Neither trend nor fad can move this designer, but show her artisanal work and an endearing enamel and she’s yours.
From journalism to jewellery? Well, talk about a leap… of faith. When the profile of designer Marie Lichtenberg landed on our desk, with images of dazzling jewels of unexpected shape, size, and colour, and a plethora of gold instead of a diaspora of diamonds—well, colour us intrigued. A former editor of one of the most popular fashion magazines in Europe, she pivoted to accessories, unsheathing herself of her past role and creating a line of jewels as unique as she is. Now on display (and sale) in Lane Crawford’s jewellery department, you will find them lined up in glass-encased stands, beaming. It’s so… different.
In fact, it is hard to pinpoint where this jewellery comes from. Sure, the former French editor has a look and accent that is as Parisian as it gets—her maternal roots trace back to Martinique—but the inspiration, reference points, and seed of an idea came into fruition after global travels and worldly influence. When we finally meet in person in the Platinum Suite at Lane Crawford, where the designer is (gold-)chained to the desk with a flurry of appointments with VIP clients and the odd editor, she’s all charm and tinkling accessories. Her strong neck holds up at least half a dozen necklaces of gold and indiscriminate precious stones, enamel, and lacquer. But she holds that neck high, her arms bejewelled with bracelets and rings of gold. She’s the walking embodiment of her eponymous brand.
Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.
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