Negri Firman Showroom/Gregg Mills Showroom/NYC
In our very humble opinion-if one is going to wear jewelry-like Texas-one might as well go big and bold.
Two recent collections we previewed-fit that MO beautifully...
The Italian born, now NYC living jewelry designer
Giuliana Michelotti, and her GM Collections---take inspiration from Asian and African tribal/ethnic traditions---and visuals from global travels.
What stood out for us-the biomorphic shapes of the uncut natural stones, set in almost volcanic metal shapes--- of silver and gold. AND believe it or not-these pieces are lighter in weight than they appear.
The designer herself, launched her jewelry collection -and a housewares line as well---in 1995---and is well know in the fashion world-having collaborated with many design houses (Versace, Gianfranco Ferré, Dolce + Gabanna, Jenny, Valentino, Lacroix etc)---and exhibited pieces worldwide. Impressive!
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| Hand wax molds-delicate vine and flower ring is new to the collection. Very Game of Thrones... |
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| this tray of rings beckoned to be tried on....featuring opals, smokey topaz, coral, herkimer diamond...set in silver |
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| Silver with natural mended turquoise |
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| leather cord-holds shell necklace-hand shaped pure silver beads |
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| cuffs in pure silver |
GM COLLECTIONS
New to us, but he shouldn't of been-Michael Schmidt is a "wardrobing" and jewelry designer ---and if the items we saw reminds one of Chrome Hearts...like it did us the sec we saw ---that would be correct as this LA based talent has crafted pieces for the go - to for rock and rollers' label. And designed some of the most inventive apparel creations for the likes of Lady Gaga, Fergie, Madonna, Rhianna, Cher...etc---to wear while performing.
A picture is worth a thousand words---even 2D ones...
At the downtown Greg Mills showroom-we were floored by the edgy/elegance of the cuffs, necklaces and jewelry we saw. WOW.
All pieces are hand made at the Michael Schmidt Studios---carefully, clearly---and depending on one's mood---or the occasion...there's a statement making necklace, cuff...earrings...that will draw accolades from anyone who eyeballs the wearer.
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We think if one is wearing this to an airport-better get that TSA Fastpass to bypass security---as would def not put these on a conveyor belt for screening.
FYI: Dita Von Teese's much accoladed 3D dress, created on an iPAD---the wave of the future, imho---created by Schmidt and an architect collaborator using digital rendering technology, with a 3D printer---polished off naturally- with added Swarovski crystals (over 12,000 of them).
INFO including retail
http://www.michaelschmidtstudios.com/index.html
What stood out for us-the biomorphic shapes of the uncut natural stones, set in almost volcanic metal shapes--- of silver and gold. AND believe it or not-these pieces are lighter in weight than they appear.
The designer herself, launched her jewelry collection -and a housewares line as well---in 1995---and is well know in the fashion world-having collaborated with many design houses (Versace, Gianfranco Ferré, Dolce + Gabanna, Jenny, Valentino, Lacroix etc)---and exhibited pieces worldwide. Impressive!
At the downtown Greg Mills showroom-we were floored by the edgy/elegance of the cuffs, necklaces and jewelry we saw. WOW.
We think if one is wearing this to an airport-better get that TSA Fastpass to bypass security---as would def not put these on a conveyor belt for screening.
