Jewelry to grow

Susan McLeary of Passion Flowers, creates beautiful pieces of jewelry that include a natural element, living succulents. Each piece starts out with a brass metal base, and then using locally sourced plants, she places each succulent on the base by hand, paying careful attention to the design and color of each plant, so that it all works together. The pieces are intended for special occasions, however they can survive for a few weeks, if treated gently. After the piece has been worn for a few weeks, you’re able to remove the plants from their backing and plant them in soil, giving you a long lasting gift.

Body ornaments by Maiko Takeda

Japanese-born, London-based milliner and jewelry designer, Maiko Takeda create a collection of sculptural head and body pieces that transcend the traditional expectations of headwear by asking the question, “What would it feel like to wear a cloud?”
The fashion forward collection – created as Takeda’s final project for her MA Millinery from the prestigious Royal College of Art in London – was inspired by the mood and imagery of Robert Wilson’s 1976 Opera Einstein on the Beach. The futuristic and space age elements from the opera are epitomized in the shape, structure and overall aesthetic of the headwear. The handmade pieces are composed of clear acrylic disks, print acetate wedges and tinted color gradient film creating a luminous aura that surrounds the wearer.

Icelandic Rocker Björk asked her to design pieces for her Biophilia tour