“When I was a child, my grandfather sometimes brought me to his studio where he was painting all day. I think this must have been my first contact with colors and textures. I remember the smell of the old building, the strangeness of this place where artists went to create. I think I was fascinated by the marginal way of life in itself and knew from this very young age that I would do something creative.”
Click here to read the complete interview with Noémiah’s designer Noémie Vaillancourt.
Romance - Mauve Feathers and Agates Necklace by Noémiah
Gemstone jewelry is always a hit during the holidays, but I like the idea of trying something different. Noémiah’s collection is a great place to start. She uses delicate feathers and faceted agate to create lively pieces for parties or even everyday wear. This Romance necklace, part of her ’Reflets Dansants’ series, is pure joy! Click here to see more.
Another week, another influx of creative and unique designers.
Montreal-based jewelry designer Noémie Vaillancourt is in the midst of a love affair with feathers. Her Noémiah line combines fragile feathers with tougher materials like brass and enamel to create gorgeous contrasts. The delicate feathers are sliced and shaped to create various effects – ostrich feathers are ribbon-like on her Giraffe Feather Bib necklace and sharp in her Asymmetrical Arrowhead earrings. Her Feux Follets collection features feathers, stones and tiny mirrors, which bring each piece to life.
Liucia Japan is a partnership, a literal marriage of Eastern and Western styles. Toronto-born designer Alycia says her Japanese husband is her “sounding board:” They work on this modern brand together. Liucia clutches are made with colorful obi silk, cut carefully to highlight the various colors and prints. The line also features hand-painted bags and wallets with stunning color combinations. “Each bag and accessory should enhance the lifestyle of the customer in some small way,” the designers say, and we certainly agree.
New York-based designer Jack Germain was still making bags in her Lower East Side apartment when her pieces caught the eye of a New York Times blogger. Jack updates classic shapes with tactile details such as embossed studs and laser cut leather. Each Jack Germain bag is designed to go everywhere with you. As Jack says, “A bag is like a woman’s sidekick. My whole theme is that your bag lives the life that you live.”
Handpicked by Nathalie
Earrings by Noémiah
Why not go for some avian chic with these fun silver parrot earrings?
The ostrich feathers add that extra bit of wow factor. And the fact they are asymmetrical makes them not just your everyday earring.
See more feather earrings in our collection.
