The Round-Up is Boticca’s weekly summary of new designers, new pieces we love as well as happenings on our website and around our community.
New designers
Simona Cassai and Marta Saletti of LedaOtto (Arezzo, Italy): This Italian designing duo proves that inspirations can come from anywhere! Their jewelry designs are based on the blueprints of famous historical buildings and monuments such as Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow or the Castel del Monte in Italy.
Square Lust (Moscow, Russia): Square Lust is a brand of fabulous silk scarves designed by artists Artaksiniya and Fear Konstruktor (who prefer to go by their artistic names). The scarves are characterized by unique, enchanting patterns and to make things better, the pieces are all one-of-a-kind and never reproduced.
Bastian Oppermann of AndTie (Copenhagen, Denmark): “Established on a Friday” by Bastian and a group of friends, AndTie is an innovative brand and concept that has created a unique combination of a scarf and a tie, called the AndTie (of course!).
Morgan Mallett of DESIGN + CONQUER (Calgary, Canada): Drawing inspirations from 1980s sci-fi movies to pretty much everything she finds riveting, Morgan designs are eclectic, organic and idiosyncratically charming. Furthermore, all the pieces in her collection are handmade from custom-fabricated plastic polymers.
5 New Pieces We Love
1. Long Twisted Silver earrings by Larissa Landinez. Why we love them: When the delicacy of a pearl meets the strength of metals, this is where Larissa showcases her talent.
2. Bi-color Slender ring by Arata Fuchi. Why we love it: For those with a more meditative sense of fashion, how can you not fall in love with this slender ring?
3. Castel del Monte bracelet by LedaOtto. Why we love it: this bracelet is based on the blueprint of the famous Castel del Monte 13th century castle in the Apulia region of Italy.
4. Two-Fingered Gold Plated Snake ring by Aiyna Sing. Why we love it: This two-fingered snake ring is perfect for a chic look, with a hint of intrigue and mystique.
5. Dancing Birds Silk scarf by Krista R. Why we love it: the dreamlike pattern and if you listen closely, you’ll hear the murmur of the magical birds.
WOW! Piece of the Week
Selection Wedding Ring by Selda Okutan. Why: for the lucky bride who really wants to be one-of-a-kind!
Gift of the Week
Purple Rain / Pomegranates earrings by Sari Glassman. Why: unique and handmade with love by our resident glass specialist, Sari Glassman.
Editorials
Weekly Theme: Last Minute Meaningful Gifts
Style Ideas: StyledOn’s Elaine Chang makes her picks
Designer Close-up: Interview with Alice Huang from Mei Vintage
We’ll be back in the New Year with more designers, gift ideas and style inspirations. As always, feel free to share your thoughts or make suggestions and recommendations in the comments.
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours from the Boticca team!
