Friday, 20 January 2012

The extraordinary world of Fred Butler

Fred Butler graduated in Fashion Design from Brighton University in 2003 and specialises in props, although she also designs amazing jewellery.   Recently Lady Gaga wore Fred's blue telephone headpiece in her video with Beyonce 'Telephone on a Piano'.  In 2009 Fred appeared in her first jewellery stockists at a pioneering London jewellery boutique.  If you went to Selfridges Christmas 2009 you would also have seen Fred's props in their window display.  She has worked far and wide and is becoming well known for her quirky originally styling. http://www.fredbutlerstyle.com/cv.swf

Sunday, 8 January 2012

Fantastical jewellery






Nora Fok creates amazing pieces of jewellery, from her 'bubble bath' bracelet to Physalis earrings.  She works with delicacy and style, producing unusual and unique pieces which are as light as air.

Marianne Rautureau's Calourette





Marianne Rautureau is a jeweller based in Paris. Her first collection launched in 2007, from an enjoyment of making "small things, small sculptures, creating what I have in mind".
In answer to what her biggest inspirations are for her designs, she replied: "everyday life, humour, spontaneity and bizarre things".

Thursday, 5 January 2012

un microclima


Un Microclima live and work in Barcelona, Spain

Florian Ladtstatter


Moto Nakaba





Moto Nakaba is a jeweller and artist based in Tokyo, Japan. His sculptural 'monsters' were recently exhibited in Los Angeles.

Cloud Creator - Philip Tanaka



Above, top row: "sister" ring, cloud ring and unity ring, all silver or oxidized silver (plus one golden nun). Middle row: rings from the "grasp" series allow you to grasp dreams (the star), luck and peace. Bottom row: the "playground" series captures see-saws, spring chairs and a scene from a more adult playground, a golf course - Cloud Creator, Phillip Tanaka, was born in Australia but now resides in Japan.