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 creations: Emma Winston NY, the ‘Floating Earrings’ boutique.
Today’s independent jewellery designer loves to combine Nature’s immense power with the richness born from Mother Earth’s womb in timeless but modern masterpieces. She is Emma Winston and her name is also her brand signature, with shiny bracelets and necklaces matching dreamy earrings. I had a chit chat with Emma to know her better as well as the brand philosophy and her creations (click the pictures jump to the product page), whose are only available online at her own boutique, Emma Winston NY… Could you tell us something about your background? Where are you from? I was born and raised in New York, surrounded by the energy and vibrance of…
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Indie creations: Sylca Designs
Today under the indie spotlight, there’s the dynamic duo behind “Sylca Designs”, an independent brand focused on big and statement jewellery, all in near-to-Mother-Earth warm tones or sweet colours. The mother-daughter team has joined their creativity and love for natural beauty in order to create handmade and standing out accessories with natural and sustainable materials. The mission of this brand is to “provide their clientele unique fashion accessories at affordable prices”. This sounds nice, right? Continue with the reading to see some of my favourite items picked from the shop and read the interview. Sylca Designs – Belt with wooden buckel and snap closure Sylca Designs – coral wood strech bracelet…
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Indie creations: Lion Studio by Lei Sihan
Today’s spotlights are all for a new independent creative with an aggressive appeal: Lion Studio by Lei Sihan. Welcome to Lei Sihan, who graduated with an MA from the School of Jewellery at the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design and – after exploring traditional headwear, contemporary narrative art and fashion designs – has found her way to convey her passion for design and show her point of view about aesthetic with a jewellery line called Lion Studio. The goal of Lion Studio is bringing beauty to the challenge of daily life and the primary concept of the first collection, which is composed by the two series Heavy fly and…
