking mental health support. Through fellowships, residency programmes, listening hours, and more, it is the hope of The Loveland…
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THE UNSHAKEABLE ITALIAN SPIRIT
Made in Italy rings by Leonori At one point, things were not looking very well for Italy. During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Italy was the worst hit European nation and its death rate even surpassed China’s. What followed was a nationwide lockdown, transforming the vibrant country into a literal ghost town. With…
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RIDING OUT THE STORM
The world has been turned on its head, no doubt, so we seek to find out how these fine jewellers across Asia are going to adapt to a new way of doing business once a semblance of normalcy returns CALLA LILY FINE JEWELLERS “We have been fortunate to still be able to continue working through…