Award-winning Danish fashion designer Malene Birger launched her eponymous line in 2003. Birger designs handbags, 
shoes, belts, jewelry, eyewear, and clothing with a classic style from the ’50s and ’60s. Seven years later this brand has boutiques in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Dubai, and many other locations.
In 2007, celebrity sisters Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen launched a hip contemporary fashion label named Elizabeth 
and James. This line is inspired by a mix of casual and dressy clothing, jewelry, and shoes for men and women. Elizabeth and James create fashion forward styles that look effortless by using sequins and unusual fabrics.
London born Alexander McQueen started designing dresses for his sisters at a young age; ever since then he knew he 
wanted to become a fashion designer. At 16 McQueen was offered an apprenticeship at Anderson & Shepherd and later with Gieves & Hawkes where he mastered the technical art of clothing construction. In 1994, he completed his masters in fashion design at St. Martins. His first collection was bought in its entirety by magazine editor and international style icon, Isabella Blow. A few years later, McQueen became one of the most respected fashion designers in the world. Today this fashion powerhouse designs clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories with boutiques in New York, London, Los Angeles, Milan, and Las Vegas.
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Lela Rose, a Texas native, graduated from the University of Colorado in 1991 and then headed to NYC to
study fashion at the renowned Parsons School of Design. Rose then worked for fashion designers Christian Francis Roth and Richard Tyler. In 1998 she launched the Lela Rose collection consisting of separates, dresses, and jackets. In the fall of 2006, she launched the Wedding collection, which is a line of impeccable wedding gowns, and shortly thereafter launched a line of fashion forward shoes for Payless.
The beautiful Butterfly Necklace is impeccably detailed and is ideally paired with a simple summer dress. This highly polished brass necklace features a grand butterfly pendant embellished with an olive and sleek black cabochon. The butterfly’s intricate wings are designed with dainty crystals. This eye-catching pendant hangs on a brass link chain with a lobster claw clasp that’s 32” long. Buy the Lela Rose Butterfly Necklace through Shopbop for $255.
I’ve recently noticed the explosion of Lucite being used in designing bags, shoes, and jewelry. Lucite is a type of durable resin that was discovered by DuPont in 1931. Alexis Bittar is one such designer that uses Lucite in his jewelry collections. The hand sculpted Lucite® Square Bangle Bracelet is vividly luminous and features faceted lines for a sleek effect. This bangle is hand painted in an effervescent light turquoise hue. It also comes in dark teal, matte gold, red, rich berry, and warm grey. Buy through Nordstrom for $75 $36.90.
Clothing, shoes, and jewelry designed with black and white patterns continues to transcend time and is forever fashionable. I found this chic Gloria Bangle by Maren and Ruby in black/white that’s just right for every day wear. The bangle is chunky, noticeable, and is made from resin with a marble swirl design. This bracelet is 2 ½ inches wide and 2 ½ inches in diameter. Buy the Gloria Black and White Bangle through Rilee and Lo for 25 13!
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