I’ve always been a fan of Bijules NYC since her iconic 1-finger bar ring came onto the scene. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her and following her collections through the years and she always manages to add an element of surprise. Her newest collection is no different, in fact, it gets the gold star for the most amazing thing I saw in Vegas (and we saw a lot!).
For Fall ‘09, Bijules introduces “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a jewelry/lingerie capsule collection that embodies the quintessential Bijules femme in black lace and delicate golden chains. The collection is sold as a set consisting of a bra, high-waisted panties, garter and garter belt. Many of the pieces can be worn several ways and have a “Light Fancy” chain link - a link that Bijules resurrected from men’s pocket watches from the 1920s. The bra can be worn as a halter with gold linked underwire or as a bandeau with gold linked straps over the shoulders. The high waisted panties feature golden linked “suspenders” (so insane!) and the garter belt has asymmetrial hook and eyes and can be worn at the hip or the waist. The garter, with dangling gold chains, can be worn on the thigh, on the neck as a choker or as a headband. Bijules wants you to get the most out of the set so she encourages you to “overwear your underwear and express what is intimate as something formal and defiant.”
The collection has a very 1920s gangster moll look that I love and is the sexiest set of lingerie I’ve seen. “Arsenic and Old Lace” is limited to a series of 15 and retails for over $1000. Each set is numbered, comes with a certificate of authenticity, and comes in a box wrapped with a pair of thigh-high stockings. For those of us who don’t have that kind of lingerie budget, Bijules has masquerade mask that can be worn as a mask or a headband. Check out the rest of the “Arsenic and Old Lace” collection after the jump, as well as, other goodies like the custom snake nail ring that Santogold wore on MTV.
Seems that people have been focusing a lot on eco friendly things as of late. And rightfully so…what you don’t take care of i.e. Mother Earth, won’t last forever. I had the pleasure of meeting Monkey of Wrecords a couple of weekends ago at The Designers Market in NOLITA here in NYC. First I was attracted to the designs and then found out all his items are made of old records, which was an added bonus…go eco-friendly! Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
Off The Train Bracelet Collection
Off the Train
Off the Train is a record bracelet collection released in the summer of 2008. The images range from trains and cityscapes to dripping graffiti and spilling fire hydrants. The collection was inspired by New York City’s J-train, which is surrounded by a wide range of culture, on and off the train. WBM has found, both for work and play, that the J-train has been a stepping-stone in getting them from place to place. The series also features a glow in the dark color scheme that is great for the late night crowd.
Company Overview
WrecordsByMonkey is a Brooklyn-based design company that bridges the worlds of fashion, art and music. Using reclaimed vinyl records, they create handmade accessories with a low carbon footprint that can be incorporated into anyone’s individual style. Their niche product, the Wrecord bracelet, comes in designs from silly to sophisticated. WBM’s full line includes bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and t-shirts, all inspired by the idea of relating to music lovers of every generation.
Wrecords offers a full range of items and collections. See more, read more after the jump!
NYC-based Jewelry designer Bijules has updated her website and includes new features like a store, blog and press section. Check out the blog for updates and the store is fully-stocked so know’s your chance to get the jewels you’ve been craving. You can view the new site here. And, to celebrate the launch this Saturday Bijules is hosting a dance party. Details after the jump . . .
Bijules is always taking things to the next level, so it should have come as no surprise when I heard that Good Peoples was announcing the launch of Hairem, the newest Bijules accessory collection made from synthetic hair. What does that mean? Is the hair the jewelry? Is it jewelry for hair? I don’t know yet, but if Bijules is behind it, you know it’s going to be fresh. You can find out tonight and celebrate this fresh take on jewelry at Frank’s Chop Shop who will open its barber doors tonight . . .
Bijules Hairem Launch: Monday, January 21st
7pm – 10pm
Frank’s Chop Shop
19 Essex St (btwn Canal & Hester)
If you are in LA, or anywhere near LA, you need to go to American Rag this weekend for the the first-ever Bijules/American Rag Trunk Show Series. Come meet, greet, and purchase Bijules January 12 and 13 at two separate American Rag locations. Saturday welcomes you to the 160 S. La Brea American Rag retail store and Sunday will showcase the OC location at Fashion Island, 953 Newport Center Drive. From 2-6pm you will be able to view and buy all Bijules on display!
Afterward, go and support the New York spirit! Cocktail reception will be held Saturday, January 12 at the HVW8 Gallery, 661 N. Spaulding Ave. 90036, 2 blocks east of Fairfax. DJ Ty mixin’ it up while the Cultist Shop offers giftbag goodies! Doors open early at 8-11pm.
I picked up my nail-serpent-ring over the holidays in NYC and I love it!! It’s amazing in person and fits perfectly. The genius thing about the way it’s designed is that you make it conform to your size. Just try it on, you won’t want to take it off. Go see for yourself.
If you are in the NY area this week and have some last minute Christmas shopping to do or just wanna get a little something for yourself make sure to check out the They Jinglin’ Baby Holiday Shopping Event, a benefit for Toys for Tots brought to you by the ladies of Worhship Worthy. Designers at this event include M.I.S.S. Crew favorites like Claw Money, Bijules, and Sweet Tater , just to name a few.
Bijules NYC’s new collection inspired by serpents is killing it! Last week I posted about her nail wraps and she’s brought the 3 finger ring to a whole new level with her 3 finger serpent ring. I think I need that in my life too! She and Alpha Kitty teamed up to present a video interview that gives us an inside look into what got Jules into the jewelry biz and her outlook on fashion. It’s a great inside view and I recommend viewing it! You can check it out here or watch it below.
Mama has teamed up with Bijules NYC to produce "Mama’s Jewels." The first pieces include a "Best Friends 4 Eva" necklace set and "VIP" cut out hoops. The pieces are available now on DigitalGravel.com .
