Fashion Trends: Summer 2011

Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.  ~Henry James

Although plum palates, metallics and fur collars have begun to fill the stores, we still have more than a few glorious weeks of Summer remaining. This season has been filled with some great fashion trends: some revivals and others destined to be classics themselves.

The Jewelry Brief  has singled out a few favorite Summer 2011 looks for your days at the beach, nights on the patio with friends and cool looks for hot days at the office.

The Jumpsuit! Cameron Diaz does it best. She accessorizes with a gold cuff bracelet, a very pulled together and glamorous look.

A color-block dress by Reed Krakoff will carry you effortlessly from office to sidewalk cafe. Color-blocking is not just for dresses, visit our Facebook page for some great examples of color-block jewelry.

Glam-up your bikini with oversized gold earrings! That’s right chandeliers are not just for the ballroom. A great pair of earrings will give you a St. Tropez look at any beach.

Happy Summer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faraone Mennella To Open Boutique in Capri

Congratulations to Faraone Mennella, who have just announced they will open a boutique in Capri. It will join New York and London as the places to find their exquisite jewelry. It also brings the New York-based, Italian team of Amadeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella back to Italy and the source of their inspiration.

The island of Capri’s resort status dates back to the Roman Republic. Today, from mid-April to mid-October, Capri is home to the world’s most beautiful people enjoying one of the world’s most incredible natural landscapes. The island offers the best of water sports, climbing, concerts, fine dining and luxury shopping.

In a 2010 interview with the Jewelry Brief, the design team of Faraone Mennella listed Capri as a source for their creative inspiration. It is only fitting that they will open their latest boutique on the island. Faraone Mennella produces bold, yet elegant and feminine jewelry that will no doubt join the timeless creations of a select few jewelry houses.

Check out the full interview: Style Setters: The Jewelry Brief Interviews Faraone Mennella

 

Roberto Coin Teams Up With The Steve Nash Foundation

Italian, award winning jewelry manufacturer Roberto Coin and the Steve Nash Foundation have joined together to produce a line of sporty, chic designs to help benefit children globally.

 

Steve Nash is a two-time MVP guard for the Phoenix Suns basketball team. His foundation, begun in 2004, is a private charitable fund dedicated to assisting under-served children. The basketball pun is theirs, not ours; Nash is also a five-time NBA Assist Champion. The foundation’s mission is to promote children’s general health, personal development and enjoyment of life. They specifically support programs that promote early childhood development and aim to end child abuse in the US, Canada and around the world.

 

Roberto Coin began manufacturing jewelry in Vicenza, Italy’s golden city, in 1977. The brand was launched in 1996, and his designs are recognized world-wide. His signature pieces are bold and gold, each featuring a ruby accent that brings health and happiness with great style to its wearer. Still continuing to receive accolades, Roberto Coin received the top honors at the 2011 Platinum Guild International Awards in the Trends category.

 

The collection designed for the Steve Nash Foundation is said to embody the spirit of the player and the organization. I was immediately taken with the pendant, which at first glance it looks like a chic art deco inspired design, but on second glance it is the lines of a basketball court. Very clever! Being an NBA fan, the pieces have a personal attraction, but the fun geometric designs will have broad appeal. The collection is available at Roberto Coin boutiques and select jewelry stores in the US. 40% of the proceeds from the collection will go directly to the Steve Nash Foundation. This is sure to be a winning team!