Inside Jewel Genius Meredith Kahn's Chic Pad
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Okay, a moment for nostalgia: We've been covering Brooklyn jewelry designer Meredith Kahn's beautiful, wearable pieces since we started this lil ol' site. And my, how we've all grown. True to form, this true jewelry genius has been growing and evolving right alongside her expanding line Made Her Think—she's added an adorable little girl to her brood, she has a partnership in the works with Club Monaco, a men's jewelry collaboration with her husband, she's expanded to handbags and belts, and...phew, she's also souped up a pretty rad oasis in Brooklyn she and her family like to call home. Here, Meredith sits down with us to share another glimpse into her pretty amazing world...just check out the cozy snapshots right after the jump.
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What was the catalyst for creating your jewelry line, Made Her Think? "Well, I like to always say that Made Her Think sort of found me. I am trained in apparel and was designing denim and kind of making jewelry on the side. I've always been obsessed with jewelry, specifically antique and vintage. I used to live at the flea markets and just buy tons of weird objects, charms and chains. I love junk! In the beginning Made Her Think was totally inspired by Dia De Los Muertos and Frida Kahlo, but then it started to evolve into Victorian Mourning Jewelry, then into the Art-Deco period. All that ultimately led to a signature style of a soft and tough moody elegance, using elements from all of these different forms of inspiration mixed in with a New York City grit that defines each collection."
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You've got so much going on lately! Tell us more... "This season, I have so much going on, I can't seem to remember what day it is or if I am dressed or in my pajamas! I'm currenly working on introducing a men's collection that I am collaborating on with my husband, launching my third collection of handbags and belts, and launching a line of Meredith Kahn for Mark jewelry for Holiday 2010! Boy, I need a nap."
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We hear you're also working with Club Monaco...can you tell us a little about that project? "Club Monaco approached me to work with them on a collection. It's not a collaboration, but rather a select group of Made Her Think pieces that would go with their fall collection. It's sleek, simple, elegant with touches of vintage rock-and-roll. I took a lot of semi-precious items and redesigned them to be offered in costume for a more digestable price without compromising the look of the piece. I love all the pieces that they're carrying!"
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