Ancient cultures have always fascinated people as a “faux mystery” thick fog still surrounds them thanks to those unique, sometimes rare, features and artistic evidence: architecture and arts, what a better inspiration for a jewelry collection? Transparent Sculptural Jewelry by Spanish architect and designer Marta Roura brings us to the exotic coasts of Phoenicia and enigmatic Minoan Crete with handmade jewellery, created with selected materials recalling or connected to those cultures. Fenicia Collection by Transparent Sculptural Jewelry tells us the history of sea people, sailors, and merchants. Fenicia Collection necklaces are multicoloured glass treads and are inspired by rich Phoenicia’s glasswork jewelry. These pieces, necklaces and earrings, reflects lights and each one…
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Indie Interviews: Shiran Tal Soffrin, Urban Raven Upcycled Jewels
There’s something in common among the Israeli jewelry designer Shiran Tal Soffrin, founder of Urban Raven, and archaeologists: they both look at material things in a total, different way. What has been thrown away or set apart and forgotten, gain interest and get an unique story, but for Shiran discarded objects and little memorabilia unleash a range of creative, chic and eco-friendly possibilities. It’s time for a virtual coffee at Valens’ with Shiran Tal, she has a lot to say about how she has become the “Urban Raven” and her new projects. How and when was “Urban Raven” born?While studying industrial design at HIT College, I became interested in jewelry design…
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Indie Interviews: Rika Gunawan and Her “Republic of Pigtails”
There’s an imaginary state where everyone loves dressing up, starting from the head, but with just one eco-friendly piece: the president is Rika Gunawan and her happy place is called “Republic of Pigtails”. RoP or better Republic of Pigtails is an independent fashion brand based in the New York area and on a community of mothers, daughters and sons, offering products that can be worn both from mothers and their little ones and even by pets! Republic of Pigtails was “founded” during a critical point in Rika’s life when she faced the hard economic reality and decided to continue with what she loved the most: designing. Ponytails are what may…
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Stile SoprafFimo temporary Christmas shop in Cilento
Behind Stile SoprafFimo there's Paola Maiese, a girl from a tiny city in Southern Italy. After uni, she found her passion for polymer clay creations and she spreads her joy with Stile SoprafFimo.
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Mini Guide: 5 Christmas Gifts for Cat Ladies
Secretly, we also love cats and their mischiefs... do, for your friends or yourself, here are my 5 Christmas feline gifts for girls.













