Introducing SHOUROUK

 

Shourouk Rhaiem

Who wears Shourouk? The question is: Who doesn't? From the stylish wrists of Miroslava Duma to Anna Dello Russo's impossibly long neck, to supermodel Karlie Kloss in the pages of Vogue, to the iconic Sarah Jessica Parker.

Ever since Paris-based Shourouk Rhaiem established her label in 2007, it's been a mainstay in glossy magazine pages and celebrity accessory drawers. And for a reason, of course: Her colourful and glistening compositions are hard to resist. We are done resisting, and are happy to announce that Shourouk will be arriving to Sophie's Closet this month!

 

Shourouk F/W 2012

Having previously worked for Chloe, John Galliano, and Roberto Cavalli, high fashion and quality craftsmanship was already party of her design repertoire. As an avid traveller, Shourouk is inspired by her many journeys, collecting beautiful objects and placing them in her studio to spark her creativity.

 

Anna Dello Russo wearing a Shourouk necklace and earrings

The result is a fantastic mash-up of worldly inspirations, like vivid colours from Bollywood films and the opulence of Russian aristocracy.

 

Miroslava Duma wearing Shourouk bracelets

So beautiful, one can instantly glamourize a simple jean dress like Miroslava Duma's, just by adding a little Shourouk.

 

Kourtney Kardashian wearing a Shourouk necklace

Especially when it comes to the bright statement necklaces that add that extra ooph! to any outfit.

 

Shourouk F/W 2012

One of our favourite pieces from this collection is the triple band ring. Genius!

We'll be posting the pieces on our online store as soon as they arrive, so keep an eye out. Don't let them get away!

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Q&A with Summer Rej, Dauphines of New York

 

Flower Headpiece

The Maverick Headpiece

Taking inspiration from Boho icons like Anita Pallenberg and Jane Birkin, and the original bad girl style icon, Marie Antoinette, the tragic Queen of France, Dauphines of New York has landed on some of the chicest heads in the fashion world. We are referring to the beautiful jewelled headpieces that are sure to make every woman feel like royalty. We caught up with Dauphines founder Summer Rej to learn more about her collection.

 

Green Onyx Headpiece

Do you remember your first jewellery memory?
Yes, primarily around New York: observing glamourous NYC women; the windows of stores on Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue; and also viewing timeless artifacts through visits to museums in New York and throughout Europe.


Marie Antoinette

Your background is in publishing. What prompted you to start your own line?
After graduating from Cornell University in 2006, I worked in Advertising at Vogue Living, followed by a position in Creative Services at Vogue from 2006-2009. Afterwards, I had the opportunity to do editorially focused work for stylists on international and domestic photoshoots. I was fortunate to work for some of the most innovative taste makers in the industry, where I was exposed to such an abundance of creative energy. From that, the concept blossomed, the idea became a reality, and Dauphines of New York was born.


Amber Headpiece
(exclusive to Sophie's Closet)

What inspired the name Dauphines of New York?
Dauphines of New York is inspired by Marie Antoinette, who was a Dauphine of France prior to holding the title of Queen. Since many of the designs are modern tiaras, the name seemed appropriate.


Kate Moss

Who is your number one style icon?
Kate Moss.

If you could pick one person to wear Dauphines of New York, who would it be?
You! Dauphines of New York is for the discerning and trendsetting modern women of today -- the style icons of tomorrow.

Complete this sentence: I'm happiest, when I'm...
With friends roaming around New York.

Thinking Baroque

 

Interview Germany (October 2012)

Baroque is the art period of the moment. (A couple of seasons ago, it was all about Art Deco.) We love its audacity, its opulence and, most importantly, Baroque and jewellery go together like milk and cookies.

 Milan Fashion Week street style, photographed by Tommy Ton

The fashion crowd in Milan has fully embraced this lavish look, as captured by Tommy Ton -- all the colours, florals and gold!

 

Valentino F/W 2012

Melinda Maria 'Elle' Ring

Badgley Mischka 'Garden Party' Necklace

Valentino's current collection plays on the softer, more romantic side of the trend with delicate pinks, mixed with glistening gold.

 

Miu Miu F/W 2012

Elizabeth Cole 'Navette' Earrings

Erickson Beamon 'Rear Window' Chain Drops

Miu Miu and its printed suits sure look like antique upholstery, accented by gold accessories.

Anna Dello Russo, photographed by Tommy Ton

Fashion eccentric Anna Dello Russo knows how to make a fashion week entrance and she's chosen Dolce & Gabbana's dazzling collection to do so.

 

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2012

Meghna Desigs 'Saya' Earrings

Lulu Frost Goldtone 'Drift' Necklace

We love all the gold leafy embroidery, large drop earrings, and jewelled headpieces we wrote about a couple of weeks ago.

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2012

Lulu Frost 'Triple Beach Plum' Earrings

Miriam Haskell Flower Pearl Bracelet

And the combination of gold and pearls is always a winning one (just look at this intricate little bag!), and it's precisely what we want to wear in the fall.

Be Jewelled

 

Chanel Pre-Fall 2012

Ornate is definitely a term we'll be hearing a lot this season. Fall 2012 is dazzling in beautiful brocade numbers and stunning jewels. Karl Lagerfeld kicked off the trend with his Pre-Fall 2012 Chanel collection titled Paris-Bombay, and we were completely seduced by the jewelled headpieces.  

 

Miroslava Duma wearing Chanel

So was bona fide street style star, Miroslava Duma, who was photographed wearing a Chanel headpiece.

 

Erickson Beamon Ice Age Crystal Headpiece

 

Enter Erickson Beamon and their equally impressive number, with a gold chain to be worn down the middle hair part, similar to Miroslava Duma.

 

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012

Dolce & Gabbana also showed jewelled headpieces some love. Their collection, inspired by Sicilian Baroque, was perhaps the most strikingly ornamental collection this season. 

 

Dauphines of New York 'Amber' Headpiece

Dauphines of New York Pearl and Glass Headpiece (pre-order)

Luckily for us, Dauphines of New York designed some gorgeous pieces exclusively for Sophie's Closet. 'Amber', featuring pearls and amber has a lovely Eastern feel to it, and the pearl and glass one is so amazingly decadent, princess-worthy.

 

Dannijo "Jahzara" (pre-order)

And, that's not all! We also have a jewelled stunner called "Jahzara" from Dannijo arriving any day now. Here's a sneak peek -- very Indian-inspired! -- worn by their lovely studio intern. (Thanks for the pic, Dannijo! We can't wait to receive it.)

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Elizabeth Cole & Zac Posen

Coco Rocha in Zac Posen Spring 2012 featuring Elizabeth Cole's Red Cherry Flower Earrings

Summer season is almost over and soon we'll be checking out all the fall goodies. But before we do that, we thought we'd revisit one of our favourite collections from Spring 2012: Zac Posen. As if the gowns and the dresses weren't glamorous enough on their own (we'd love to see more Zac Posen on the red carpet), they were paired with Elizabeth Cole's beautiful jewels.

Antique Navette Cluster Earrings

What we truly love about the pairing is the Old Hollywood style, with opulent jewellery complimenting luxurious dresses. Hair and makeup were, of course, right on point, echoing the glamorous pre-war era. 

Crystal Leaf Earrings

Elizabeth Cole designer, Stephanie Owen, is very much inspired by antique and vintage jewellery, creating intricate compositions with crystals and semi-precious stones.

  Canary Yellow Indira Earrings

Thankfully for us, Elizabeth Cole and Zac Posen teamed up again for his Fall 2012 runway and it's just as spectacular.

Crystal Leaf Earrings

 Take a look at all the Elizabeth Cole pieces in our online store, shopatsophiescloset.com.