Feast your eyes on the gorgeous gold pieces on JCK's November/December cover, with a lot more inside. I pulled pieces from Ralph Masri, L. Klein, Umrao and Belle Brooke for the cover. Inside we've got more from Cadar, Vram, Ray Griffiths, Rahaminov and others. Super fun to be on set with beautiful jewelry, and also an incredible team including photographer Joel Stans and prop stylists Emily & Tony Mullin....
The absolute best, not huge, stylish tote I have found. Read all about it here....
Yours truly is jewelry market editor for JCK magazine, and our cover story for the JCK show issue was all diamonds, all the time, all pulled by moi. In this shot, Lauren Layne wears earrings by Rahaminov, a ring by Effy and bracelets by Ashi Couture, Christopher Designs and Norman Silverman. Dress by Nina Ricci. And yes, it's all real. See all the shots here. Photo by Diego Uchitel, Stylist Soraya Dayan, Hair by Moiz Alladina, Makeup by Hector Simancas, Manicure by Roseann Singleton....
Fashion designer Jason Wu has designed a collection of upholstered seating that will debut on Interior Define in a few days. In this Q+A style piece Jason dished on a variety of topics from shopping online to design pet peeves to his favorite building and the fact that his cats do indeed match his upholstery. Read it here (paywall)....
Yes, color is everywhere in interiors - from the walls/ceilings/floors to the furniture. Tons of it, layered in patterns. This essay traces the most recent history of the resurgence, with great insights from Ralph Pucci, Charles DeLisle, Dave Alhadeff and others. In the current Home/Design issue of Departures....
Nada Debs debuted a new collection at Dilmos Gallery in Milan called "Marquetry Mania." It's in the current issue of Elle Decor (print or via Texture) but not online yet....
If you know her designs in jewelry, handbags and home decor, you KNOW. If not, read all about it here....
YSL bought a house there after his first visit. Flash forward and dozens of creatives own first or second homes in this North African country. Here's a primer on to get the look, or parts of it, in your own home....
JCK editors were asked to weigh in on their favorite jewelry looks from the Oscars red carpet. I chose Spike Lee for his double knuckle rings that were originally used in his movie Do The Right Thing and that insane necklace, which was an homage to his late great friend, Prince, and made by Amedeo Scognamiglio. Read more about Spike's jewels and other editor's choices (Lady Gaga, Charlize, Julia, etc.) here....
Bil Donovan has been creating gorgeous fashion illustrations for decades, but the only place to buy one is on his site. A select few are available on silk scarves as well. Read a bit more about him and his work here....