The prettiest of rings composed of exquisite Cognac Quartz cut in a minaret shape mounted on a simple, 9 carat gold band. Made in the UK.
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Fabulous gold oval lace necklace from Italian jewellers Raris. Over the last 20 years, the Raris design team have worked with high profile clients such as Bulgari, Asprey, Gucci, Lladro, Swarovski, and Waterford Crystal. Working with a variety of materials, colours, and techniques, Raris jewellery is smart, classic and wearable.
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This collection of charms in 18k gold plate for Artenica are the latest designs in this oeuvre. Available as sets of three motif, the wearer is encouraged to customise existing jewellery, or to create new combinations. Boontje is currently Head of Product Design at the Royal College of Art.
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About the designer Bijoux Heart are established couture jewellers who have created items for among others: Lulu Guinness, Catherine Walker and Dita Von Teese. Inspired by late 19th century jewellery they recreate original pieces with contemporary style.
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Victoria and Albert Museum Shop
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Victoria and Albert Museum Shop
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Victoria and Albert Museum Shop
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Victoria and Albert Museum Shop
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Victoria and Albert Museum Shop
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Victoria and Albert Museum Shop
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Victoria and Albert Museum Shop
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Victoria and Albert Museum Shop
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Herman Hermsen graduated from the Arnhem Academy of Fine Art 30 years ago and since 1992 is professor in the product and design department of the University of Applied Sciences, Düsseldorf. Commuting between various places of work and interchanging professional duties can be unsettling, but it is also inspirational and puts things into perspective. Herman Hermsen’s designs are in keeping with a minimalist and conceptual tradition. The quest for innovative interpretations and a balanced relationship between the decorative and the constructive inform all his work. But he is also no stranger to irony and playfulness. Diversity, clarity and serial production make his work appealing and accessible in equal measure.
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I love working with precious metals, particularly high carat gold, its malleability, the lovely colour, the subtle textures that can be achieved. The surface of the metal is hammered and sometimes impressed with watercolour paper or fine textiles and is hand-finished. I keep a sketchbook and draw things I have seen on my frequent visits to museums especially the British Museum and recently the Metropolitan in New York and Villa Giulia in Rome; then I work straight with the materials, intuitively, and allow serendipity to take over. Influenced by the simplicity and strength of some tribal artifacts, I make large hollow forms - bangles, neckpieces and earrings in silver with fused high carat gold decoration.I want to achieve strong, sculptural shapes whilst making the pieces comfortable to wear. As an adjunct to the large pieces I make delicate chains, rings, earrings and brooches incorporating cabochon stones and beads including opal, pearl, tourmaline and unpolished topaz.
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Beyond Delirious: Architecture in Selected Photographs from the Ella Fontanals-Cisneros Collection. Architecture and urbanism have become inescapable points of reference in contemporary art. Beyond Delirious, a selection of photographic works from the Ella Fontanals Cisneros Collection, suggests some of the reasons why this is so. The works shown here range in scale from the intimate to the monumental, and vary in mood from the coolly objective to the poetically expressive. Yet they all portray architectural space as one of the decisive features of the cultural life of our times.
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Patent Bag by CHAGANG code: 092442 Price: £135.00 The V&A Shop is proud to be the exclusive UK retailer of Wang Yiyang's CHAGANG label, examples of which are featured in the China Design Now exhibition, and widely considered one of Shanghai's representative fashion brands. This original CHAGANG bag has been created along Yiyang's personal design principles, determined to create a new Chinese style avoiding both the indiscriminate use of foreign influences, and the superficial copy of Chinese tradition. Wang Yiyang (b. 1970) graduated in 1992 from the Fashion Institute of Design at Dong Hua University, Shanghai. In 2002 he established the multi award winning design brand, ZUCZUG which now has retail stores in major Chinese cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Hong Kong, and is also distributed internationally. 2004 saw Wang Yiyang's cross over into fashion with his creation of independent label, "CHAGANG".
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Poncho Pleat Scarf by Han Feng (Ivory) code: 092159 Price: £225.00 A unique opportunity to purchase an original piece by Chinese designer, this versatile and highly contemporary pleated silk poncho is by Han Feng, whose exquisitely detailed work can be seen in the China Design Now exhibition. Han Feng was born in Nanjing, China and graduated from the China Academy of Fine Arts in Hangzhou. She moved to New York City in 1985, beginning her career in fashion in 1989 with a signature collection of pleated scarves. Referencing traditional Chinese practices and brought strikingly up to date with 21st century silks, Han Feng employs embroidery techniques to beautiful effect with complicated twists and pleats to create dramatic and timeless fashion and accessories. This scarf is designed to be gathered and worn in a number of different styles making it highly versatile as a wrap, scarf or sarong. Available in one size only. Also available in hot pink and brown.
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Crochet Scarf (Coral) code: 092132 Price: £65.00 Time and effort have gone into each of these wonderfully wearable crochet scarves. Made in a limited edition by Fair-trade company, Lowie, each one has been hand-made using the finest certified organic cotton. With ethics firmly in mind, they have only made a small run of each design and every piece has been hand-made so please allow for small discrepancies in measurements. Made from organic cotton. Hand washing recommended. Length: 150cm Width: 17cm. Also available in charcoal, cream and green.
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Elephant Mask code: 090912 Price: £12.00 If spider man and princesses are wearing thin, then this fabulous elephant mask could be just the answer for dressing up and party time. A great way to stimulate little imagination too. Printed on recycled cardboard with an elastic band for tying. Measures approx: 30.5cm x 20cm. Bird and Elephant masks are also available.
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Children's Samuari Helmet code: 089039 Price: £12.00 Our brilliant Samurai warrior dress up kit is made from foam and will keep your little tearaways amused for hours in battle games galore. Foam helmet measures 19cm at the crown and takes its inspiration from the V&A's own collection of Japanese Samurai armour (we've adapted it a little for everyone's safety!) Mask and armour also available.
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Jellofox Toy (limited edition) code: 092512 Price: £75.00 As seen in the China Design Now exhibition, designer figures are already becoming modern collectables. This one, "Jellofox" is a vinyl toy version of the iconic black and white rabbit character Jellofox, created by Nanjing contemporary artist Tong Yan and produced by cutting edge Shanghai design team, Adfunture. A talented group of graffiti artists, visual designers and art collectors were the company's creative force, and now their supporters and customers have seen AdFunture grow into the embodiment of designer figure culture, playing an integral part in its revolution in China and across the globe. Jellofox makes its debut at the V&A and is available as a signed limited edition. Made from vinyl. Measures approximately 24cm high. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
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Quilted Square Jacket by Han Feng (pearl/brown) code: 092156 Price: £475.00 A unique opportunity to purchase an original piece by Chinese designer, Han Feng whose exquisitely detailed work can be seen in the China Design Now exhibition. Han Feng was born in Nanjing, China and graduated from the China Academy of Fine Arts in Hangzhou. She moved to New York City in 1985, beginning her career in fashion in 1989 with a signature collection of pleated scarves. Referencing traditional Chinese practices and brought strikingly up to date with 21st century silks, Han Feng employs embroidery techniques to beautiful effect with complicated twists and pleats to create dramatic and timeless fashion and accessories. This pearl / brown quilted jacket is made from 100% silk and is available in one size only. Also available in green/pink and black/pink.
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Kyoto Sunburst Necklace code: 091150 Price: £100.00 Perfect for the Super-Modern wardrobe, this beautiful necklace by Francoise Monatgue is inspired by sunburst shapes and ultra-modern Japanes pleating styles. Francoise Montague has been the creator of costume jewellery for the French Fashion Houses of Nina Ricci and Franc et Fils since the mid 20th Century, when she took over the prestigious Parisian 'De Saurma' jewellery workshop in 1945. Her work is widely appreciated for its classicism and constancy of style. Normal Price: £195.00 You Save: £95.00 % Saved: 48.72%
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Tape Measure Tote -Small code: 083710 Price: £80.00 Here's a bag that really measures up! The fabric of this remarkable tote has actually been woven from pieces of tape measure. Even the handle is made from one. It's incredibly strong and not short on luxury with a beautiful silk satin lining and two interior pockets - one secured with a leather and jade button fastening, the other a secure zipped stowaway for important bits and pieces. Hand-made in China by up-and-coming design company Goods of Desire - and who knows - maybe a collector's item of the future. Measures 34 x 29 x 2cm.
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Morris 'Cray' Garden Tools Set code: 090409 Price: £20.00 A must-have for any stylish gardener - this gorgeous gardening set of hand trowel and cultivator is part of a range of "pretty useful tools" created for the V&A. Made by Wild and Wolf, it is decorated with a vibrant chintz design by William Morris, entitled "Cray". Produced in 1884 'Cray' was the most complex and expensive design due to it requiring the most printing blocks. The firm of Morris & Co. designed and produced a wide range of glass, tiles, furnishings and textiles which went on to become synonymous with the Arts and Crafts movement and the Victorian era as a whole. Design is from the V&A Collection. The trowel and cultivator are made from coated aluminium. Garden secateurs are also available in the same print.
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Pansy Ring by Francoise Montague (Black) code: 093353 Price: £30.00 Francoise Montague has been the creator of costume jewellery for the French Fashion Houses of Nina Ricci and Franc et Fils since the mid 20th Century, when she took over the prestigious Parisian 'De Saurma' jewellery workshop in 1945. Widely appreciated for its classicism and constancy of style, this ateliers pieces are made with colour rich material. Brooches, earrings and rings in luminous colours and classic floral motifs, such as this black pansy ring, are typical signature pieces. Ring size is adjustable. Made in France, at the original Parisian workshop.
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