“We just design what we love and what we want to wear,” the two shared in an interview with Vogue. “It is such a dream to see that people really respond to your vision of aesthetics and actually wear it.”

“There is so much available on the market but many collections feel impersonal and replaceable when in fact, jewelry is actually a very personal piece since you wear so close to the body,” they note. “There’s much more to it than just looking good. That’s the reason we were inspired to tell our own stories through our jewelry line.”

Both personal and stylish, their pieces include elements like green shells, coral, and jasper stones. There’s also an ethical and environmental core to their brand, as they make sure that the shells and coral they use are not on the protected species list. The pieces themselves are handmade by a collective of women who would otherwise be unemployed.

We know what pieces we’ll be rocking when quarantine is over…

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“All I’ve ever really wanted is to spend my life making and being surrounded by beautiful things,” writes Tolles on her website. Made using polymer clay, each of her pieces is individually designed, pigmented, sculpted, and detailed by hand from start to finish. The end result is a one of a kind piece – the antithesis to mass-produced, fast fashion items.

Established in 2015, Tolles’ brand, Elysian Theory, values intentional craftsmanship. Named after her first name, Tolles explains that in classical mythology, the Elysian Fields were a dreamed about place of ultimate beauty and happiness. “Elysian means beautiful, blissful, and ethereal, and also happens to be one possible origin story for my name, Elyse,” she notes.

According to Tolles, she values greatly the opportunity to be a part of the transformative effect that can happen when a person looks and feels their best. That’s also where she finds inspiration.

“I’m constantly inspired by the nothing-short-of-magical feeling you get from wearing a gorgeous pair of statement earrings,” she says, “and it’s my greatest honor to be able to pass that along to you.”

The post Transform Your Look With Elysian Theory Earrings appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Originally from Kelowna and currently based in Vancouver, Carlson draws from her own background, being part Scandinavian and part Japanese. While the shapes and pops of color are borrowed from Scandinavian design, the subtle handmade intricacies of her designs echo Japanese art.

“I want my pieces to be eye-catching,” she told the Etsy blog. And eye-catching they are. “My jewelry-making process is self-taught,” she explains, “but it’s guided by what I was taught about design and construction.” With a background in apparel design, Carlson began experimenting with jewelry during a project at school where I worked with repurposed materials.

Incidentally, sustainability is equally important to her as the designs themselves. “There’s so much textile waste in the world, so I want to make the most of materials that are already out there,” she notes. According to Carlson, the main component of her products is recycled garments and scraps, making her accessories both ethical and stylish.

Check them out in the gallery below.

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Now based in Seattle, she founded her own handbag brand, Boejack Design, in 2011, specializing in bags that combine art and fashion. “Before Boejack Design, I had a very boring engineering career,” she admitted in an interview with the Etsy blog. “I was in need of a hobby; I wanted to create something from scratch. I found this old sewing machine of my grandmother’s, and I taught myself to use it.”

Jump forward some years later, and she now sells her bags by the hundreds. Her designs blend a playful use of color with a minimalist yet functional style. All bags are hand-sewn in limited numbers, with emphasis on small batch production and local materials.

“It always starts with the question of how something is going to be used,” says Atay Pastirmaci. “First I decide what it’s going to be, say, a makeup bag or backpack. After I come up with a prototype, I use it (and ask my friends to use it) for a couple of weeks. Then I ask their opinions about the particular style: Do I need to add a zipper to the opening? Change the size? Add another pocket?”

The finished product is both practical and stylish. A perfect gift for a friend or for yourself.

The post Treat Yourself to a Hand-Sewn Bag By Boejack Design appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Jewelry designers Elise Shatz and Shelby Scudder created Garbage with a clear agenda to minimize overproduction and waste. And so, while the materials are of fine quality, they are also sustainable.

Every component is sourced in the United States and assembled locally in New York’s jewelry district, with none of the production taking place somewhere the two designers can’t see with their own eyes. “We intend to keep it that way regardless of how much the business grows,” they write on their website.

“I always think about how the pieces last forever and I want to make some things that are like a stamp of the times that we’re living in right now,” said Shatz in an interview with i-d Magazine. “I’m probably going to pass these down to my kids if I ever have them. And I want these designs to be sort of representative of my life.”

Oh, and their jewelry is also extremely chic. Check it out for yourself:

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Launched in 2018, Alter’s jewlery brand (based in NYC), Alterita, is known for it’s whimsical, beachy designs, and fresh feminine themes. Her newest collection features glass charms handmade locally by artist Mariko Makino at Brooklyn Glass studio.

“I’m very childish at heart,” said Alter in an interview with Teen Vogue. “I’m very connected to my younger self.” And talking about her current collection she added: “I was like, ‘What would I want to wear on the beach?’ I want to be wearing lemons. I want a headband.” 

Her accessories can be worn for festivals as well as the office (depending on what mood you’re in). Take a look at some of our favorite designs in the gallery below!

The post These Fruit-Shaped Accessories Give Us Summer Vibes appeared first on MobiSpirit.

“We just design what we love and what we want to wear,” the two shared in an interview with Vogue. “It is such a dream to see that people really respond to your vision of aesthetics and actually wear it.”

“There is so much available on the market but many collections feel impersonal and replaceable when in fact, jewelry is actually a very personal piece since you wear so close to the body,” they note. “There’s much more to it than just looking good. That’s the reason we were inspired to tell our own stories through our jewelry line.”

Both personal and stylish, their pieces include elements like green shells, coral, and jasper stones. There’s also an ethical and environmental core to their brand, as they make sure that the shells and coral they use are not on the protected species list. The pieces themselves are handmade by a collective of women who would otherwise be unemployed.

We know what pieces we’ll be rocking when quarantine is over…

The post This Brand Makes Jewelry That Actually Feels Personal appeared first on MobiSpirit.

“All I’ve ever really wanted is to spend my life making and being surrounded by beautiful things,” writes Tolles on her website. Made using polymer clay, each of her pieces is individually designed, pigmented, sculpted, and detailed by hand from start to finish. The end result is a one of a kind piece – the antithesis to mass-produced, fast fashion items.

Established in 2015, Tolles’ brand, Elysian Theory, values intentional craftsmanship. Named after her first name, Tolles explains that in classical mythology, the Elysian Fields were a dreamed about place of ultimate beauty and happiness. “Elysian means beautiful, blissful, and ethereal, and also happens to be one possible origin story for my name, Elyse,” she notes.

According to Tolles, she values greatly the opportunity to be a part of the transformative effect that can happen when a person looks and feels their best. That’s also where she finds inspiration.

“I’m constantly inspired by the nothing-short-of-magical feeling you get from wearing a gorgeous pair of statement earrings,” she says, “and it’s my greatest honor to be able to pass that along to you.”

The post Transform Your Look With Elysian Theory Earrings appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Originally from Kelowna and currently based in Vancouver, Carlson draws from her own background, being part Scandinavian and part Japanese. While the shapes and pops of color are borrowed from Scandinavian design, the subtle handmade intricacies of her designs echo Japanese art.

“I want my pieces to be eye-catching,” she told the Etsy blog. And eye-catching they are. “My jewelry-making process is self-taught,” she explains, “but it’s guided by what I was taught about design and construction.” With a background in apparel design, Carlson began experimenting with jewelry during a project at school where I worked with repurposed materials.

Incidentally, sustainability is equally important to her as the designs themselves. “There’s so much textile waste in the world, so I want to make the most of materials that are already out there,” she notes. According to Carlson, the main component of her products is recycled garments and scraps, making her accessories both ethical and stylish.

Check them out in the gallery below.

The post It’s All Fun and Games With Scandinazn appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Now based in Seattle, she founded her own handbag brand, Boejack Design, in 2011, specializing in bags that combine art and fashion. “Before Boejack Design, I had a very boring engineering career,” she admitted in an interview with the Etsy blog. “I was in need of a hobby; I wanted to create something from scratch. I found this old sewing machine of my grandmother’s, and I taught myself to use it.”

Jump forward some years later, and she now sells her bags by the hundreds. Her designs blend a playful use of color with a minimalist yet functional style. All bags are hand-sewn in limited numbers, with emphasis on small batch production and local materials.

“It always starts with the question of how something is going to be used,” says Atay Pastirmaci. “First I decide what it’s going to be, say, a makeup bag or backpack. After I come up with a prototype, I use it (and ask my friends to use it) for a couple of weeks. Then I ask their opinions about the particular style: Do I need to add a zipper to the opening? Change the size? Add another pocket?”

The finished product is both practical and stylish. A perfect gift for a friend or for yourself.

The post Treat Yourself to a Hand-Sewn Bag By Boejack Design appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Jewelry designers Elise Shatz and Shelby Scudder created Garbage with a clear agenda to minimize overproduction and waste. And so, while the materials are of fine quality, they are also sustainable.

Every component is sourced in the United States and assembled locally in New York’s jewelry district, with none of the production taking place somewhere the two designers can’t see with their own eyes. “We intend to keep it that way regardless of how much the business grows,” they write on their website.

“I always think about how the pieces last forever and I want to make some things that are like a stamp of the times that we’re living in right now,” said Shatz in an interview with i-d Magazine. “I’m probably going to pass these down to my kids if I ever have them. And I want these designs to be sort of representative of my life.”

Oh, and their jewelry is also extremely chic. Check it out for yourself:

The post The Sustainable Jewelry Brand to Sport This Holiday Season appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Launched in 2018, Alter’s jewlery brand (based in NYC), Alterita, is known for it’s whimsical, beachy designs, and fresh feminine themes. Her newest collection features glass charms handmade locally by artist Mariko Makino at Brooklyn Glass studio.

“I’m very childish at heart,” said Alter in an interview with Teen Vogue. “I’m very connected to my younger self.” And talking about her current collection she added: “I was like, ‘What would I want to wear on the beach?’ I want to be wearing lemons. I want a headband.” 

Her accessories can be worn for festivals as well as the office (depending on what mood you’re in). Take a look at some of our favorite designs in the gallery below!

The post These Fruit-Shaped Accessories Give Us Summer Vibes appeared first on MobiSpirit.