Korshak Q&A with Stephanie Curtis
Meet jewelry designer Stephanie Curtis of LoLo Jewels. Stephanie began her career in 2003 while living in LA. Although she started by modernizing vintage jewelry pieces for herself, her line quickly grew to a distribution of over 150 stores worldwide. Stephanie has since moved to Big D and has become a familiar (and favorite) face at The Shak.
Want to meet Stephanie in person? Stop by The Shak tomorrow (10/5) between 4-7pm for our Rock Stars trunk show!
Korshak Q&A with Amanda Sterett
We love Amanda Sterett here at The Shak at Stanley Korshak. Amanda is a local designer who knows what Texas ladies like to wear! I also had the pleasure of getting to know Amanda better through SMU Fashion Week this Spring, where we served on the same panel.
Now it’s your turn to meet this fabulous designer, known for her wire-wrapping technique. Once you watch the video, you’ll understand why Amanda Sterett was named “Best Jewelry Designer” in Dallas by D Magazine in 2010 and 2011!
Korshak Q&A with Bettye Muller
Why do we love Bettye Muller? She is laid back, a little quirky and extremely personable; plus, she designs killer shoes! Meet Bettye Muller in this Korshak Q&A video, and find out how she gets her design inspiration.
Like what you see? Shop Bettye Muller online. Some styles are now 50% off!
Korshak Q&A with Monique Pean
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Monique Pean, a young jewelry designer, who was selected as one of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF) winners in 2009. Since 2009, Monique Pean has continued to gain recognition in the industry as an “eco jewelry designer”, and her jewelry has been spotted on celebrities such as Michelle Obama, Natalie Portman, and Oprah.
Shop stanleykorshak.com, and go green with fine jewelry by Monique Pean, “The Green Designer”.
Above: The Shak team with Vanessa Mooney (center)
Korshak Q&A with Vanessa Mooney
Vanessa Mooney Jewelry was established in 2009 under a core idea: “let uninhibited design intuition lead the way”. Vanessa has always enjoyed the freedom art allows, leading her to become a self-taught designer as a creative outlet. All pieces are hand-crafted in Downtown Los Angeles offering her audience to choose from eclectic styles typically found in Californian street style.
Last week we got the chance to sit down with Vanessa when she was here for her trunk show in The Shak.
Q: Where do you get your design inspiration?
A: I design 150 to 200 pieces in each collection, which is a lot for a jewelry designer. Some just come from my mind, from different feelings that I get about pieces. I also admire other cultures – African, Napoli, Thai, and different tribal styles. This spring I was really inspired by the neon colors of the 80’s, and I am working on a futuristic-bohemian inspired line for Fall.
Q: How does your personal style influence your designs?
A: I am definitely a California girl. I love warm weather, feeling comfortable, and eclectic pieces. I think you see that in my jewelry.
Q: What is the one thing you can’t live without?
A: A good leather jacket.
Q: Describe the Vanessa Mooney customer.
A: I am actually shocked a lot by who buys my jewelry. At first it was the funky girl who has that personal sense of style, but as the brand has grown, it transcends these boundaries. Although I think young “street style” when designing the brand, I have seen it worn by all ages, 15 to 60.
Q: Which celebrity would you like to see wearing your jewelry?
A: I am that girl who doesn’t really know celebrities. (laughs). Rihanna; because I think she is really cool and wears jewelry really well.
Korshak Q&A with Carlos Falchi
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree” has never been more true than in the Falchi family. Creative in spirit, Carlos Falchi, started the family business nearly 40 years ago using exotic skins and colors to set his handbags apart from a sea of solid leather. In recent years, his daughter Kate joined the company as a designer and is passionate about carrying on her father’s legacy.
When asked what makes his line special, he says, “I think it’s the whole process because I develop all the skins and materials…it starts with the raw materials because we put a lot of love and care developing it.”
Watch and learn about the man who’s responsible for producing some of the world’s finest handbags.
Stanley Korshak is proud to introduce up-and-coming designer Chadwick Bell to the women of Dallas. Chadwick Bell’s collections represent “the blend of romantic and utilitarian, the European tradition of tailoring mixed with a sense of American ease, and the combination of strength and vulnerability in his ideal woman.”
Chadwick Bell will be presenting Spring 2012 at the Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon in Dallas on February 14th. Reception at Stanley Korshak to follow.
www.saintvalentinesdayluncheon.org
Stanley Korshak is an independently owned luxury retailer located in Dallas, Texas. With our eye always on quality, we are renowned for carrying the best in men's and women's apparel and accessories, bridal couture, beauty products, and home goods.
Joanna Lewis writes for Quintessentially Korshak and oversees the web business and social media for Stanley Korshak. She has worked in luxury fashion since 2006. Joanna is a Dallas girl and SMU MBA grad.
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