For every negative message or tweet I receive 100 positive ones. The haters are out there and I never usually respond to them but this time (for me) I wanted to.
I received a few tweets recently regarding my
Evolution Rewind Ring collection. The woman accused me of "destroying vintage jewelry" and ranted on and on until I had to block her. I rarely block people either because I'm always open to a healthy debate or growth through constructive criticism. This person just didn't get it.
It is hard in 140 character or less to define WHY I created my ring line and HOW the pieces are chosen. Thankfully I have a blog.
WHY? The brooch over the years has been an accessory or a piece of jewelry that was widely worn and styled by women of all age ranges and classes. I have read that it is one of the oldest pieces of jewelry, dated back to the
Bronze Age when pins were a popular adornment for clothing.
In recent years it has not garnered a lot of attention. From where I sit "modern day" women sparsely style these pieces. Fashion and trends are cyclical in nature; what was old always comes back around in a new form. For some reason, I have yet to see a contemporary spin on Re-Styling the brooch in a modern way
with any consistency.
People do wear them, like myself, the odd celeb and fashionista but it is not a style staple, like a cuff or cocktail ring. When discussing the topic with other women the words "matronly" or dowdy" have been thrown around. I personally think they are a chic accessory with styling possibilities only limited by your imagination!
In my travels I found it difficult to find the authentic Vintage cocktail rings that I liked so I thought merging the two elements would be fabulous:
Evolution Rewind was born. The rings are also reaching a new demographic of women who may not otherwise
brooched the subject.
HOW: Each brooch is hand selected by myself and all of the
REWIND pieces are one of a kind. Some of the brooches have broken pins/backs and otherwise would not be functional. I have rescued these pieces from flea markets, old auntie's drawers as well as amazing Vintage jewelry collectors/dealers. Some are procured and created using amazing pieces from ladies personal collections.
I personally feel that Re-Styling these pieces is RESPECTING fashion's past and Vintage jewelry. A modern nod to the craftsmen and designers of days gone by. The pieces are too beautiful to sit in a thrift store or a drawer. The metals, stones and designs should be worn and given a new life.
Bring the brooch back and Re-Style them in these ways:
HAIR
A Large Modern Scarf
At the waist for evening (or day)
Double Duty: Oscar de la Renta brooches the band & sweater!
DIY Brooch belt - using a large brooch and vintage printed scarf. Adds a new look to the plain dotted dress. See more
HERE
The lapel X 2
The Brooch Bouquet
On a hat or beret
Worn at the neckline for Day or Night
Multiple Brooch Details at neckline of a dress or blazer.
Turban
Trim out a neckline on a solid color
An
Evolution Vintage Brooch on a clutch!
(Thanks the
Creative CjBlue for this)
Even the men can get in on this. A Fabulous brooch adds an extra something to a
traditional necktie.
How do YOU brooch the subject and style this accessory?
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