Emily Factor may be a twenty-something, recent Central Saint Martins grad, but the designer shares the same 1970s, artsy sensibility with Alex and tiffany necklace Lee, the jewelry line that was started more than three decades ago and combines hand-woven cord with fossils, stones and recycled objects.
Factor first saw a few vintage Alex and Lee pieces at Decades and
was an instant fan of the intricate, hand-dyed and woven statement
necklaces. "We share a brain," she said of jewelry designers
Greg Francke and Lee Brooks, during a presentation of her
spring/summer 2012 that was shown at a downtown art gallery Wednesday
night. Their similar aesthetic was apparent through the juicy couture charms heavily printed, diaphanous pieces from Factor that were anchored by heavily textured, colorful jewelry
from Alex and Lee.
Leather clogs, sandals and boots from Calleen Cordero pushed the
boho vibe a bit further, but this was no tired trope through the same
luxe-hippy look so many L.A brands love to churn out
in a more commercial manner each season. The artistic quality and
handmade, hand-dyed details from tiffany
necklace each designer came through in a subtle and natural way.
And the event marked a return to fashion for the Alex and tiffany bracelet
Lee line, which has essentially had
a decade-long hiatus. The design duo also recently did the jewelry
for Proenza Schouler's resort collection and plan to get back into
retail and creating new pieces.
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