tribal - Fashion Blogs - Fashion Industry Network2024-03-28T22:05:07Zhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/tribalMarcia Vidal Jewellery - FashionRooftophttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/marcia-vidal-jewellery-fashionrooftop2015-09-28T18:18:35.000Z2015-09-28T18:18:35.000ZFashionRooftophttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/FashionRooftop<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fashionrooftop.com/jewelry.htm"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843545891,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843545891?profile=original" /></a><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption"><span class="hasCaption">Marcia Vidal's eclectic line of fine <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/jewellery">#jewellery</a> is all made by hand in her <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/london">#London</a> studio. Her fascination with symbolism in <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ancient">#ancient</a> and modern cultures manifests itself in her collection of <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/modern">#modern</a> <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/amulets">#amulets</a> and talismans. Her line of bold and linear plain silver jewellery, draws upon her love of tribal jewellery and architecture. Learn more about her work here: <a href="http://fashionrooftop.com/jewelry.htm" target="_blank"><span>http://fashionrooftop.com/</span>jewelry.htm</a></span></span></p></div>Cool finds www.fashionrooftop.comhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cool-finds-www-fashionrooftop-com2012-10-26T04:55:18.000Z2012-10-26T04:55:18.000ZFashionRooftophttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/FashionRooftop<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fashionrooftop.com"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843112676,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843112676?profile=original" /></a></p></div>Edmonton’s Got The Tribal Beat With Boho Chichttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/edmonton-s-got-the-tribal-beat-with-boho-chic2012-05-07T18:28:44.000Z2012-05-07T18:28:44.000ZBlu's Women's Wearhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/BlusWomensWear<div><blockquote><div style="float:right;"><img alt="" src="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/6569777.bin" /></div><div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>EDMONTON — Tribal prints, loose, flowing shapes, natural fabrics and other fashion influences from the 1970s are being reinterpreted for today in a modern take on boho chic.</p><p>Designers like Michel Kors and Hugo Boss are using patterns — some Navajo-like, some more African-inspired — in dresses and tops, says Tracy Bradley, manager of Blu’s Womenswear downtown. She points to a Kors maxi dress featuring colourful beading and a simple Boss skirt with a gold, black and green tribal print.</p><p>At C’est Sera, staff are seeing the influence in “lots of prints, lots of loose, flowing garments and layering of textures and prints. We’re seeing a lot of accessories with big feather earrings, big, floppy hats, scarves and the cross-body bags,” says Stephanie Albrecht, a sales associate at the store. Visit this link for more pictures and information about this hot new tribal trend.</p><p>To read the entire article, please visit <span style="font-size:11pt;"><strong><a href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/fashion-beauty/Edmonton+tribal+beat+with+boho+chic/6569768/story.html" title="www.Edmontonjournal.com">www.edmontonjournal.com</a></strong></span></p></div></blockquote><p>This is a great article on the hot tribal trend this season. Blu’s Womens Wear has featured some great pieces by designers such as Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Abaco, Sam Edelman, Taifun, Chie Mihara and Sarah Pacini. Click here to visit <a href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/fashion-beauty/Edmonton+tribal+beat+with+boho+chic/6569768/story.html" title="www.edmontonjournal.com">www.edmontonjournal.com</a> for more pictures and information.</p></div>'Two Planets' by Maria Lauhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/two-planets-by-maria-lau2011-08-11T11:01:38.000Z2011-08-11T11:01:38.000ZDaniel Dunthttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/DanielDunt<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.tsnewyork.com">That's So New York</a> - <font>Since my<font><i> <a href="http://www.tsnewyork.com/index/ax-apple"><font>Ax+Apple</font></a> </i></font>post around two weeks ago, my admiration for jewelry has heightened; I mean, the search for admirable jewelry designers has even managed to snatch itself a place on my<i><b> "to do"</b></i> list. Although I usually tend to hunt for the international among the local, recently I've come across a designer who is both local and international, meaning that the her London location would be considered local (seeming that London central is around forty/fifty minutes from me) yet the concept behind her designs would be considered international in regards to the fact that this particular designer tends to dabble in that of the tribal, mixing a series of minerals; that of which include lava rock and pyrite, all held together on a wire/synthetic hair/hosiery roped chain. This designers name? <a href="http://www.marialau.co.uk/"><font>Maria Lau</font></a>. For those of you who hadn't gathered, Maria Lau is a London-based jewelry designer and launched her label back in 2008. </font><br /><br /><font><font>The subject which I primarily want to focus on throughout this post is Maria's Spring/Summer 2011 collection, that of which Maria titled<font> <a href="http://www.marialau.co.uk/collections-ss11.htm"><i><font>Two Planets</font></i></a></font>. This collection in particular launched Maria into unfamiliar territory as she broadened her niche from women's jewelry alone into that of unisex/swap-able jewelry. Some of you may be thinking <b><i>"swap-able? what on earth does that mean?"</i></b>and to clarify, the concept behind Maria's<i> Two Planets</i></font><i> </i>collection is that each piece is unisex and allows both boys and girls to swap their jewelry, without breaking a rather stereotypical theory in regards to the fact that some consider beads feminine and chains masculine, etc. </font><br /><br /><span class="yui-non"><font>The look book which accompanied this collection was the initial feature which lead me to contact Maria, as I'm sure the majority of you know, I'm a firm follower of high-quality imagery and admire any designer who believes in the presentation of their work as much as the design concept itself. The look book follows the concept of the collection itself as it presents a fairly tribal orientated image whilst introducing a modern concept in regards to the models used and how they follow a slightly more punk/rock concept. Onto the images ...</font></span></p><p><span class="yui-non"><font><a href="http://www.tsnewyork.com/index/-two-planets-by-maria-lau" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842956854,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="510" class="align-full" alt="8842956854?profile=original" /></a>For those of you who have taken admiration for Maria's work and are looking to invest in a piece, you can do so via a number of international stockists; that of which include ... (<a href="http://www.tsnewyork.com/index/-two-planets-by-maria-lau" target="_blank">CONTINUE READING</a>)<br /></font></span></p><p><span class="yui-non"><font><br /></font></span></p></div>Model and Actress Amber Anderson in Hipnosis Optica by Benjamin Kanarek Harper’s BAZAAR en Españolhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/model-and-actress-amber2011-04-28T15:30:00.000Z2011-04-28T15:30:00.000ZBenjamin Kanarekhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/BenjaminKanarek<div><p><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-04.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-16184" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-04" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-04-560x669.jpg" width="353" height="421" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-04-560x669.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>From:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/d9v" target="_blank">Benjamin Kanarek Blog</a></strong></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;">With a touch of a '60s feel in her Vidal Sassoon and Peggy Moffitt haircut, <strong><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2011/04/25/model-actress-amber-anderson-photographed-benjamin-kanarek-video-preview-harpers-bazaar-espanol/" target="_blank">Amber Anderson</a></strong> Model and Actress is posing for <strong>Benjamin Kanarek</strong> in <strong>Harper's BAZAAR en Español, May 2011</strong> presenting the major <strong>Ready-to-Wear Fashion Trends of the Spring-Summer 2011 Collections</strong>. (<em>You can also read more about Amber Anderson: <strong><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2011/04/25/model-actress-amber-anderson-photographed-benjamin-kanarek-video-preview-harpers-bazaar-espanol/" target="_blank">here</a></strong>).</em></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Sensational Graphic Prints of Stripes and Waves</strong> from Diane Von Furstenberg, Azzedine Alaïa, Moschino, <strong>Playful Polka Dots</strong> from Moschino and Marni Scuba and Cycling look, <strong>Titillating Tribal Prints</strong> from Etro to Cacharel that makes you want to dance all night long, <strong>Savory Solid</strong> and <strong>Block Colors</strong> from Jill Sander long tube line dress and Louis Vuitton jumpsuit, as well as an <strong>Abstract Illusion</strong> leather vacuum-packed dress from Maison Martin Margiela.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Take bold and brash risks this season in Mixing and Matching. <strong>"Melange"</strong> is the key in coming up with your own delightfully invigorating new look. Don't be Afraid and <strong>Mix It Up!</strong></p><h3><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Hipnosis Optica</strong></span></h3><p style="text-align:justify;">The unique furniture pieces from Designers and Fine Artists featured at <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001106230419" target="_blank">La Galerie Italienne</a></strong> in Paris, immerse us in a graphic, vitaminized color, contemporary shaped universe which defines the fashion ambiance of the Season.</p><h3><span style="color:#333333;"><strong><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/d9v" target="_blank">The Behind the Scenes Video</a></strong></span></h3><h3><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Hipnosis Optica with Amber Anderson by Benjamin Kanarek in Harper’s BAZAAR en Español - May 2011 issue</strong></span></h3><p><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-01.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-16616 alignnone" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-01" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-01-560x334.jpg" width="560" height="334" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-01-560x334.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-02.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-16617 aligncenter" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-02" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-02-560x669.jpg" width="560" height="669" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-02-560x669.jpg" /></a><a 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alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-041-560x669.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-05.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16620" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-05" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-05-560x672.jpg" width="560" height="672" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-05-560x672.jpg" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-06.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16621" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-06" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-06-560x671.jpg" width="560" height="671" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-06-560x671.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-07.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16622" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-07" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-07-560x671.jpg" width="560" height="671" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-07-560x671.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-08.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16623" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-08" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-08-560x334.jpg" width="560" height="334" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-08-560x334.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-09.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16624" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-09" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-09-560x670.jpg" width="560" height="670" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-09-560x670.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-10.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16625" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-10" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-10-560x669.jpg" width="560" height="669" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-10-560x669.jpg" /></a></p><h3><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/d9v" target="_blank">Watch the Behind the Scene's Video</a></h3><h3><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>The Team</strong></span></h3><p><em>Photography and Co-Creative Direction by <a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2010/09/26/2010/06/26/about" target="_blank">Benjamin Kanarek<br /></a> Co-Creative Direction & Video Direction by <a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2010/09/26/about" target="_blank">Frédérique Renaut</a><br /> Model: Amber Anderson @ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oui-Management/169234323093971" target="_blank">Oui Management</a><br /> Fashion Editor: <a href="http://www.myfdb.com/people/48814-alexandra-elbim" target="_blank">Alexandra Elbim</a><a href="http://www.laurentdombrowicz.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a> Make Up by</em> <em>Angelik Iffennecker @ <a href="http://www.mariefrance-thavonekham.com/index.html" target="_blank">Marie-France Thavonekham</a></em><br /> Hair by <em>Sébastien le Corroller @ <a href="http://www.airportagency.com/#/HAIR/sebastien-le-corroller/fashion/" target="_blank">Airport</a></em><br /> Manicure by Kamel <em>@ <a href="http://www.b-agency.com/6.aspx?sr=20" target="_blank">B Agency</a><br /> Digital Retouching by Freddy Baby, Paris</em></p><p><strong>Assitants</strong><br /> <em>Benjamin Kanarek’s Assistant:</em> <em>Timothée d’Arco</em><br /> <em>Alexandra Elbim's Assistants: Marie Dehé</em><br /> <em>Angelik Iffennecker's Assistant: Véronique Reina</em></p><p><em>Special Thanks to <a href="http://www.thierrybys.com/" target="_blank">Thierry Bys</a> for his help & support</em></p><p><strong><em>Special Thanks to <a href="http://www.galerieitalienne.com/" target="_blank">La Galerie Italienne</a></em></strong></p><h3><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Soundtrack Credits</strong></span></h3><p><em>Stereophonics, <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/language-sex-violence-other/id293526259" target="_blank">Pedalpusher</a></em><br /> <em>N*E*R*D, <a href="http://n-e-r-d.com/music/" target="_blank">Baby Doll</a></em><br /> <em>The Kills, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/I-Call-It-Art/dp/B001NXSH6C" target="_blank">I Call It Love</a></em></p></div>Pippa Small's Afghan Turquoise Mountain Project now available at Leblashttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/pippa-smalls-afghan-turquoise2010-04-23T15:00:00.000Z2010-04-23T15:00:00.000ZNina Tukajhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/NinaTukaj<div><p></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;"><a class="noborder" href="http://www.leblas.com/new-contemporary-ethical-jewellery" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><img width="550" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842750498,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8842750498?profile=original" /></font></font></a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><a href="http://www.leblas.com/"><font color="#00CCCC" size="4">Leblas</font></a> <font size="4">is the new stockist for</font> <a href="http://www.pippasmall.com/"><font color="#00CCCC" size="4">Pippa Small</font></a> <font size="4">Jewellery</font></font></font></span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri"><font size="3">Now stocking the</font> <a href="http://pippasmall.com/coles/index.html"><font color="#00CCCC" size="3">Afghan Turquoise Mountain Project</font></a> <font size="3">jewellery collection</font></font></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;">Leblas ethical fine jewellery is the new stockist for renown anthropologist and ambassador of <a href="http://www.survivalinternational.org/"><font color="#00CCCC">Suvival International</font></a> Pippa Small and her <a href="http://pippasmall.com/coles/index.html"><font color="#00CCCC">Afghan Turquoise Mountain Project</font></a> jewellery collection. The collection is inspired by different traditional techniques and designs from around Afghanistan.</span></font></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;">These ornate designs are reminiscent of tribal torque necklaces decorated with smooth lapis pebbles, and charm bracelets embellished with uncut chunks of various gems. The rough matte finishing of the chains are gold-plated sterling silver, making them unique statement jewellery pieces. The beautiful stones used include: Deep Blue smooth Lapis Lazuli, Rough Ruby, Green Emeralds, Turqouise, Kyanite, and multicoloured Tourmalines, and rough Amethyst.</span></font></p><p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;"><a class="noborder" href="http://www.leblas.com/pippa-small-large-lapis-stone-earrings.html" target="_blank"><img width="250" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842750096,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8842750096?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"></p><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;"><a class="noborder" href="http://www.leblas.com/pippa-small-lapis-and-turquoise-necklace.html" target="_blank"></a></span><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;"><a href="http://www.leblas.com/pippa-small-lapis-and-turquoise-necklace.html"><img width="250" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842751072,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8842751072?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="noborder" href="http://www.leblas.com/pippa-small-multi-precious-stone-bracelet.html" target="_blank"><img width="250" alt="" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842751097,original{{/staticFileLink}}" /></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;">This exceptional collection emerged from a collaboration between <a href="http://www.pippasmall.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Pippa Small</font></a> and Afghan craftsman intended to help support the work started by the <a href="http://www.turquoisemountain.org/"><font color="#00CCCC">Turquoise Mountain</font></a> projects, which include funding schools, improving independence in the community, and encouraging Afghan youth to learn skills in traditional crafts, such as jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, and calligraphy.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;">This collection is now available from <a href="http://www.leblas.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Leblas</font></a>' 149 <a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en-GB&rlz=1T4GGLL_en-GBGB367GB367&q=149+sloane+street&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=149+Sloane+St,+Kensington,+Greater+London+SW1X+9&gl=uk&ei=z6XRS7utAdOaONS5-IUO&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA"><font color="#00CCCC">Sloane Street</font></a> boutique and from its <a href="http://www.leblas.com/new-contemporary-ethical-jewellery"><font color="#00CCCC">online boutique</font></a>.</span></p><p></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;"><i><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:9.5pt;"><font size="2">About</font> <a href="http://www.pippasmall.com/pages/about.html"><font color="#00CCCC" size="2">Pippa Small</font></a><font size="2">:<br /></font></span></i></span><i><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:9.5pt;"><font size="2">Canadian born renown anthropologist and <a href="http://www.survivalinternational.org/"><font color="#00CCCC">ambassador for Survival International</font></a>, <a href="http://www.survivalinternational.org/"><font color="#00CCCC">Pippa Small</font></a> is known for her profound interest in cultural artefacts and worldwide travels. Having completed an MA in medical anthropology, Pippa Small pursued her interest in jewellery making, leading to world recognised collaborations with renowned fashion houses, such as <a href="http://www.gucci.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Gucci</font></a> and <a href="http://www.survivalinternational.org/"><font color="#00CCCC">Chloe</font></a>. Today, Pippa Small is a reputable leader and ambassador for Survival International, leading to artistic collaborations with indigenous communities, such as the Batwa Pygmies of Rwanda, in effort to help them research their own traditional designs and to gain self-sufficiency and income in return.</font></span></i></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:9.5pt;">About <a href="http://www.leblas.com/about-us/"><font color="#00CCCC">Leblas</font></a>: <br /><a href="http://www.leblas.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Leblas</font></a> is a fine ethical jewellery boutique that also carries its own collections, and is known for fusing together traditional artistry with modern design and sustainable practices. Winner of <a href="http://www.coutts.com/newsandinformation/20091029707.asp"><font color="#00CCCC">Coutts New Jeweller Award</font></a> 2009, Leblas was founded by Clare Winfield and award winning Jewellery Designer <a href="http://www.arabellebrusan.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Arabel Lebrusan</font></a> in 2008. Leblas uses 100% recycled 18ct gold and sterling silver, conflict-free Canadian diamonds, and traceable semi-precious gems for its collections, ensuring that we make our part in reducing the carbon footprint. Leblas designs statement necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and redefines the concept of “classic” by beautifully crafting modern designs. Currently, Leblas also stocks <a href="http://www.the-branch.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">The Branch</font></a>, <a href="http://www.tamaralovesleather.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Tamara Fogle</font></a>, and <a href="http://www.shojewellery.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">SHO</font></a>.</span></i></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.leblas.com/"></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842737888,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8842737888?profile=original" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:right;"><strong><font size="2">Join us on Facebook</font> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=100000532960767#!/group.php?gid=223336705125&ref=mf"><font size="2"><img width="200" style="width:30px;height:29px;" alt="" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8858491869,original{{/staticFileLink}}" height="62" /></font></a></strong></p><p align="right"></p><p align="right"></p><p align="right"><strong><font size="2">Follow us on Twitter</font> <a href="http://twitter.com/leblasjewellery"><font size="2"><img width="150" style="width:33px;height:30px;" alt="" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842748461,original{{/staticFileLink}}" height="45" /></font></a></strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p></p><p align="right"></p><p align="right"><font size="1">For press queries please contact: Nina Tukaj</font></p><p align="right"><font size="1">Tel: 020 7730 3418</font></p><p align="right"><font size="1">Email:</font> <a href="mailto:nina@leblas.com"><font color="#3399CC" size="1">nina@leblas.com</font></a></p><p></p></div>To Tattoo or Not to Tattoohttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/786233-BlogPost-680292008-06-04T12:30:00.000Z2008-06-04T12:30:00.000ZBexBellahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/BexBella<div><p style="text-align:left;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842620657,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" width="431" height="500" /></p><b>Hmm, a hint of heart-shaped</b> ink peeking from a slender hip – how cute? A seductive Arabic script or a chocolate scorpion emerging from a tanned ankle can both create a little mystery and intrigue n’est-ce pas?<b>There is nothing more emotive</b> than a little ink art. They are sexy….they are trashy….they are shock value….they are a symbolic reminder of a life changing event.<b>On the flipside there's something tragic</b> about Pammy's forty-something barbed wire band. It's perhaps the wrinkly premonition of a crinkly Tweety Pie that disturbs me the most.Call me prim but there’s something too binding to a lifetime shared with a mark. It’s akin to marriage – one hell of a commitment. It’s not like you can change your mind half way through an inking of the Last Supper.<b>A tattoo that transcends time</b> and trends is like a Rubix cube, troubling and quite probably, totally impossible. Tribal tattooing is such an ancient practice so why is it still so damn modern?■ BexBella</div>Marcia Vidal Jewellery - FashionRooftophttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/marcia-vidal-jewellery-fashionrooftop2015-09-28T18:18:35.000Z2015-09-28T18:18:35.000ZFashionRooftophttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/FashionRooftop<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fashionrooftop.com/jewelry.htm"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843545891,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843545891?profile=original" /></a><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption"><span class="hasCaption">Marcia Vidal's eclectic line of fine <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/jewellery">#jewellery</a> is all made by hand in her <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/london">#London</a> studio. Her fascination with symbolism in <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ancient">#ancient</a> and modern cultures manifests itself in her collection of <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/modern">#modern</a> <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/amulets">#amulets</a> and talismans. Her line of bold and linear plain silver jewellery, draws upon her love of tribal jewellery and architecture. Learn more about her work here: <a href="http://fashionrooftop.com/jewelry.htm" target="_blank"><span>http://fashionrooftop.com/</span>jewelry.htm</a></span></span></p></div>Cool finds www.fashionrooftop.comhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cool-finds-www-fashionrooftop-com2012-10-26T04:55:18.000Z2012-10-26T04:55:18.000ZFashionRooftophttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/FashionRooftop<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fashionrooftop.com"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843112676,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843112676?profile=original" /></a></p></div>Edmonton’s Got The Tribal Beat With Boho Chichttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/edmonton-s-got-the-tribal-beat-with-boho-chic2012-05-07T18:28:44.000Z2012-05-07T18:28:44.000ZBlu's Women's Wearhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/BlusWomensWear<div><blockquote><div style="float:right;"><img alt="" src="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/6569777.bin" /></div><div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>EDMONTON — Tribal prints, loose, flowing shapes, natural fabrics and other fashion influences from the 1970s are being reinterpreted for today in a modern take on boho chic.</p><p>Designers like Michel Kors and Hugo Boss are using patterns — some Navajo-like, some more African-inspired — in dresses and tops, says Tracy Bradley, manager of Blu’s Womenswear downtown. She points to a Kors maxi dress featuring colourful beading and a simple Boss skirt with a gold, black and green tribal print.</p><p>At C’est Sera, staff are seeing the influence in “lots of prints, lots of loose, flowing garments and layering of textures and prints. We’re seeing a lot of accessories with big feather earrings, big, floppy hats, scarves and the cross-body bags,” says Stephanie Albrecht, a sales associate at the store. Visit this link for more pictures and information about this hot new tribal trend.</p><p>To read the entire article, please visit <span style="font-size:11pt;"><strong><a href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/fashion-beauty/Edmonton+tribal+beat+with+boho+chic/6569768/story.html" title="www.Edmontonjournal.com">www.edmontonjournal.com</a></strong></span></p></div></blockquote><p>This is a great article on the hot tribal trend this season. Blu’s Womens Wear has featured some great pieces by designers such as Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Abaco, Sam Edelman, Taifun, Chie Mihara and Sarah Pacini. Click here to visit <a href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/fashion-beauty/Edmonton+tribal+beat+with+boho+chic/6569768/story.html" title="www.edmontonjournal.com">www.edmontonjournal.com</a> for more pictures and information.</p></div>'Two Planets' by Maria Lauhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/two-planets-by-maria-lau2011-08-11T11:01:38.000Z2011-08-11T11:01:38.000ZDaniel Dunthttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/DanielDunt<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.tsnewyork.com">That's So New York</a> - <font>Since my<font><i> <a href="http://www.tsnewyork.com/index/ax-apple"><font>Ax+Apple</font></a> </i></font>post around two weeks ago, my admiration for jewelry has heightened; I mean, the search for admirable jewelry designers has even managed to snatch itself a place on my<i><b> "to do"</b></i> list. Although I usually tend to hunt for the international among the local, recently I've come across a designer who is both local and international, meaning that the her London location would be considered local (seeming that London central is around forty/fifty minutes from me) yet the concept behind her designs would be considered international in regards to the fact that this particular designer tends to dabble in that of the tribal, mixing a series of minerals; that of which include lava rock and pyrite, all held together on a wire/synthetic hair/hosiery roped chain. This designers name? <a href="http://www.marialau.co.uk/"><font>Maria Lau</font></a>. For those of you who hadn't gathered, Maria Lau is a London-based jewelry designer and launched her label back in 2008. </font><br /><br /><font><font>The subject which I primarily want to focus on throughout this post is Maria's Spring/Summer 2011 collection, that of which Maria titled<font> <a href="http://www.marialau.co.uk/collections-ss11.htm"><i><font>Two Planets</font></i></a></font>. This collection in particular launched Maria into unfamiliar territory as she broadened her niche from women's jewelry alone into that of unisex/swap-able jewelry. Some of you may be thinking <b><i>"swap-able? what on earth does that mean?"</i></b>and to clarify, the concept behind Maria's<i> Two Planets</i></font><i> </i>collection is that each piece is unisex and allows both boys and girls to swap their jewelry, without breaking a rather stereotypical theory in regards to the fact that some consider beads feminine and chains masculine, etc. </font><br /><br /><span class="yui-non"><font>The look book which accompanied this collection was the initial feature which lead me to contact Maria, as I'm sure the majority of you know, I'm a firm follower of high-quality imagery and admire any designer who believes in the presentation of their work as much as the design concept itself. The look book follows the concept of the collection itself as it presents a fairly tribal orientated image whilst introducing a modern concept in regards to the models used and how they follow a slightly more punk/rock concept. Onto the images ...</font></span></p><p><span class="yui-non"><font><a href="http://www.tsnewyork.com/index/-two-planets-by-maria-lau" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842956854,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="510" class="align-full" alt="8842956854?profile=original" /></a>For those of you who have taken admiration for Maria's work and are looking to invest in a piece, you can do so via a number of international stockists; that of which include ... (<a href="http://www.tsnewyork.com/index/-two-planets-by-maria-lau" target="_blank">CONTINUE READING</a>)<br /></font></span></p><p><span class="yui-non"><font><br /></font></span></p></div>Model and Actress Amber Anderson in Hipnosis Optica by Benjamin Kanarek Harper’s BAZAAR en Españolhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/model-and-actress-amber2011-04-28T15:30:00.000Z2011-04-28T15:30:00.000ZBenjamin Kanarekhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/BenjaminKanarek<div><p><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-04.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-16184" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-04" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-04-560x669.jpg" width="353" height="421" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-04-560x669.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>From:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/d9v" target="_blank">Benjamin Kanarek Blog</a></strong></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;">With a touch of a '60s feel in her Vidal Sassoon and Peggy Moffitt haircut, <strong><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2011/04/25/model-actress-amber-anderson-photographed-benjamin-kanarek-video-preview-harpers-bazaar-espanol/" target="_blank">Amber Anderson</a></strong> Model and Actress is posing for <strong>Benjamin Kanarek</strong> in <strong>Harper's BAZAAR en Español, May 2011</strong> presenting the major <strong>Ready-to-Wear Fashion Trends of the Spring-Summer 2011 Collections</strong>. (<em>You can also read more about Amber Anderson: <strong><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2011/04/25/model-actress-amber-anderson-photographed-benjamin-kanarek-video-preview-harpers-bazaar-espanol/" target="_blank">here</a></strong>).</em></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Sensational Graphic Prints of Stripes and Waves</strong> from Diane Von Furstenberg, Azzedine Alaïa, Moschino, <strong>Playful Polka Dots</strong> from Moschino and Marni Scuba and Cycling look, <strong>Titillating Tribal Prints</strong> from Etro to Cacharel that makes you want to dance all night long, <strong>Savory Solid</strong> and <strong>Block Colors</strong> from Jill Sander long tube line dress and Louis Vuitton jumpsuit, as well as an <strong>Abstract Illusion</strong> leather vacuum-packed dress from Maison Martin Margiela.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Take bold and brash risks this season in Mixing and Matching. <strong>"Melange"</strong> is the key in coming up with your own delightfully invigorating new look. Don't be Afraid and <strong>Mix It Up!</strong></p><h3><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Hipnosis Optica</strong></span></h3><p style="text-align:justify;">The unique furniture pieces from Designers and Fine Artists featured at <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001106230419" target="_blank">La Galerie Italienne</a></strong> in Paris, immerse us in a graphic, vitaminized color, contemporary shaped universe which defines the fashion ambiance of the Season.</p><h3><span style="color:#333333;"><strong><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/d9v" target="_blank">The Behind the Scenes Video</a></strong></span></h3><h3><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Hipnosis Optica with Amber Anderson by Benjamin Kanarek in Harper’s BAZAAR en Español - May 2011 issue</strong></span></h3><p><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-01.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-16616 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title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-08" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-08-560x334.jpg" width="560" height="334" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-08-560x334.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-09.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16624" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-09" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-09-560x670.jpg" width="560" height="670" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-09-560x670.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-10.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16625" title="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-10" src="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-10-560x669.jpg" width="560" height="669" alt="Amber-Anderson-Benjamin-Kanarek-Harpers-Bazaar-Espanol-May-2011-10-560x669.jpg" /></a></p><h3><a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/d9v" target="_blank">Watch the Behind the Scene's Video</a></h3><h3><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>The Team</strong></span></h3><p><em>Photography and Co-Creative Direction by <a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2010/09/26/2010/06/26/about" target="_blank">Benjamin Kanarek<br /></a> Co-Creative Direction & Video Direction by <a href="http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2010/09/26/about" target="_blank">Frédérique Renaut</a><br /> Model: Amber Anderson @ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oui-Management/169234323093971" target="_blank">Oui Management</a><br /> Fashion Editor: <a href="http://www.myfdb.com/people/48814-alexandra-elbim" target="_blank">Alexandra Elbim</a><a href="http://www.laurentdombrowicz.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a> Make Up by</em> <em>Angelik Iffennecker @ <a href="http://www.mariefrance-thavonekham.com/index.html" target="_blank">Marie-France Thavonekham</a></em><br /> Hair by <em>Sébastien le Corroller @ <a href="http://www.airportagency.com/#/HAIR/sebastien-le-corroller/fashion/" target="_blank">Airport</a></em><br /> Manicure by Kamel <em>@ <a href="http://www.b-agency.com/6.aspx?sr=20" target="_blank">B Agency</a><br /> Digital Retouching by Freddy Baby, Paris</em></p><p><strong>Assitants</strong><br /> <em>Benjamin Kanarek’s Assistant:</em> <em>Timothée d’Arco</em><br /> <em>Alexandra Elbim's Assistants: Marie Dehé</em><br /> <em>Angelik Iffennecker's Assistant: Véronique Reina</em></p><p><em>Special Thanks to <a href="http://www.thierrybys.com/" target="_blank">Thierry Bys</a> for his help & support</em></p><p><strong><em>Special Thanks to <a href="http://www.galerieitalienne.com/" target="_blank">La Galerie Italienne</a></em></strong></p><h3><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Soundtrack Credits</strong></span></h3><p><em>Stereophonics, <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/language-sex-violence-other/id293526259" target="_blank">Pedalpusher</a></em><br /> <em>N*E*R*D, <a href="http://n-e-r-d.com/music/" target="_blank">Baby Doll</a></em><br /> <em>The Kills, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/I-Call-It-Art/dp/B001NXSH6C" target="_blank">I Call It Love</a></em></p></div>Pippa Small's Afghan Turquoise Mountain Project now available at Leblashttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/pippa-smalls-afghan-turquoise2010-04-23T15:00:00.000Z2010-04-23T15:00:00.000ZNina Tukajhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/NinaTukaj<div><p></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;"><a class="noborder" href="http://www.leblas.com/new-contemporary-ethical-jewellery" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><img width="550" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842750498,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8842750498?profile=original" /></font></font></a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><a href="http://www.leblas.com/"><font color="#00CCCC" size="4">Leblas</font></a> <font size="4">is the new stockist for</font> <a href="http://www.pippasmall.com/"><font color="#00CCCC" size="4">Pippa Small</font></a> <font size="4">Jewellery</font></font></font></span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri"><font size="3">Now stocking the</font> <a href="http://pippasmall.com/coles/index.html"><font color="#00CCCC" size="3">Afghan Turquoise Mountain Project</font></a> <font size="3">jewellery collection</font></font></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;">Leblas ethical fine jewellery is the new stockist for renown anthropologist and ambassador of <a href="http://www.survivalinternational.org/"><font color="#00CCCC">Suvival International</font></a> Pippa Small and her <a href="http://pippasmall.com/coles/index.html"><font color="#00CCCC">Afghan Turquoise Mountain Project</font></a> jewellery collection. The collection is inspired by different traditional techniques and designs from around Afghanistan.</span></font></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;">These ornate designs are reminiscent of tribal torque necklaces decorated with smooth lapis pebbles, and charm bracelets embellished with uncut chunks of various gems. The rough matte finishing of the chains are gold-plated sterling silver, making them unique statement jewellery pieces. The beautiful stones used include: Deep Blue smooth Lapis Lazuli, Rough Ruby, Green Emeralds, Turqouise, Kyanite, and multicoloured Tourmalines, and rough Amethyst.</span></font></p><p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;"><a class="noborder" href="http://www.leblas.com/pippa-small-large-lapis-stone-earrings.html" target="_blank"><img width="250" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842750096,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8842750096?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"></p><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;"><a class="noborder" href="http://www.leblas.com/pippa-small-lapis-and-turquoise-necklace.html" target="_blank"></a></span><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;"><a href="http://www.leblas.com/pippa-small-lapis-and-turquoise-necklace.html"><img width="250" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842751072,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8842751072?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="noborder" href="http://www.leblas.com/pippa-small-multi-precious-stone-bracelet.html" target="_blank"><img width="250" alt="" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842751097,original{{/staticFileLink}}" /></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;">This exceptional collection emerged from a collaboration between <a href="http://www.pippasmall.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Pippa Small</font></a> and Afghan craftsman intended to help support the work started by the <a href="http://www.turquoisemountain.org/"><font color="#00CCCC">Turquoise Mountain</font></a> projects, which include funding schools, improving independence in the community, and encouraging Afghan youth to learn skills in traditional crafts, such as jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, and calligraphy.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;">This collection is now available from <a href="http://www.leblas.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Leblas</font></a>' 149 <a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en-GB&rlz=1T4GGLL_en-GBGB367GB367&q=149+sloane+street&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=149+Sloane+St,+Kensington,+Greater+London+SW1X+9&gl=uk&ei=z6XRS7utAdOaONS5-IUO&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA"><font color="#00CCCC">Sloane Street</font></a> boutique and from its <a href="http://www.leblas.com/new-contemporary-ethical-jewellery"><font color="#00CCCC">online boutique</font></a>.</span></p><p></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;"><i><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:9.5pt;"><font size="2">About</font> <a href="http://www.pippasmall.com/pages/about.html"><font color="#00CCCC" size="2">Pippa Small</font></a><font size="2">:<br /></font></span></i></span><i><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:9.5pt;"><font size="2">Canadian born renown anthropologist and <a href="http://www.survivalinternational.org/"><font color="#00CCCC">ambassador for Survival International</font></a>, <a href="http://www.survivalinternational.org/"><font color="#00CCCC">Pippa Small</font></a> is known for her profound interest in cultural artefacts and worldwide travels. Having completed an MA in medical anthropology, Pippa Small pursued her interest in jewellery making, leading to world recognised collaborations with renowned fashion houses, such as <a href="http://www.gucci.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Gucci</font></a> and <a href="http://www.survivalinternational.org/"><font color="#00CCCC">Chloe</font></a>. Today, Pippa Small is a reputable leader and ambassador for Survival International, leading to artistic collaborations with indigenous communities, such as the Batwa Pygmies of Rwanda, in effort to help them research their own traditional designs and to gain self-sufficiency and income in return.</font></span></i></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="line-height:115%;font-size:9.5pt;">About <a href="http://www.leblas.com/about-us/"><font color="#00CCCC">Leblas</font></a>: <br /><a href="http://www.leblas.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Leblas</font></a> is a fine ethical jewellery boutique that also carries its own collections, and is known for fusing together traditional artistry with modern design and sustainable practices. Winner of <a href="http://www.coutts.com/newsandinformation/20091029707.asp"><font color="#00CCCC">Coutts New Jeweller Award</font></a> 2009, Leblas was founded by Clare Winfield and award winning Jewellery Designer <a href="http://www.arabellebrusan.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Arabel Lebrusan</font></a> in 2008. Leblas uses 100% recycled 18ct gold and sterling silver, conflict-free Canadian diamonds, and traceable semi-precious gems for its collections, ensuring that we make our part in reducing the carbon footprint. Leblas designs statement necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and redefines the concept of “classic” by beautifully crafting modern designs. Currently, Leblas also stocks <a href="http://www.the-branch.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">The Branch</font></a>, <a href="http://www.tamaralovesleather.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">Tamara Fogle</font></a>, and <a href="http://www.shojewellery.com/"><font color="#00CCCC">SHO</font></a>.</span></i></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.leblas.com/"></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842737888,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8842737888?profile=original" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:right;"><strong><font size="2">Join us on Facebook</font> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=100000532960767#!/group.php?gid=223336705125&ref=mf"><font size="2"><img width="200" style="width:30px;height:29px;" alt="" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842751685,original{{/staticFileLink}}" height="62" /></font></a></strong></p><p align="right"></p><p align="right"></p><p align="right"><strong><font size="2">Follow us on Twitter</font> <a href="http://twitter.com/leblasjewellery"><font size="2"><img width="150" style="width:33px;height:30px;" alt="" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842748461,original{{/staticFileLink}}" height="45" /></font></a></strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p></p><p align="right"></p><p align="right"><font size="1">For press queries please contact: Nina Tukaj</font></p><p align="right"><font size="1">Tel: 020 7730 3418</font></p><p align="right"><font size="1">Email:</font> <a href="mailto:nina@leblas.com"><font color="#3399CC" size="1">nina@leblas.com</font></a></p><p></p></div>To Tattoo or Not to Tattoohttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/786233-BlogPost-680292008-06-04T12:30:00.000Z2008-06-04T12:30:00.000ZBexBellahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/BexBella<div><p style="text-align:left;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842620657,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" width="431" height="500" /></p><b>Hmm, a hint of heart-shaped</b> ink peeking from a slender hip – how cute? A seductive Arabic script or a chocolate scorpion emerging from a tanned ankle can both create a little mystery and intrigue n’est-ce pas?<b>There is nothing more emotive</b> than a little ink art. They are sexy….they are trashy….they are shock value….they are a symbolic reminder of a life changing event.<b>On the flipside there's something tragic</b> about Pammy's forty-something barbed wire band. It's perhaps the wrinkly premonition of a crinkly Tweety Pie that disturbs me the most.Call me prim but there’s something too binding to a lifetime shared with a mark. It’s akin to marriage – one hell of a commitment. It’s not like you can change your mind half way through an inking of the Last Supper.<b>A tattoo that transcends time</b> and trends is like a Rubix cube, troubling and quite probably, totally impossible. Tribal tattooing is such an ancient practice so why is it still so damn modern?■ BexBella</div>