Posts Tagged ‘Heirlooms’
A Conversation with Rose Marie Bravo
Rose Marie Bravo is a legend in the fashion industry. After serving as the president of Saks Fifth Avenue from 1992-1997, she became the Chief Executive Officer of Burberry, where she is best known for her radical transformation of the Burberry brand from its conservative British roots into one of the top luxury brands in [...]
Eat With Your Heirlooms
ASK MONICA: I found this silver at a flea market and it got me thinking about all the family meals these spoons have seen: Discussions, celebrations, heated debates, sorrows and joys. The same goes for the family china.
A Conversation with Jay Strongwater
MY HEIRLOOM: Through the decades, the Jay Strongwater brand has evolved from its roots in arts and crafts inspired necklaces to a full-blown luxury lifestyle, jewelry and home goods collection. Founder and designer Jay Strongwater has always had close ties to his family—his first piece was created for his mother. Here, he shares the familial heirloom that means the most to him: a painting commissioned by his grandmother.
Harry Connick Jr.’s Cool and Classy Cufflinks
CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS Generally-speaking, men don’t appreciate accessories as much as women do. Harry Connick Jr., on the other hand, is not like most men.
Brooch the Subject
LIFE IMITATES ART Brooches aren’t reserved just for grandma. The traditional piece of jewelry is making a trendsetting comeback. Women of all ages are customizing their looks with a single adornment thanks to new materials, innovative designers, and a few 21st century fashion mavens. So start sifting through your family jewels for this perfect vintage piece.
A Conversation with Kelly Rutherford
MY HEIRLOOM
Our favorite people and the object of their affection Career television and film star Kelly Rutherford has reached new professional highs in the past three years in her role as Lily Humphrey (van der Woodsen) on the hit show, Gossip Girl. Here, the Kentucky-born mother of two takes pause in front of her most treasured objets to talk motherhood and collecting for the home.
Beautiful Bakelite Bangles (Costume Jewelry Part IV)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET As part of the fourth and final installment of our special costume jewelry series (click to read about Part I: refined red glass necklaces, Part II: fabulous faux earring, and Part III: gorgeous gold-tone bangles), we’re bringing you vintage Bakelite.
The Lovely Lure of Lanvin
EVERYDAY HEIRLOOM 2110
Stuff today, Antiques Tomorrow When you look at the current fashion scene, certain brands follow the trends while others continue to do what they do best. A perfect example of the latter is Lanvin.
eBay’s Best-Sellers for July 2010
See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include a $50 coin worth $50,000 and a more than century old album containing rare photos from China (pictured left).
A Conversation with Cindi Leive
MY HEIRLOOM
Our favorite people and the object of their affection Many women define glamour. However, Cindi Leive is Glamour. Here, the elegant editor-in-chief of the illustrious women’s magazine shares with us her precious family heirloom and childhood dreams of becoming a glamorous reporter.
About Monica & MRKStyle.com
While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. Learn More
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