Gems, Hats and Handbags
30-03-2005
Gems
Hoori Falsafi Jewellery
Quirky with a vintage twist jewellery designer Hoori Falsafi creates hand-made limited edition pieces alongside her HF casual range. Pieces such as beaded necklaces, chokers and bracelets incorporate semi-precious stones, alloy metals and pearls with a whole host of unexpected materials. From Moulin Rouge to Oriental traditions inspirations are drawn from far and wide and combined with a heavy dose of Hoori Falsafi style. Website: www.hoori.org
Ruthi Orlin
Inspired by collective memories, travel trinkets and a touch of inner child spirit Ruthi Orlin’s pieces tell a story. Comprising of chokers, necklaces, earrings and bracelets these multi-layered charms arrive in every colour you can think of. Entitled Live Love Laugh Life Ruthi designs and hand makes each piece and interweaves a good measure of happiness and sentimentality along the way. E-mail contact: ruthinism@yahoo.co.uk
Hats
Hatz by Monique & Margaret
Mother and daughter duo Monique and Margaret knocked their creative heads together to form the millinery label: Hatz. Established for over three years Hatz designs glamorous and sophisticated headwear made to couture standards. Sculptural with a classic slant the label now provides three collections a year; summer, winter and cocktail, as well as an exclusive hiring service. Hatz can also be found doing the business at the London Fashion Forum Boutique, Kingly Court, W1. Website: www.hatzbymoniqueandmargaret.com
Asif Kisson Couture Accessories
Fashioned from the finest vintage and hand-dyed feathers Asif Kisson creates a range of rather elegant Cocktail Accessories. The design graduate is fascinated with feathers and their intense colours which he sculpts into exquisite headpieces and accessories. Each accessory is made to order and Asif has already become a firm favourite with the Ascot and Henley Regatta set. Webiste : www.asifkisson.co.uk E-mail contact: info@asifkisson.co.uk
Bags
ICY Bags
Launched in 2003 ICY Bags was founded by two Danish designers Sine Skau and Charlotte Thomsen. Designed and produced in the UK the label offers functional bags that incorporate new shapes in contrasting textures. ICY’s ethos is to provide good quality products that are unique and innovative. This season the collection is split into four themes and is created from suedes and metallic leathers with details and trimmings galore. Website: www.icybags.com
Angel Jackson
Another design duo, this time sisters, Katie and Millie, have clubbed together to form the winning accessories label Angel Jackson. The pair started up 18 months ago and have sourced an eclectic range of materials from around the globe and stirred some vintage style into the mix. Collection pieces now include two-tone snakeskin bags, metallic weekend getaways, glitzy sequined numbers, woven belts and much more. E-mail contact: contact@angeljackson.co.uk
By JoJo Iles