Pearls of Wisdom
Crafting with consciousness, Monica Vinader and Amy Powney create beauty with impact.
Just Because... | Sept 30, 2024
Inspired by nature's asymmetry and their shared design values, the new collection launches today.
By Olivia Barrett
In the third installment of their creative collaboration, Monica Vinader and Amy Powney once again prove that as design pioneers, true timelessness is achieved through a conscious approach to craftsmanship. For the designers, collaboration is not a superficial venture aimed solely at maximising exposure; instead, it is about weaving together aesthetic worlds and shared values, ultimately producing something that embodies both style and substance.
Launching today, the new collection features Monica Vinader’s first-ever garment, an exciting foray into fashion for the renowned jewellery brand. Embodying the spirit of both designers, a classic button-down shirt and cufflinks set will be available for purchase. A beautifully simple white shirt made from organic regenerative cotton is elevated with handcrafted cufflinks using 100% recycled 18k gold vermeil. In true Monica Vinader style, the gold cufflinks celebrate the charming idiosyncrasies of the natural world, featuring one-of-a-kind Keshi pearls, all preserved in their original form. A slightly edgier version of the button-down is rendered in dark denim, crafted from washed black Tencel, adding softness to a timeless silhouette.
Expanding on their already exciting collaboration, Vinader and Powney have developed five new jewellery styles, including earrings, a bracelet, a ring, and a necklace. For Powney, the fashion industry’s obsession with speed and over-refinement has resulted in devastating environmental effects. Prioritising a more transparent and authentic design process, Powney extends these values to her collaboration with Vinader, using the collection to celebrate the beauty in asymmetry and the imperfections of nature. The Keshi pearls featured throughout the collection shine uniquely, ensuring each piece is completely one-of-a-kind. The nuances of the pearls are complemented by 100% recycled gold, and the collection, launching today, is a poignant celebration of both Vinader and Powney’s commitment to beauty crafted with impact.