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Arielle de Pinto
Jewelry designer Arielle de Pinto and Assembly New York are having a 2010 collection launch celebration.
When: Sunday September 20 at 10 PM.
Where: Arlo & Esme, 42 E 1st Street New York NY 10003. rsvp@arielledepinto.com.
Why: Arielle de Pinto + Assembly New York + New Orleans Sissy Bounce Artists Big Freedia and Sissy Nobby, featuring DJ Rusty Lazor and DJ Dirty Finger = a good time.
We first learned about Arielle de Pinto’s collaboration with German label Anntian during our interview with her a while back, and we couldn’t wait to see it because Anntian is a great designer we’ve featured in the past and Arielle is a favorite, so the thought of the two of them together made us all giddy. We went to Arielle’s unveiling of the collection at Creatures of Comfort, and just couldn’t get over how great it was! The collaboration is small — a handful of necklaces, a couple headbands and a bracelet, but they’re all really bold and totally original. Different enough from Arielle’s solo work (with a slightly lower price point), but just as gorgeous with a little more color. And since we only interviewed Arielle via email, it was an absolute pleasure to meet her — she is really sweet.
The first time I set eyes on a piece of Arielle de Pinto’s bold yet delicate, hand-crocheted jewelry, I couldn’t stop staring. The obvious aesthetics grabbed my attention initially, but after careful examination I couldn’t help but wonder how much energy, blood sweat and tears went into each piece. It’s not easy to gain praise in the fashion industry, especially with jewelry, but Montreal based Arielle de Pinto has made quite a name for herself (rightfully so), and is stocked at a growing list of Style Bite faves. It was only natural that I wanted to know more. I asked Arielle if she would answer a few questions, and she was game. Here’s what she had to say:
S.B: Your jewelry making technique appears to be an incredibly intricate process, and very inventive. How would you describe the process? How long does it normally take to create a piece?
A.D.P: It is straight up crocheted chain. I can’t tell you any more then that, and I especially will not tell you how long it takes. I can assure you that it is hard on the body.
S.B: What kind, if any, of formal training do you have in jewelry design?
A.D.P: ZERO
S.B: Before starting a collection, or designing a new piece, who or what do you turn to for inspiration?
A.D.P: Inspiration comes from activity for me. seeing things, doing things. If I become too isolated I lose all ambition. If I get an idea and it is not executed within 36 hours, I struggle to maintain interest. I have my materials on me at all times, and some of my best work comes when I am in transit, like on an airplane for 10 hours or in a car. I’ll work until I get nauseous.
S.B: When you aren’t wearing your own pieces, who else are you wearing? Jewelry and clothing.
A.D.P: Anntian, Electric Feathers, the no.6 line, Boessert/Schorn, Aesa Jewelry. I also love Von Sono.
S.B: If I’m correct, you’re based in in Montreal, do you have any favorite boutiques there? How about favorite online boutiques?
A.D.P: Reborn, Les Etoffes, comissaires…local 23 can be good for digging, and headquarters boutique has some interesting things. I never buy anything online except for the occasional piece of junk on ebay though I love to browse the oogabooga online shop . Also erie basin has a beautiful website.
S.B: Any big plans or projects for 2009?
A.D.P: Yes, huge. To stay in one place and cook myself meals everyday. I travelled so much in the past couple of years to promote my line, the only thing that is in my mind is setting up an apartment, and working on showpieces. I do, however have a show coming up mid-January in El Paso, Texas at the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts
Arielle de Pinto is available online at no6store, Reborn and Stand up Comedy.
Images from S/S 2009 lookbook
