How dainty-cute is this bracelet from Kim & Maki? I'm kind of obsessed with it... Do I REALLY need another bracelet? No. Am I going to buy it anyway? Probably. :) Check it out for $58 at kimandmaki.com!
Haute Shop of the Week: Kim&Maki
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The beauty of fashion and online shopping is that there's always something new to discover. But sometimes a girl feels like she's seen it all. Especially when it comes to jewelry. Which is why we were happily, and admittedly surprisingly, wowed by the newest and coolest jewelry boutique on the block, Kim&Maki. Carrying lots of up-and-coming jewelry designers from Paris to Tokyo to New York and everywhere in between, it's a new eye-candyland and we're ready to play. We especially love the tough-luxe vibe of Orner and also fell for Marjorie Victor's organic and artistic pieces, as well as the vintage-inspired jewelry by Medecine Douce and the crafty-cool of Mur. Discover your fave designers and pieces, including rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches and hairpins, here at Kim&Maki. P.S. Kim&Maki loves us too and is giving BussBuss readers an exclusive 30% off with code BUSSKM30 at checkout through September 24, 2007. |
The mûR jewelry collection is a celebration of feminine whimsy and intricate detail. Semi-precious stones, cultured pearls, charms and crochet elements are combined to create beautiful and unique accessories for the young at heart.
Yumiko Akutagawa began designing jewelry for Japanese labels in Tokyo, Japan in 1986. After a successful run behind the scenes, she launched her own label, mûR, in 2001. Using vermeil (gold-plated silver) as a base metal, she has developed a trademark beading and wiring technique - which has been published - and also teaches to jewelry students. Drawing inspiration from flora and fauna, Yumiko continues to dazzle and inspire with her gorgeous designs and fine handiwork.
We have visited Yumiko in her stylish studio and shop in Shibuya where she meticulously hand makes all of her jewelry. It is only a matter of time before she explodes onto the US fashion scene (she has already been featured at Henri Bendel) and we are thrilled to share her vision with you!
