Fashion fades, style is eternal.
Miami Design District: DART x Mickalene Thomas
Driven Artists Racing Team (DART), a women-led, professional motorsports team, partners with contemporary female artists to design and race high-performance art cars in the world’s most prestigious auto events. They are fierce motorsport competitors and passionate advocates for female trailblazers. Together with like-minded partners and sponsors, they engage a global enthusiast audience in the excitement of autosport, while celebrating female achievement across the arts and athletics.
Their latest car, complete with driver's suit and helmet, is designed by Mickalene Thomas, and will be on display in front of The Moore in The Miami Design District on May 2nd and in Paradise Plaza, May 3-4. The artist will be present and items will be available for purchase. Each DART helmet is a custom-designed piece of wearable art, hand-detailed with Mickalene Thomas’s signature aesthetic. These helmets are functional, certified racing gear, and powerful symbols of art, identity, and empowerment. Proceeds from each helmet sale support the commissioning of future women artists and DART’s ongoing racing initiatives.
Brooching the Subject
Often underrated, we are making a case for bringing back the brooch, a versatile piece of jewelry that can instantly elevate any look.
Right: Retrouvai brooch with watermelon tourmaline (retrouvai.com)
To the Moon & Back
Celestial-inspired pieces to love for infinity.
Below: Limited-edition 41mm BR-03 Astro from Bell & Ross. Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, Diamond Cellar in Nashville and bellross.com.
All Greek to Me
Jewelry inspired by antiquity.
Left: To the ancient Greeks, the snake symbolized rejuvenation because it sheds its skin. Tabbah Reptilia necklace and earring (tabbah.com)
Better Together
Fine jewelry that’s twice as nice with a two-stone design.
Image: Guita M lapis lazuli and opal drop earrings ($6,000; guitam-jewelry.com)
Let’s Hear It For The Boys
A few of our favorite men’s jewelry pieces, from classically elegant to edgy
Image: Pieces from VRAM’s new men’s jewelry collection, priced from $1,300 (vramjewelry.com)
Drop It Like It’s Hot
When it comes to earrings, a dangle can be a drop, but a drop cannot be a dangle. Whether you prefer the subtlety of a stationary drop earring or the swinging drama of a dangle, we’ve rounded up something for everyone.
Compiled by Bridget Williams
Image: KINRADEN IONIC MPINGO statement earring ($1,610; kinraden.com)
Armor Amour
A modern form of armor, the talisman tendencies of these pieces serve as a contemporary way to protect and empower ourselves through fine jewelry.
Compiled by Bridget Williams
Image: Scapular necklaces from Marie Lichtenberg (from $3,440). Available through Diamond Cellar in Nashville and marielichtenberg.com.
Purple Reigns
L to R: Assael amethyst and Tahitian natural color pearl earrings ($20,000; assael.com); Maison Mellerio Jardin Pierreries Necklace ($207,570; us.mellerio.fr); Basak Baykal Plumeria Diamond and Amethyst Earrings ($7,460; basakbaykal.co.uk)
Hip To Be Square
L to R: Susana Martins The Cube Ring in Carmine ($3,663; susanamartins.com); Ray Griffiths Crownwork Square Link Bracelet ($7,645; raygriffiths.com); Ojal Ring from Modern Moghul ($5,400; modernmoghul.com)
Orange Crush
Far Left: La Grande Classique de Longines ($3,650). Available through Richters & Phillips Jewelers in Cincinnati, Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, King Jewelers in Nashville, and longines.com.
Left Top: Emily P. Wheeler Anna necklace ($4,200; emilypwheeler.com)
Left Bottom: Seal & Scribe The Travelers ring ($3,495; sealandscribe.com)
Girl On Fire
Laurence Basse Returns to NYFW with "Burn This City" Collection
Runway photos by Paolo Lanzi / Gorunway.com / Portrait of Laurence Basse by Britt Carpenter Studios, courtesy of Laurence Basse
