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Debra Savage for 1700 Ocean
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Until September 2004 Debra Savage was the designer and president of Chad Allison Couture. Debra was one of the first designers to reintroduce diamond pave` work in vintage inspired jewelry designs. Often copied but never duplicated Debra’s attention to detail and concepts plus her keen fashion eye put Chad Allison Couture on the map. |
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Mitchell Binder for King Baby
Studios
"for the chosen few"
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Mitchell Binder, began his jewelry career at the early age of 15, taking his first job as a jeweler’s apprentice. Recognizing his love and talent for design, Mitchell went on to study at various highly respected Art Schools, including Parsons and Otis, where he finely tuned his artistic abilities and satisfied his passion to design. In the 80s and 90s, Mitchell Binder created Artwear Concepts and Hardwear Design, both proved to be successful enterprises for him. In the late 90s, Mitchell was taking a break from design to write and produce various projects when his jewelry was spotted by friends on EBay being auctioned off at outrageous prices. Mitchell was immediately re- inspired by his jewelry fans he didn’t even realize he had.
In 2000, Mitchell Binder founded KING BABY STUDIO offering rich, heavy and bold jewelry that uniquely unite silver, leather and semi-precious stones. King Baby Studio has had huge success over the last five years, selling at the finest boutiques in the world, appearing in the top lifestyle, fashion and biker magazines worldwide and gaining a high profile celebrity fan base. |
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Bijoux De La Mer by Maryvonne
and Gerard Minot
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"The Ocean...a dream that has fascinated us
for more than fifty years…
it's magic, its stones, its pearls, glass and shells
From Africa to The Americas, from island to island, on our sailboat
we discover new beaches and their treasures.
For those who love the ocean and its dream, we have created jewelry that carries with it the force of the sea…."
Maryvonne and Gerard have lived life with a unique vigor succeeding, despite numerous hardships,to embrace the essential. Therein lies the foundation of their collaborative work.
How to wear it? "With a smile" says Maryvonne. It’s important to feel the positive spirit of the jewelry for it truly embodies the ocean's vitality and natures limitless expression. "Mother Nature is the artist; we simply try to interpret and channel its beauty into jewelry that you can wear."e;
Maryvonne and Gerard Minot have been married for more than 40 years, have 9 children, and have lived in some of the world most exotic locals including France, Tahiti, St. Barts, Algeria, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala and The Dominican Republic.
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