Wendy Brandes is a name to keep on the back of your hand for being in the know about eye-catching jewellery. Not only are her earrings worn by Samantha in SATC2 (serious WOW), but Wendy also has a knack of bringing some fun into luxury jewellery - something that may not be so surprising when you realise what a fun person she is:
Hey hey, how’s it going?
It's poppin' like Lil' Mama's lip gloss.
So just to start with, how did Wendy Brandes come about?
I wanted to wear matte, 18K yellow gold poison rings and there weren't any. So I made them.
Hey hey, how’s it going?
It's poppin' like Lil' Mama's lip gloss.
So just to start with, how did Wendy Brandes come about?
I wanted to wear matte, 18K yellow gold poison rings and there weren't any. So I made them.
How would you describe the Wendy Brandes vibe?
I read that one of your pieces is worn by Samantha (Kim Cattral) in Sex and the City 2! Congratulations! Are you hoping to work towards similar things in future?
What’s the biggest jewellery trend you see coming through this year?
A little humorous, a little macabre, always the highest craftsmanship.
What are your thoughts on the role of jewellery in an outfit?
What are your thoughts on the role of jewellery in an outfit?
The more the merrier.
What kind of work goes into releasing one piece of jewellery?
What kind of work goes into releasing one piece of jewellery?
There's so much: the inspiration, the sketching, the wax model, the creation of the first mold, the silver model, the creation of the second mold, the gold version, gem-buying, the setting, the polishing...and I'm leaving things out here!
Which is your favourite piece from the latest collection?
Which is your favourite piece from the latest collection?
The Chicken in the Egg locket. People can't believe their eyes when they see a locket open twice.
I read that one of your pieces is worn by Samantha (Kim Cattral) in Sex and the City 2! Congratulations! Are you hoping to work towards similar things in future?
Definitely. It's a great way to get pieces seen by a lot of people. It's also helpful for people to see jewelry in action. I feel still photos, no matter how beautiful, can't quite capture the wearer's experience.
Who’s your favourite style icon of the moment?
Who’s your favourite style icon of the moment?
Lady Gaga.
What’s the biggest jewellery trend you see coming through this year?
Personally, I want to work with more bright colors, like in my Marie Antoinette ring.
What do you think of the new wave of bloggers coming through?
What do you think of the new wave of bloggers coming through?
They're like jewelry... the more the merrier!
Talulah, Editor of Glossy Magazine, would like to know: Who’s your favourite comic book character and why?
Talulah, Editor of Glossy Magazine, would like to know: Who’s your favourite comic book character and why?
Wonder Woman, because she wears magic bracelets.
And last of all, what’s a random question would you like to ask the next interviewee?
And last of all, what’s a random question would you like to ask the next interviewee?
When are you buying a piece of Wendy Brandes jewelry?
Thanks Wendy!
Check out more of her (awesome) work HERE.
*love*
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