Monday, October 2, 2006

Catherine Michiels proposes ‘Chic Re-cycle’

“I’ve noticed that women will store jewelry from past relationships
rather than wear them. I think that’s a shame as it means some
remarkable jewels are going unappreciated.
I am proposing a ‘chic recycle’ of those stones into new,
one-of-kind creations.


The diamonds, emeralds and sapphires were all symbols
of the love a woman has experienced in her life.
Why abandon those symbols when one can re-invent them?
As Shakespeare said, ‘ What is past is prologue."
To arrange for a design consultation with Catherine, contact :
+ 1.323.660.1906
info@catherinemichiels.com

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

It's all about fair trade


During her last trip to Jaipur in Rajasthan, Catherine Michiels started to work with LADLI a non-profit NGO (non govermental organization).

The vocational training center where abused, orphaned and destitute girls learn to make jewelry was created by Abha Goswami and Shaun Church. Katrina Barker is heading the jewelry department with maestria.

For street children it is the opportunity to have a chance in life, to learn a craft that they can't learn from their parents.

Spending days with the children, working on jewelry project and a new model of handbag was a deep and transforming experience.

Thursday, April 6, 2006

Meet Bob !


Bob, the spiritual skull is the new obsession !

The yellow gold version is simply stunning. Waiting list is 4 weeks.
With the price of gold at the highest point since 25 years, you will be wearing your investment proudly !

Also avaiblable with black diamonds.

Monday, March 20, 2006

The "Surita" bag


The "Surita" bag, designed by Catherine Michiels, is made of Khadi cotton and silk and is handmade and beaded at LADLI.

Caramel/purple or brown/forest green.

Retail price : $ 95.00

Monday, March 6, 2006

Charms bracelets at Dior's party dinner

Christian Dior Beauty hosted a glamorous dinner party at the Chateau Marmont on March 7th.

The table was dressed in white, each place setting had a Christian Dior candle with a Catherine Michiels charm bracelet wrapped around it.

Naomi Watts, Lindsay Lohan, Diane Kruger, Keira knightley
, and many more were in attendance.