Kyyote

Wispy, geometric shapes counterbalanced in a bold, feminist aesthetic

From the geometric angles of minimalist, abstract art to the intangible, endless summer spirit that characterizes her longtime home, LA-based jewelry designer Amanda Loos filters a rich range of inspiration into her line, Kyyote. Delicate lines and vibrant colors give Kyyote jewelry a bold, feminine aesthetic. Building an enduring, cohesive collection, Loos has most recently added wispy beaded bracelets with thin, geometric metal shapes to …

Essence Labs

Anatomical jewelry inspired by duckling bones in Beijing's 798 Art District


 Beijing’s 798 Art District has made a mainstream shift in recent years with coffee shops, souvenir stores, flocks of tourists and the usual weekend deploy of an arsenal of digital cameras. 798 has become the center of lighthearted art entertainment, but it still preserves some hidden pearls of creativity like Essence Labs. Opened in 2009 by young designers Yin Xiangkun and Meng Dan, Essence …

Fort Standard Jewelry

The Brooklyn-based makers add accessories to the mix

Having built a repertoire of supremely simple, thoughtfully crafted contemporary furniture, lighting and home objects, Brooklyn-based design pair Gregory Buntain and Ian Collings of Fort Standard take their ethos in a new direction with a line of jewelry. “Jewelry allows us to explore the more sculptural side of design while simultaneously forcing us out of our comfort zone, which usually creates interesting results,” says Buntain. …