Fashion Jewellery and Accessories
Melissa Curry, Irelands most celebrated and distinctive Jewellery Designer
is returning to her much celebrated and internationally acclaimed Jewellery Brand
Melissa.C. This week Melissa launches her most bespoke and iconic jewellery pieces on
the new Designer Gift website, The Design Basket, which promotes the very best of
Irish Design to the Domestic and International Markets.
Following her Paris Fashion week debut, Melissa was recruited by Liberty of London to spearhead their International Millennium Campaign. Influenced by world events, as well as personal and cultural history, Melissa's designs reflect a variety of moods, from the ancient Power of China, to the romance of film, and the mystique of Celtic Mythology and tribalism. Her Obama collection is her interpretation of the need of hope and endurance in contemporary Ireland. Her iconic smarties neck piece and Mrs O pearls were received earlier this year by Michelle Obama during her state visit to Ireland.
Melissa was commissioned to design Jewellery for the recent Royal Wedding and is currently finishing a piece for Moet & Chandon. Her torc Madb, commissioned for the film DAIS, directed by Sonya Lennon (www.dais.ie) featured in the 21st Icons exhibition which launched the Year of Design and Craft in Ireland 2011.
Melissa launches her most loved and famous pieces on the new designer website www.thedesignbasket.ie which is going live on the 15 November. Her Autumn/ Winter collection Cleopatra is one of her most exciting collections to date. Geometrical shapes and textures bring sophistication and ambiance from the glamorous Art Deco era. "This season is glamorous, strong and feminine, reflective of the general mood and the aspiring modern day woman." Melissa has balanced bold geometrical shapes with sparkling gold faceted crystals to create playful and multi adapting neck pieces designed o bring options, long or short, day or night. They are striking yet classically timeless.
Melissa's life has changed dramatically since the arrival of her son, as a single Mother and artist she has designed a piece of Jewellery for Dress for Success; The neckpiece is Melissa’s timeless and inspirational ode to the strength and passion of working women. Her personal journey is encompassed within this piece of Jewellery, which she has created especially for Dress for Success. The Sunday Times columnist Ruby Warrington flagged Melissa Curry with Simone Rocha as names to watch.
Collections at Samui, Havana, JuJu, Kalu and Gladys
Following her Paris Fashion week debut, Melissa was recruited by Liberty of London to spearhead their International Millennium Campaign. Influenced by world events, as well as personal and cultural history, Melissa's designs reflect a variety of moods, from the ancient Power of China, to the romance of film, and the mystique of Celtic Mythology and tribalism. Her Obama collection is her interpretation of the need of hope and endurance in contemporary Ireland. Her iconic smarties neck piece and Mrs O pearls were received earlier this year by Michelle Obama during her state visit to Ireland.
Melissa was commissioned to design Jewellery for the recent Royal Wedding and is currently finishing a piece for Moet & Chandon. Her torc Madb, commissioned for the film DAIS, directed by Sonya Lennon (www.dais.ie) featured in the 21st Icons exhibition which launched the Year of Design and Craft in Ireland 2011.
Melissa launches her most loved and famous pieces on the new designer website www.thedesignbasket.ie which is going live on the 15 November. Her Autumn/ Winter collection Cleopatra is one of her most exciting collections to date. Geometrical shapes and textures bring sophistication and ambiance from the glamorous Art Deco era. "This season is glamorous, strong and feminine, reflective of the general mood and the aspiring modern day woman." Melissa has balanced bold geometrical shapes with sparkling gold faceted crystals to create playful and multi adapting neck pieces designed o bring options, long or short, day or night. They are striking yet classically timeless.
Melissa's life has changed dramatically since the arrival of her son, as a single Mother and artist she has designed a piece of Jewellery for Dress for Success; The neckpiece is Melissa’s timeless and inspirational ode to the strength and passion of working women. Her personal journey is encompassed within this piece of Jewellery, which she has created especially for Dress for Success. The Sunday Times columnist Ruby Warrington flagged Melissa Curry with Simone Rocha as names to watch.
Collections at Samui, Havana, JuJu, Kalu and Gladys
