Morning mango

As promised here is a follow up on project S. First "esquisse" have been approved with Joel so we are now moving to the 3D model on computer.
We have been inspire by a slow animal using some of is figures into the jewelry.
As I write to you I'm discussing jewelry at breakfast next to the gong with my brother in law Peter Byworth about bracelet from Buccellati. Seems quiet an interesting piece made of silver and gold 18k with diamonds selling very well in the USA.
Oups! it's time for my daily yoga...

Using 2 billion years stones

Going for Thai massages well deserved.
On my way back my brother and I will introduce a new line of jewelry made out of carbon. It's indeed one of the oldest stone with some high energy power. Since I'm a new mum I have been concerned with mobile's radiation and how can I still use my iPhone and not compromise my baby's health. Will let you know more from Thailand...to be continued

Malentine

Is your husband skipping Valentine’s Day on Purpose...?
Well,... here is a protective pair of cufflinks called Malentine to make your beloved focus!

Cufflinks sterling silver rhodium plated with pink MOP

Mother of Pearl, which is abbreviated MOP, is the “Stone of Sincerity”. It signifies faith, charity, and innocence, and is believed to enhance personal integrity, and helps to provide focus to ones attention.

The pearl has been known as a “stone of sincerity”, bring truth to situations and loyalty to a “cause”. It has been used to inhibit boisterous behavior, and to provide a reflection of the self such that one may see the manner in which one appears to others.

This stone is a great protective stone.
Where to buy?>>>> HERE!

Interview with Ahalife

Name: Marielle Byworth
Location: Hong Kong
Products: Elema bracelet and Matreck earrings

Marielle Byworth makes good use of her downtime. The Swiss-educated, Hong Kong-based designer came up with the idea for her Marijoli jewelry line while diving in the Maldives and Palau a few years ago. Fans of her nature-inspired pieces include Kate Moss and Madonna.

What inspired you to create this jewelry?
I had spent a lot of time diving in some beautiful spots like the Maldives and Palau and I became mesmerized by the beauty of nature. At the same time I was working with a jewelry maker to come up with some fresh designs and I really wanted to be able to replicate the beauty of the underwater world and have it with me at all times. A piece of jewelry was the perfect solution.

How were the pieces made?
The initial process started with the inspiration and working relationship above, from there I went to my Tokyo studio and started to draw designs. Once I was happy with the designs I made models in wax so I could play with the shapes. The next phase was to start talking with manufacturers. I then made a mold using the prototype that I had created. So many of my friends liked the model that I thought I would make some for gifts. Once I started to produce, more and more people started to buy and that’s how I went into production.

What was the big aha! you had while creating this product?
The moment I found the perfect shape and curve—it took a while.

Can you describe your creative process?
It’s kind of like a meditation process. I spend a lot of time focusing on a magical moment and focus on it the whole time when producing a piece.

What do you love about what you do?
That I can help people express themselves. I love seeing what people come up with. I worked with the Miss Universe Japan girls and they were very creative with how they wore the Elema piece—around a boot, covering a watch, around their necks. All extremely cool and saying something different. I particularly love seeing how proud people look when they are wearing my pieces.

How would you sum up your aesthetic/design philosophy?
Abstract minimalism with elegance and beauty that you can relate to.

What are you working on next?
I am working on a line for older people, children and parents using the power of healing stones

What would you like to do other than your current occupation?
I would like to broaden what I design to include a range of bags, belts and accessories.

Curated by Kimmie Smith for Ahalife

I'm still here

Joaquin growing the beard, getting into drugs, trying to be a rapper, it was all planned out...he was ACTING! Brilliant Elaborate performance of Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix. Digging relashonship of Media and Celebrities.

Elusive creature

Catch on Christmas evening with her bespoke's Marijoli cuff at DragonI in Hong Kong.

Quantitative Phase Analyse

Which one are you?

2011, Tiger by my side

New is the year,
New are the hopes and aspirations,
New is the resolution
New are the spirits that will make your wishes come true!

It is working ;)....try it!

Tigresse & Tigrou

Hong Kong Private Sale

MARIJOLI invite you Get started on your Holiday Shopping! Join us for the finest "Made in Japan" Jewelry and other one-of-a-kind. From December 3rd to 4th 10.30-8pm 48/F Exchange Square Two, 8 Connaught Place Central Hong Kong Date 03 - 04 December 2010 Location The Hong Kong American Club - Peking Room *club dress code : smart casual, no short or flip flops
In case you can't make it to our private we will be able to ship world wide within 4 days until 20 December 2010. Time is flying and November will be in the corner very soon....I will post a couple of suggestions for your Lovers, Friends and Family Christmas gifts. Because Christmas gifts should be unique, this collection will be made in limited edition so only 1 or a maximum 5 pieces per designs will be release for online shop. Feel free to subscribe to our blog to be the first person informed.

Is Debbie Han today!

Critics, philosophers, and theoreticians have stated that, during a recession, artists can return to fundamentals: branding, art market booms, and the constant cycle of the same artists being exhibited can finally come to a halt.  In the past three years we have seen a return to Pop art, photo realism, and Conceptual art that have proved successful, yet don’t bring anything new to the table ideologically.  Debbie Han not only captures the magnificence of Classical aesthetic beauty that the likes of Kant and Hegel would concur upon, but adds a new dimension of contemporary and Post-Modern ideals for the viewer to sink their teeth into.

Han’s images of present-day Asian women’s bodies attached to classical western goddess heads combines the Orient with the Occident and opens a dialogue on Orientalism; Feminism; the Sublime; Beauty; authenticity; propriety; and perception.  Each figure, digitally rendered to the perfection of a marble statue appears seamless, virginal, and flawless, and yet the viewer somehow feels as though these women have a secret amongst themselves and each other – laughing at you for not being their ideal of perfection.  “Secretive Graces” pictures the busts of three women whispering to each other: “what do you think of these people passing by?”  “Look at these gallery-goers who are so consumed with the need for consumption,”  “Watch them stare at us in their ignorance of our oppositional gaze,” “The men watch us phallocularly but we have them fooled, don’t we girls?” 

 

New York - New Boutique!

Item New York, a newly opened boutique on 444 Broome St. between Broadway and Mercer in New York’s upscale SoHo neighborhood is the latest store to carry jewelry styles by Marielle Byworth for MARIJOLI.  The cozy store features a minimalistic interior with gunmetal colored walls and dark wood accents and is beautifully stocked with a well-edited selection of one-of-a-kind statement pieces from jewelry to handbags.  The store’s concept is to offer its shoppers that special signature piece that becomes the standout “item” to accentuate their ensemble.  We weren’t surprised Item fell in love with Marijoli's BUMA bracelet with ruby and MATRECK earrings!

Halloween - Here is my Treat!

Halloween is an art, history and graphic project this year...what do you see?

Look! MARIJOLI's shapes all around

Sebastien Tellier - Look!...Thanks Ayah


I desagree with the commentary though!...its a question of prerspective I guess...

The Women’s Foundation - ELEMA/bracelet

Classic and survival piece. 

ELEMA/bracelet

made of sterling silver rhodium plated 

will be in auction at 

The Women’s Foundation Gala Dinner 2010
(November 18, 2010)

The Women's Foundation will hold its 2010 gala fundraising dinner on Thursday, November 18. The dinner is being sponsored by Goldman Sachs and Thomson Reuters and will be held at the Renaissance Harbourview Hotel. Mr Lam Woon-kwong, the highly regarded Chair of the EOC, will be the keynote speaker for the event. We will hold a live auction where the audience can bid to support a range of impactful community programmes in support of women’s economic self-reliance, as well as a silent auction and raffle for which we are collecting prizes. The entertainment for the evening will include a CEO boy-band. All proceeds from the event will go entirely towards supporting The Women’s Foundation and our research and community programmes. Last year's dinner raised HK$1.8 million for causes benefiting women and girls in Hong Kong and we hope this year's event will be equally successful - with your support! 

For more information about corporate sponsorship and table sales, 

please contact Connie at connie@thewomensfoundationhk.org or +852 2592 8265.

Vogue Style Blog Japan

Here is Kurara's Blog...or you prefer to see it here!


以前、お気に入りのアクセサリーの中でMarijoliのアクセサリーを紹介したらデザイナーのMarielle Byworthさんにショールームに招待してもらいました！（以前の記事はこちら）

デザイナー本人も凄くエレガントで美人。
Marielle Byworth

Marielleはスイス人ですが、Marijoliは東京で生まれたジュエリーブランド。
日本人のファンも多く、特にバングルが特徴的なのでつけてると「つけさせて！」と言われる存在感。RESTIRで購入。

上手に撮れていないけど傷とかまでばっちり写るiPhone(3G)にちょっとビックリ。
ブラックにゴールドがよく映えるので冬はよくカットソーの上からつけたりしています。
夏だと黒のサマードレス以外に真っ白のワンピースにも合うので好きです。


BRIDGE FIELDのプレスルームに遊びに行くと色んな種類でいっぱい！
方耳がふさがったままの私としてはこういう方耳存在感ピアスに凄い惹かれる。

それぞれ違う形のバングルはなんだか少しアメーバっぽいと思ったら、朝日のぬくもりで溶ける氷の様子、海に射し込む日の光で輝く珊瑚礁など、独特な形を生みだす自然界のものや生物からインスピレーションを受けているそうです。
あながち間違ってなかった・・・。

シルバーもクールでかっこ良く、カラフルなレザーリボンで巻くのも良いけど、グレーのリボンが一番シックが一番好きです。

そしてこのリングもバングルのミニミニサイズって感じで凄い可愛い！

左の18金のイエローゴールドのリングははブラックダイヤモンド、右の18金のホワイトゴールドにはホワイトダイヤモンドがちりばめられています。
(left: 120,000円　right 130,000円)

私がつけてみたのは中にゴールのブラックダイヤが穴の周りにちりばめられていてウットリ☆
って接写撮影が上手くいってないのかダイヤがキラキラしすぎたのか肝心なリングが少しボケてる。

■お問い合わせ先

ブリッジフィールド ショールーム

東京都港区南青山2－27－6　Reve南青山4F

TEL : 03-6426-8773

URL : http://www.bridgefield.jp

http://blog.talk.vogue.co.jp/kurara/archives/1143105.html

ONE OFF - Sterling Silver Art Case

Sterling silver, rhodium plated case with Onyx setting and black leather inside. Unique piece made for your 3G Iphone.

contact info@marijoli.com

Why have I been so quiet!?

Trait d’Union

 Trait d’Union. First French mensual edited in Hong Kong.

Trait d’Union. Créé par deux jeunes françaises; Catya Martin et Cécile Dupire Trait d’Union est le premier mensuel gratuit édité en langue française à Hong Kong. Ce magazine est destiné à valoriser les acteurs institutionnels, économiques, culturels et associatifs de la communauté francophone de Hong Kong et Macao.


L’équipe de rédaction se propose de renforcer le lien entre les institutions, les entreprises ou encore les associations et la communauté francophone, mais aussi de renforcer les échanges entre des personnalités dynamiques, ambitieuses et créatives qui ne manquent pas à Hong Kong.

Ce journal, se veut aussi ouvert sur Hong Kong et sur les préoccupations des hommes et des femmes de tous horizons qui constituent la communauté de lecteurs. Il est aussi un moyen d’aider les différentes associations à valoriser leurs activités.

Les sujets d’actualités seront variés et traiteront tout aussi bien de l’économie des sociétés francophones installées dans la région que de gastronomie, de qualité de vie, de loisirs, d’initiatives privées ou collectives, ou encore de vous à travers des portraits. Trait d’Union est un magazine gratuit et a besoin du soutien des annonceurs pour pouvoir continuer sa route.

Monaco - Vente aux enchères

VENTE AUX ENCHÈRES D’UNE PARURE 

POUR AMPA PAR MARIELLE BYWORTH

Dîner de Gala de l’AMPA

 

Lundi 20 septembre 2010

3 Ténors pour la Recherche

Les voix :

Massimo La Guardia

Gilles San Juan

Enrico Nenci

Programme musical

« Concert de Caracalla »

Dirigé par Julio Magnanini

Apéritif Aubade Musicale offert par le groupe « Vinitzki »

Salle Empire

Hôtel de Paris
Monaco

Vente aux enchères

4 objets mis aux enchères au bénéfice du Professeur Checler CNRS Sophia Antipolis

1. Une Montre Piaget
Piaget offre une montre Possession crée spécialement pour l’occasion.
Ornée de l’hippocampe, emblème de l’AMPA, cette montre est une pièce unique à l’image de l’association.
Un anneau d’or plat serti d’un diamant tourne sans fin autour du cadran. Les aiguilles rythment les belles heures de ce bijou horloger très féminin.
Fidèle à l’esprit et au style de la collection, elle affiche son appartenance avec ce mot magique et obsédant - Possession - gravé dans l’or de son boîtier.

2. Un ras de cou dessiné par Yves Piaget
Un pendentif hippocampe or, serti de diamants sur un ras de cou double face or blanc et or jaune.

3. Une Parure Marielle Byworth Depuis sa naissance en 2005 à Tokyo, la marque Marielle Byworth Bijoux ne reçoit que des éloges, de Beyrouth à New-York comme à Paris ou Hong Kong. Son inspiration nait des fastes du monde sous marin, dans les éclats de lumière que renvoient les coraux. Cette parure, dont les formes préfigurent des « murmures d’amour » est une édition limitée réalisée en rhodium, améthyste et onyx, spécialement créée pour des âmes sincères et généreuses.

4. Un pastel VAN ZYL
Stéphanie VAN ZYL, portraitiste-peintre, fait don d’une oeuvre au pastel (60cm x 40cm) représentant un hippocampe tropical de l’aquarium du musée Océanographique de Monaco.

New-York >>> sample sale

Time	27 September at 10:00 - 30 September at 18:30
Location	Rouge PR 636 Broadway Suite 512 New York, NY
Created by:	Bliss Scriber-Dubrow
More info	Jewelry by Marielle Byworth, Aonie, Anthracite, Arkaik, Halaby, B5 Line NYC Handbags by Halaby and DafDesign Footwear by Manas {boots all sizes} and Italian Designer Jeans skinny fit {sample sizes} Everything at wholesale prices and under Shop early for best selection Credit cards and cash accepted

New Shop!

I'm very proud to announce this opening for my Swiss Fashionistas. Since last week we stocked with a new point of sales in Zurich very close to Paradeplatz...


LOVERS LANE opened its doors in February 2009 and offers a one-of-a kind shopping experience in luxurius shoes, handbags and accessories. The boudoir style shop invites you to linger and covet the best in established and new international labels!!!

Start building your fall-winter wardrobe now and set the stage with just the right shoes and accessories for the new season!

Charlotte Olympia, Chloè, Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, Rupert Sanderson, Nicholas Kirkwood, Valentino, Marielle Byworth for MARIJOLI, L`Autre Chose, Nina Peter ...etc

Daniela Karigi will be there to help you if you can't make your choice ;)

Lovers Lane

Bärengasse 4, 8001 Zürich+41 44 210 23 66
www.loverslane.ch

     The Story :
Lovers Lane opened its doors in February 2009 at Baerengasse 4 in the heart of Zurich and has been devoted to present the most coveted fashion-forward finds in luxurious shoes, handbags and fashion accessories. Lovers Lane pursues international seasonal trends and delivers them to its clientele instantly. The cozy and unique store atmosphere with highly qualified personnel offers a remarkable shopping experience. The particular interior and the uniformed personnel give Lovers Lane it’s own brand identity. Lovers Lane sets trends and it’s the first place to buy statement shoes and handbags every season as well as an introduction to your favourite labels of the future.

Two Ladies behind :
Melanie Guenthardt, born 1976 in Switzerland, lives with her husband and their 3 year old daughter in Zurich and London. She was working in the financial industry for several years, however was always interested and enthusiastic about fashion. Her fascination grew stronger during her 2 1/2 year stay in Hong Kong. Lovers Lane Accessories & More is a dream come true.  Daniela Karagi, born 1972 in Germany, graduated as a fashion designer from the International Fashion School Esmod in Munich. After she successfully gathered experience in several fashion agencies and stores as designer and consultant, she was co-founder of AIRYOGA in Munich and Zurich. In June 2006 she was granted the exclusive franchise of „Agent Provocateur“ for Switzerland and the first store opened its doors in October of the same year.

Vogue Blogger

Kurara Takashima is fan of accesories and write regularly on her blog @ Vogue Japan.
I'm looking forward to meet her very soon!

VOGUE BLOGGER
http://blog.talk.vogue.co.jp/kurara/


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OFFYのリングをする時は華奢なバングルやブレスレットにするのですが、バングルはゴールド派で、Marijoli,　David&Martin, H&Mを愛用しています。
今回ブログアップするのに調べて知ったのですが、スタイリストのMisha Janetteさんがバイイング＆プロデュースをされているFrivoliteにCOFFYもMarijoliもありました。



http://blog.talk.vogue.co.jp/kurara/archives/644601.html

Numero TOKYO August

Press Contact :
BRIDGE FIELD Showroom
TEL: +81 (0)3-6426-8773

See details at :
http://bridgefield.jp/pages/press/220

GLAMOROUS August

Press Contact
BRIDGE FIELD Showroom
TEL: +81 (0)3-6426-8773
See details at :
http://bridgefield.jp/pages/press/207

SEX and the HONG KONG

With Ruy Nakamurix at the premier of Sex in The City in Hong Kong.

Domani July

Press Contact:
Bridge Field Showroom
TEL: +81(0)3-6426-8773
See details at:
http://bridgefield.jp/pages/press/183

Middle East Launch - Invitation

Designer Entourage and Marielle Byworth invite you
for a Special Evening to Launch

The Dj collection remix by Dj MadJam from Beirut /Ahmad Madjam Ajam. The Dj collection is playful line for the　contemporary consumer. Its made of sterling silver rhodium plated with either black diamonds for rings or onix. We push the concept further and used  record (vinyl) as a commodity. Either set in bracelet, cufflinks, dog tag, key ring the Dj collection serie 1 is set with OM KOLTHOUM album.

The concept challenged conventional thought about artistic processes and art marketing. This limited edition is Unisex and have different size for bracelets and rings.

Meantime the full range of Dragon on Fire will be available
at Gouraud St, Saifi Village I will be around welcoming or guests with fruit cocktail in my hand next to Ghena and Ali.





FIY : More than an exclusive Boutique………. An exceptional address for luxury
Designer’s Entourage is a unique concept for an enriched lifestyle.
With a select ensemble of bespoke designers from around the globe, an eclectic collection

28Th May, 

from 6-10 pm

@ Designer Entourage Gouraud St,
Khan Building, Lot 725, Shop 9
Saifi- Beirut 
Lebanon