Local Designer Series: Michigan Native Moves Back to Detroit to Work on Jewelry Business Full Time
Libby Hopper of Goldeluxe Jewelry moved to New York City to learn everything she could about jewelry design and production. She had a great job with a small designer, but decided she wanted to use the skills she acquired and put them to use for something a little more personal. Libby packed her bags, headed home to the mitten and set up shop in Detroit. DG3: Tell us about Goldeluxe Jewelry? Libby Hopper: I originally took an interest in jewelry about six years ago. I had alwa
Oh, (Don’t) Shop It: C. Wonder to Close Its Doors
C. Wonder is a shop full of kitschy knick-knacks, glittery pieces of flare and a limited but fun line of clothing. It was reported about a couple of months ago that Chris Burch’s retail chain (or “revenge retail” chain as some people have called it – sorry Tory!) was slated to close some of its locations across the U.S., but now it looks like the company is closing for good. In a meeting with the 100 or so remaining employees, they were told that the 11 retail locations that
Wear It’s At: Confidant Cuffables
Make a statement this holiday season with a beautiful bracelet. Ornate cuffs are an effortless way to accessorize an outfit, and you don’t have to make sure someone is home to clasp anything for you. 1. Heavenly Honies The Detroit Cuff ™, $55, City Bird, 313.831.9146. Detroit always makes a statement, so why not wear it on your wrist? 2. LuxDanglez Cuff, $120, LuxDanglez, 248.835.6895. These cuffs are so versatile, they can be worn on your wrist or ankle and they will keep yo
Oh, Shop It: Luxury Consignment Boutique Adds New Store in Birmingham
Closet NV has opened a second location! Before the ladies of Closet NV started to sell clothes via brick and mortar, owners Lisa Rosenberg and Robin Bloom first sold items on Ebay for family and friends. “We knew in our hearts that we someday would want to open a luxury designer consignment store, thus came Closet NV,” says Robin. “It was truly a natural fit for the both of us with our knowledge of retail and beautiful designer items.” DG3 visited the new boutique after a lun
Local Designer Series: The Ladies of the VK Collection Share How They Got Into Willys Detroit (and M
Image Courtesy of VK Collection Valentina and Krista of the VK Collection met as interns in the corporate world with many similarities – they both immigrated to the United States when they were younger and they had a serious passion for jewelry, for starters – and their friendship blossomed from there into a business partnership. Their jewelry has landed at Willys Detroit only months after launching their very first collection, and we got a chance to talk to them about their
Oh, Shop It: Jewelry for a Cause
Jewelry for a Cause was started in 2008 by Jessica Mindich as a way to design and create affordable and fashionable pieces of jewelry to be sold at a profit to raise money for various schools and charity organizations. Now, the company has expanded its mission to work with artisans from all over the world, helping them to create sustainable lives for their families through their craft. Jewelry for a Cause is responsible for more than $400,000 of philanthropy dollars to worthy
Local Designer Series: Wendy Nelson of Calendar Girl
Wendy Nelson has an adoration of vintage and history, and it all started when she was a little girl. She received a special gift of vintage treasures from her great-grandmother and she has been smitten with the past since that moment. Fast forward to 1990: Wendy, who at that point had an extensive interior design background, just had a baby and was looking for a way to keep busy while at home with the newborn. She looked to her past, started Calendar Girl and hasn’t looked ba
