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A L L
THAT AS A PIECE OF JEWELLERY, CHARMS ARE CLOSELY
LINKED TO GOOD LUCK, BUT ALSO TO THE INSPIRATION
OF ITS DESIGNERS. FOR THIS YEAR AS WELL, THEY
SEND MESSAGES OF PROSPERITY AS WELL AS
CH A R M S
ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY SENSIBILITIES. / TΟ ΓΟΥΡΙ
ΩΣ ΚΟΣΜΗΜΑ ΣΥΝΔΕΕΤΑΙ ΑΡΡΗΚΤΑ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΤΥΧΗ ΑΛΛΑ
ΚΑΙ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΕΜΠΝΕΥΣΗ ΤΩΝ ΣΧΕΔΙΑΣΤΩΝ ΠΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΦΕΤΟΣ
by Ira Sinigalia ΣΤΕΛΝΟΥΝ ΜΗΝΥΜΑΤΑ ΑΙΣΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΕΝΙΟΤΕ ΟΙΚΟΛΟΓΙΚΑ.
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A goddess for the ancient Greeks, a set of per- from Minoan Crete called the 'Bee Pendant of
sonality characteristics in modern times; good Malia' (1800-1700 BC). She deconstructed the
luck is a term that, despite rationality, remains composition into two distinct pieces of jewel-
persistently relevant. We provoke luck, seek it lery, and part of the proceeds will be allocated
out, and wear it. Whether as a talisman or as a to support the scholarship program for stu-
charm. This opens a rich field of opportunity, dents at the American Farm School's Beekeep-
both for the marketing of jewellery and for the ing Center. The incitement of 'Together' is the
designers’ creativity. Perhaps deep down these focus of this year's charm by Minas, emphasis-
charms express the theory of correspondence, ing a sense of unity for a better future. The de-
where the energy of the object is transferred to sign was inspired by the skateboard designed
another person; however, in their own way, they by Prometheus, a designer and one of the two
also become connecting links for the symbols sons of the brand’s founder, for the Minas Un-
and expectations that each new year brings. chained exhibition that was held in May at the
For example, Zeus+Δione draws inspiration Piraeus Port Authority's Stone Warehouse. De-
from the number 24, which is also the num- signed by Stella Vildiridis, the silver charm of
ber of letters in the Greek alphabet, to create a VenetiaVildiridis house welcomes the new year
complex piece of jewellery that can be worn as in style. Last but not least, the lucky charm by
a necklace and as a macramé bracelet. In its al- K.AND. -inspired by the Dragon of the Chi-
ternative version, it highlights the letters Alpha nese Horoscope- is a celebration for new be-
and Omega. Exploring and redefining our re- ginnings, success and abudance for everyone.
lationship with nature is emphasised through Θεά για τους αρχαίους Έλληνες, σύνολο χα-
'The Leaf of Heart,' a charm bracelet by de- ρακτηριστικών της προσωπικότητας για τους
signer Danai Giannelli. Featuring a leaf in the σύγχρονους ανθρώπους, η τύχη είναι ένας
shape of a heart, it invites us to consider that όρος που, παρόλο τον ορθολογισμό, παρα-
everything in life is interconnected. Part of the μένει επίμονα επίκαιρος. Την τύχη την προ- INNUENDO
proceeds will be donated to the Animal Wel- καλούμε, την αναζητούμε, τη φοράμε. Είτε Opposite page /
fare Society, “KIVOTOS Mytilene”. The charm ως φυλακτό είτε ως γούρι. Κι εδώ ανοίγεται Aπέναντι σελίδα:
by Polina Ellis also operates within the realm πεδίο δόξης λαμπρό τόσο για το μάρκετινγκ Zeus+Δione. This
NIKOS KOKKALIAS chose the bee as a symbol of health, solidarity, κότητα των σχεδιαστών. Πιθανώς κάπου στο τη σελίδα, πάνω:
page, top / Σε αυτή
of social responsibility. This year, the designer
του κοσμήματος όσο και για τη δημιουργι-
Polina Ellis. Bottom
βάθος αυτά τα γούρια να εκφράζουν τη θε-
and unity. At the same time, it reminds us of
right / Κάτω δεξιά:
the threat of the disappearance of bees. Polina
ωρία της αντιστοιχίας, όπου η ενέργεια του
Danai Giannelli.
Ellis, in fact, was inspired by the gold jewellery
αντικειμένου μεταβιβάζεται σε κάποιο άλλο
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THAT AS A PIECE OF JEWELLERY, CHARMS ARE CLOSELY
LINKED TO GOOD LUCK, BUT ALSO TO THE INSPIRATION
OF ITS DESIGNERS. FOR THIS YEAR AS WELL, THEY
SEND MESSAGES OF PROSPERITY AS WELL AS
CH A R M S
ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY SENSIBILITIES. / TΟ ΓΟΥΡΙ
ΩΣ ΚΟΣΜΗΜΑ ΣΥΝΔΕΕΤΑΙ ΑΡΡΗΚΤΑ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΤΥΧΗ ΑΛΛΑ
ΚΑΙ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΕΜΠΝΕΥΣΗ ΤΩΝ ΣΧΕΔΙΑΣΤΩΝ ΠΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΦΕΤΟΣ
by Ira Sinigalia ΣΤΕΛΝΟΥΝ ΜΗΝΥΜΑΤΑ ΑΙΣΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΕΝΙΟΤΕ ΟΙΚΟΛΟΓΙΚΑ.
|
A goddess for the ancient Greeks, a set of per- from Minoan Crete called the 'Bee Pendant of
sonality characteristics in modern times; good Malia' (1800-1700 BC). She deconstructed the
luck is a term that, despite rationality, remains composition into two distinct pieces of jewel-
persistently relevant. We provoke luck, seek it lery, and part of the proceeds will be allocated
out, and wear it. Whether as a talisman or as a to support the scholarship program for stu-
charm. This opens a rich field of opportunity, dents at the American Farm School's Beekeep-
both for the marketing of jewellery and for the ing Center. The incitement of 'Together' is the
designers’ creativity. Perhaps deep down these focus of this year's charm by Minas, emphasis-
charms express the theory of correspondence, ing a sense of unity for a better future. The de-
where the energy of the object is transferred to sign was inspired by the skateboard designed
another person; however, in their own way, they by Prometheus, a designer and one of the two
also become connecting links for the symbols sons of the brand’s founder, for the Minas Un-
and expectations that each new year brings. chained exhibition that was held in May at the
For example, Zeus+Δione draws inspiration Piraeus Port Authority's Stone Warehouse. De-
from the number 24, which is also the num- signed by Stella Vildiridis, the silver charm of
ber of letters in the Greek alphabet, to create a VenetiaVildiridis house welcomes the new year
complex piece of jewellery that can be worn as in style. Last but not least, the lucky charm by
a necklace and as a macramé bracelet. In its al- K.AND. -inspired by the Dragon of the Chi-
ternative version, it highlights the letters Alpha nese Horoscope- is a celebration for new be-
and Omega. Exploring and redefining our re- ginnings, success and abudance for everyone.
lationship with nature is emphasised through Θεά για τους αρχαίους Έλληνες, σύνολο χα-
'The Leaf of Heart,' a charm bracelet by de- ρακτηριστικών της προσωπικότητας για τους
signer Danai Giannelli. Featuring a leaf in the σύγχρονους ανθρώπους, η τύχη είναι ένας
shape of a heart, it invites us to consider that όρος που, παρόλο τον ορθολογισμό, παρα-
everything in life is interconnected. Part of the μένει επίμονα επίκαιρος. Την τύχη την προ- INNUENDO
proceeds will be donated to the Animal Wel- καλούμε, την αναζητούμε, τη φοράμε. Είτε Opposite page /
fare Society, “KIVOTOS Mytilene”. The charm ως φυλακτό είτε ως γούρι. Κι εδώ ανοίγεται Aπέναντι σελίδα:
by Polina Ellis also operates within the realm πεδίο δόξης λαμπρό τόσο για το μάρκετινγκ Zeus+Δione. This
NIKOS KOKKALIAS chose the bee as a symbol of health, solidarity, κότητα των σχεδιαστών. Πιθανώς κάπου στο τη σελίδα, πάνω:
page, top / Σε αυτή
of social responsibility. This year, the designer
του κοσμήματος όσο και για τη δημιουργι-
Polina Ellis. Bottom
βάθος αυτά τα γούρια να εκφράζουν τη θε-
and unity. At the same time, it reminds us of
right / Κάτω δεξιά:
the threat of the disappearance of bees. Polina
ωρία της αντιστοιχίας, όπου η ενέργεια του
Danai Giannelli.
Ellis, in fact, was inspired by the gold jewellery
αντικειμένου μεταβιβάζεται σε κάποιο άλλο
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