Featuring a pattern local to its Philippines design studio, the Beatriz cuff commission for CH Omakase 2016 reflects our love of hand-woven artisan works. Beatriz, founded by designer Carissa Cruz-Evangelista, frequently displays a dedication to brightly colored geometric patterns on an aesthetic level, but counts social responsibility as one of the brand’s core components. Cruz-Evangelista’s work extends beyond jewelry and into the greater world of …
At the dinner of a mutual friend, David Chu, the Chairman and Chief Creative Director of Danish design brand Georg Jensen, sat beside globally acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid. Chu, a longtime fan of Hadid’s work, was taken by the jewelry she was wearing. This would initiate a conversation that led to a collaborative, multi-faceted unveiling at this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry fair. The Georg …
Sometimes inspiration comes from the most ordinary experiences. For Brooklyn-based jewelry designer Shahla Karimi, that inspiration came from her daily commute. Drawing from the MTA subway map, Karimi has created a collection of rings and cuffs that trace transit routes between some of the city’s most famous destinations. For the aptly-named Subway Series, Karimi creates a simplicity in design which contradicts the chaotic frequency that …
