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Fantasy. Sophie Buhai SS21

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Sophie Buhai is one of my favourite, contemporary labels specialising in jewellery. The L.A. talent is rewriting the rules of luxury with her handmade, softly sculptural, sterling silver and gold vermeil blings. Her spring-summer 2021 collections delivers all her signatures with some gorgeous updates. From freshwater pearls to sensual curves and bulbous shapes (think earrings resembling water droplets), those pieces are here to last forever. Find it alongside new statement ear and hand pieces, inspired by time spent in the garden, featuring metal renditions of the vines from the designer’s favourite spot. Those pieces – which are actual wearable art – make me think of Claude Lalanne’s delightful works (the artist especially known for her collaboration with Yves Saint Laurent – ‘Les Robes Lalanne’ and bodily adornments from the 1969 haute couture collection). In her signature, intricate electroplating process, objects like leaves, twigs, petals, berries and other organic materials are completely transformed into copper. But back to Buhai. The “Fantasy Collection” is now available for pre-order on her site. I recommend taking a look at it…

Photos courtesy of Sophie Buhai’s website.

The Age of Aquarius is Here!

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Dries Van Noten spring-summer 2021

Today is probably the biggest astrological shift of our lives. It begins as Jupiter and Saturn are meeting in the sky, the closest they have been since 1623 – this part is called the ‘Grand Conjunction’. But what’s bigger is that they have both now, this week moved into Aquarius, an air sign which they haven’t been in for over 200 years. They will stay in air signs now for hundreds of years, symbolising the true beginning of the ‘Age of Aquarius’. So, what’s ahead of us? A time of evolution, social awareness, social justice and never before has it been more important to follow your life’s purpose. As @astrologyzone states: “this sets the tone for the ethos for the future affecting the arts, music, theatre, literature, entertainment, designer fashion, food, music, mathematics, science, politics, and the government agenda“. Pretty much everything. In other words, now is the time for some self-reflection and celebration of yourself. Take the time to meditate, appreciate and manifest – whatever makes sense for you. Think about where you want your life to go. Set your intentions, with purpose and love!

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.