After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design, she immediately went to work for supermodel turned designer Alek Wek, assisting with accessory production for the line Alek Wek 1933, Ltd. She has also worked alongside top fashion stylist Patti Wilson, assisting with styling editorial shoots for Vogue Italia, Vogue China, Numero magazine and Baby Phat and Just Cavalli runway shows. In addition to her work modeling in fashion magazine publications, she has also styled some of Hollywood’s most intriguing A-listers including Scarlett Johansen, and Olivia Wilde.

In the Fall of 2007 during a two month stay in Florence, Italy, Constance was so mesmerized by the stained glass windows and architectural motifs of Florentine Renaissance churches and Milanese Gothic cathedrals, she decided to create a line of day and evening bags inspired by this classic yet avante-garde old world aesthetic. The brand was christened Victoire Focx, and launched its first collection March 1st, 2009 in Milan, Italy during Milan fashion week.

Exotic leather patchwork is a staple to the collections aesthetic, and such elaborate detail helps distinguish the bags from its competitors within the luxury goods industry. All bags are lined with the signature "Victoire-ian" purple suede, reminiscent of the royal purple hue worn by Roman emperors and Florentine aristocrats.Though currently functioning as a bespoke service, Victoire Focx is positioned as an aspirational brand encompassing all custom leather goods accessories for the woman with uniquely regal aesthetic sensibilities. The brand currently operates as a bespoke service, with leather goods being sold online at the website (www.victoirefocx.com), private trunk show events, and at various pop up store locations. Bags, belts, gloves, cuffs, and recently produced leather cocktail dresses can be customized to the clients liking.

(jonesmagazine.com)

What an amazing collection....such craftsmanship!

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Such individual and unique talents!





















It's not an event that focuses on bling, carat size or ultra-precious stones, but that's not the aim. London Jewellery Week just wrapped up, and it's a show that is growing and playing up the scouting aspect, looking for niche designers who focus on creativity, innovation and craftsmanship.

The highlight of the week was definitely the new edition of Treasure, which was held for the first time in Victoria House in Bloomsbury. We took a look around and browsed the creations of up-and-coming designers, scoped out new trends and admired pieces made with avant-garde materials.

The winners of the much coveted Jewellery Designer of the Year award - Yunus and Eliza - really stand out for their jewels inspired by classic mythology. One has a background in figurative sculpture while the other studied restoration. One young designer of fashion jewels to keep an eye on is Zelia Horsley. She combines acrylic and metallic chain coils with mechanical elements, bringing an attitude and a bit of glamour to her bracelets and necklaces that are hard to ignore.

Tina Lilienthal is eccentric, bizarre and much loved by fashionistas like Alexa Chung, Keira Knightley and Kelly Osbourne. Her fluorescent iconographic symbols are fresh and fun and now feature a new enameling technique. Hsiao-Chi Tsai was born in China but now calls London home. She is known for her neck pieces inspired by Victorian collars. The designer's background in paper cutting - a typical Chinese art form - helps her in making her futuristic pieces featuring organic shapes and colored neoprene.

Then there were the oversized silver cuffs by Ute Decker, Jessica De Lotz's 'retro bling' Oria's bucolic engravings, the golden geometries of Dennis and Lavery and Sarah Herriot and the unconventional sculptures by Mahtab Hanna (she refers to it as 'dichotomy jewellery'). The winners of Professional Jeweller 2011 were Laura Gravestock, Natalia Schroder and Trisori duo. These young, enterprising and fresh talents along with their more established counterparts make up a new world of design with great things on the horizon.

1. - 3. Yunus & Eliza 4 Trisori 5. & 6. Ute & Decker 7. & 8. Mahtab Hanna 9. Laura Gravestock 10. - 12. Zelia Horsley 13. & 14. Hsiao-Chi Tsai 15. Dennis & Lavery 16. Jessica De Lotz 17. Sarah Herriott 18. Tina Lilienthal 19. Hsiao-Chi Tsai

(Vogue.it)

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A Parsons graduate and ex-design director of Zac Posen, Venessa Arizaga launched her eponymous jewelry line in 2007. Inspired by a trip to Puerto Rico, her handmade designs are a striking fusion of luxe metals and colorful clusters of whimsical charms. A favorite with It girls and editors, these quirky treasures will add instant impact to every look.











(netaporter.com)

I love the infusion of color!

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Alberto Guardiani lands in Cannes

Guardiani celebrates the 64th edition of the Film Festival creating an exclusive pair of sandals.



Shining star: the new sandals created by Alberto Guardiani, dedicated to the best-known actresses of the big screen, are called, precisely, Shining Star and will debut on May 11th on the montée de marches of the Cannes Film Festival 2011.


Black leather wrapped around the instep; a cascade of Swarovski crystals that turn this shoe into an ultra-glamorous and refined accessory, a true shining light that will embellish the feet of the celebs – from Hollywood but not only – that will make the best of themselves along the red carpet and the Croisette.


The sandals, in leather or suede, will be available exclusively at Alberto Guardiani’s boutiques in Rome Roma, Milan and Naples.

(Vogue.it)

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The materials stolen from the houses Become The foundation for the construction of mobile homes, the reflection of an uncomplicated Femininity.

Sylvia Pilcher , the designer behind Zilla , that boasts a degree in Architecture and years of experience on the field, had pleasingly given up to her passion for manual work combined with sewing. Sylvia Pilcher, the designer behind Zilla , That boasts a degree in Architecture and years of experience on the field, pleasingly HAD given up to her passion for manual work combined with sewing.

So, instead of designing in 3D, she opted for plastic models, and precisely the materials used for such prototypes have been used to realize her first entirely hand-finished bags. So, INSTEAD of designing in 3D, she opted for plastic models, and the materials used for Precisely Such prototypes Have Been Used to Realize Her First Entirely hand-finished bags. That was 2005. That Was 2005. With time, and with the brand's growth, Sylvia chose to work alongside an artisan from Padua. With time, and with the brand's growth, Sylvia chose to work alongside an artisan from Padua. The never-ending research and choice of unusual recycled technical materials usually employed in house building remains, instead, her own precise task. The never-ending research and technical choice of unusual recycled materials Usually employed in house building remains, INSTEAD, her own specific task.

For Spring/Summer 2011 she has used synthetic sponges, air filters, knitted raffia and natural or colored cork. For Spring / Summer 2011 she has used synthetic sponges, air filters, knitted or natural colored raffia and cork.

Such elements provide high-design shapes, linear and harmonious, essential yet statement-making. Shapes that are free to become whatever harmonizes best with the material of choice , with an ironic twist, and at the same time unique and classy. Such elements Provide high-design shapes, linear and Harmonious, yet essential statement-making. Shapes That Are Free To Become whatever harmonizes best with the material of choice, with an ironic twist, and at the Same Time unique and classy.

The contamination between fashion and architecture is deeply rooted in the origins of the Alto Adige designer, born and raised in Bolzano, into a family of artisans and artists. The contamination Between fashion and architecture is Deeply rooted in the origins of the Alto Adige designer, born and raised in Bolzano, into a family of artisans and artists. Since she was a kid, without being aware, she probably started dreaming about houses to carry around, hand-cut and sewn. Since She Was a kid, without Being aware, Probably she started dreaming about houses to carry around, hand-cut and sewn.

The bags are on sale at select clothes and design stores in Italy, Spain, Italia, France, United Kingdom, Belgium, The Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Arab Emirates, China, Japan, Australia and the USA. The bags are on sale at select clothes and designer stores in Italy, Spain, Italy, France, United Kingdom, Belgium, The Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Arab Emirates, China, Japan, Australia and the USA.

(Vogue.it)

Wow....I'm impressed!

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