Christopher Kane is just one of the designers who has created a special limited edition jewellery collection for the Fashion Rocks 2007.
Following the companys long tradition of close collaboration with the leading lights in fashion and design, Swarovski commissioned Stephen Webster, Christopher Kane and Tom Binns, to bring their creative visions to life, pushing boundaries of design and concept, creating a collection designed to celebrate this exciting event.
Christopher Kane, who is taking part in his first ever show at Swarovski Fashion Rocks this year, has created the Purple Rock necklace and pendant set, a vibrant and dramatic rendering of lustrous purple crystals in amethyst, light amethyst and purple velvet.
As soon as I became aware of the Swarovski crystal mesh I wanted to use it, says Kane. Swarovski Fashion Rocks was the perfect opportunity as the gradient of colour looks like the graphic equalizer on my stereo, with lights going from dark to light in a purple and lilac UV colour.
In an equally dramatic vein, Stephen Websters Ace of Spades pendant uses a Swarovski chandelier component and a spray of black and white cubic zirconia stones.
I hope this years piece "Ace of Spades" captures the spirit of this brilliant event. Says Webster I love designing pieces for Swarovski Fashion Rocks. There are no boundaries and the brief is simple rock and roll.
Tom Binns drew inspiration from punk chic, he says it started out being punk chic and now, seeing the cuff, it is more downtown city architecture. We are calling it high rise cuff .
In addition to these, the companys Daniel Swarovski line has created three stand out pieces inspired by the events thrilling integration of music and fashion a black lacquered satin roll clasp choker embellished with jet stones and fifteen rows of jet crystal mesh, a piece that partners with the Fashion Rock belt; and the Cosmos ring in sterling silver with sharp jet crystals.
Nadja Swarovski, Vice President of International Communications, says "Swarovski Fashion Rocks creates a great opportunity for Swarovski to create rock n roll inspired jewellery pieces. We are thrilled to work with Stephen Webster, Tom Binns and Christopher Kane on the creation of these pieces, as well as with our inhouse design team.
The collection will be available in Swarovski stores in London and Paris and available globally online at www.swarovski.com from October 18th 2007.
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