Heirlooms
A Conversation with Lela Rose
MY HEIRLOOM: To a Texas-born lady like fashion designer Lela Rose, a mother’s influence in life is steadfast. It only follows that her most treasured possession is a set of chairs handed down via her mother, and her grandmother before that, now installed in the Tribeca, New York home Rose shares with her husband and two children. Take a peek.
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.
A Conversation with Kayce Freed Jennings
MY HEIRLOOM: For over 30 years, Kayce Freed Jennings has been at the forefront of groundbreaking news. Here, the accomplished producer and humanitarian talks about how she came to possess her most cherished possession: a pair of classic pearl earrings.
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.
What’s in Your Wallet? (Part 2)
MONICA RICH KOSANN VIDEO Almost all of us carry precious memories in our wallet or handbag. Sometimes we forget they are there. Monica ventured out for a second time in New York City …
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).
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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