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Life's Acessories
Prada's call out to creatives
Miuccia Prada, a Ph.D. wielding smarty pants
herself, has just launched a writing contest,
inspired by the brand's new specs collection.
Are you someone who "can see the world with
a unique, rare gaze"? Then you may want to try
your hand at penning a piece. They're looking
for 4,000 to 8,000 word short stories written
on the question, "What are the realities that
our eyes give back to us? And how are these
realities filtered through lenses?" The winning
piece will be published in the label's soon-tolaunch highbrow literary paper, Prada Journal,
in partnership with Italian publishing house
Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore. Entries are open
from April 18th 2013 – June 18th 2013
www.prada.com
Clink
Clink is a New Zealand label that uses natural crystals to create high
fashion jewellery. Founded in June 2011, the Clink jewellery designs came
to life because founders Aaron Metcalf and Rebecca Smyth believe in the
benefits that crystals can have on peoples wellbeing and energies.
Clink accentuates the uniqueness of every crystal by capturing its shape
and colour amongst natural materials. As each crystal is unique, with the
abundance of rocks out there the possibilities are endless. Between the
couple, they are able to create an individual and edgy style that makes
a bold statement while still capturing the essence of each crystal in its
natural form.
clinknz.tumblr.com
Material Girl
Pop, cultural and fashion icon, Madonna, is stepping it up with her new
line of shoes, Truth or Dare, now available in New Zealand. Hailed
by many as the Queen of Pop, the singing sensation has created an
eclectic range that captures the essence of her career which spans
three decades. Like a chameleon, Madonna's image changes as rapidly
as her music, shifting from sexy siren and glamorous pin-up girl to
rebellious pop punk and diva – and her shoes are no different.
Divided into two distinct looks – 'Truth' and 'Dare' – the Truth theme
is that of sophisticated chic, and Dare just says it all: bold and brazen.
Now available at Hannahs and Pulp, the Truth or Dare collection will
later feature laser cut uppers, metallic lace fabrics and prints hand
painted by an artist from Brooklyn, New York
Prices range between $149.95 and $699.95
www.fashionz.co.nz
Meadowlark Jewellery
Sometimes playful, sometimes dark, Meadowlark creations
are always beautiful, with an edge. Emerging from the
dull glitter and creative dreaming of the workshop,
handcrafted and refined from tools both time-honoured
and cutting-edge, each piece of Meadowlark jewellery
is a totem to be cherished. Sculpted with care from the
purest of solid gold and sterling silver, and skilfully set with
precious stones, Meadowlark is utterly bewitching and the
paragon of modern chic. Graphic yet refined, elemental
yet evocative, sometimes whimsical but always with bite,
Meadowlark jewellery transcends capricious fashions but
remains eternally covetable.
www.meadowlark.co.nz
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