Fashion Week: Subversive

I heart Justin Giunta, designer of Subversive Jewelry. I have written about them before, I have pulled stuff from their forest-like showroom dozens of time. I am a true fan.

It was a pleasure to go to this presentation at Kisan Concept Store (125 Greene St) where you can buy his jewelry. This season he got even more intricate with his chain work, actually soldering it down onto hard surfaces, like a cuff bracelet, row by row to create a sort of basket effect. He incorporated ceramic (pictured to the left), old coins, and his usual mix of diamante, pearl, and vintage pieces. However, this season was all about the tassel. Long silk tassels abounded, as well as chain tassels. I loved the new element, and I am a big fan of fabric or thread being incorporated into my jewelry.  It creates an extra texture and dimension, as well as another opportunity for color.

I was drooling, and wondering when will be the next time I will frolick through the trees of his showroom, plucking necklaces and bracelets off branches, filling my tray to my hearts content (only to return everything a week later. poo).