A BIT OF BOLLYWOOD

BARBIE DECONSTRUCTION

Margeaux Lange, the New York born jewellery designer has done these wicked pieces made from the highly iconic barbie. The elements are abstracted and take on a completely different vibe from their original elements.


The pieces are nostalgic and surreal at the same time.


Both a bit creepy and fun, the details like the rings on these hands jump out and when i look at them i see detail i never really noticed before.


Just like eating meat, I love how Lange has used up all the elements of the Barbie in the different jewellery pieces, making full use of the entire Barbie corpse!


The fantastical pieces when re-contexturalised become barely recognisable as their original parts but form new shapes and pieces inspired by current fashion trends for example, this tribal necklace above made out of Barbie's left and right arms.


And quite literally ear-rings...


Its not the first time i have come across jewellery made from elements of dolls, but definitely one of the nicest executions i have seen... pardon the pun.

HISANO TAKEI

I couldn't resist posting this slightly strange, bordering on ridiculous piece which goes under the guise of jewellery. It also doubles as a in-flight neck pillow for long haul flights.



I particularly like the result when you tip it over the limit of 'stackable' with 3 for bad face days.

http://www.hisanotakei.com

COLLEEN JORDAN - WEARABLE PLANTERS

I think these little necklaces with miniscule plants inside are just adoreable. Its not often i go for cute tiny little delicate pieces, but this one in particular makes me smile.


She calls them wearable planters, featuring tiny plants such as succulents in tiny pots to wear around your neck. I personally love the concept of wearing something living on you. Sort of like being able to take your pet to work.


I think if i had a little bit of herb such as sage worn around my neck during the day it would be a real pick-me-up, like having a sniff of essential oils to get you through the day, but the real thing.




You can see some more of her work and experiments with materials on her website:
http://www.colleenjordan.com

ERICKSON BEAMON NEON BEAUTIES

I popped down to the London Fashion Week Exhibition earlier this week and checked out some jewellery and accessories. I have to say, this was one of my favourite things to see.


Its the neon vintage collection by Detroit originated company-turned-international-superstars Erickson Beamon. Their stuff is simply exquisite.


The hand painted neon stones contast so beautifully with the vintage settting and the colours themselves are so nice.


Its like mixing a bit a 'street' with vintage which i think is a really nice combination and shows that although the brand is style encapsulated, it also knows how to have a bit of fun with this serious, yet playful collection.


Love it.