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Sonia Petroff lives again

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The work of the designer Sonia Petroff, muse in the Rome of the Dolce Vita, relives thanks to Maria Leoni-Sceti ♦ ︎

She was called Sonia Petroff. She was a creative woman with an adventurous life: born in Bulgaria, she moved with her family to Budapest in 1933, where she received an aristocratic education. But after the Second World War, the family took refuge in Switzerland and then in Romania and Argentina. In the South American country Sonia started to create her jewels. They were in the early fifties. In the years of the Dolce Vita, Sonia Petroff moved to Rome, where she worked as a designer for Nina Ricci, Balmain and Valentino. The designer died in 2015.

Now the bijoux of Sonia Petroff relive in London thanks to Maria Leoni-Sceti, who married the designer’s nephew.

Anello placcato oro con lapislazzulo simulato
Anello placcato oro con lapislazzulo simulato

The Sonia Petroff brand does not offer real jewels, but luxury bijoux, with gold plating and synthetic gems. The impact of the jewels, derived from the work of Sonia Petroff, is remarkable. The yellow gold color, together with the large gems used, suggest theatrical jewels, which can also be seen from a distance. They are big lobster-shaped brooches, showy earrings, even belts that make a jump in the fifties. Prices: the jewels are offered from 100 to 900 pounds on average. Cosimo Muzzano

Bracciale con smeraldo cabochon simulato
Bracciale con smeraldo cabochon simulato
Spilla in cristalli e paillettes
Spilla in cristalli e paillettes
Orecchini con smeraldi simulati
Orecchini con smeraldi simulati
Orecchini con pelle, placcatura oro, lapis e agata simulati
Orecchini con pelle, placcatura oro, lapis e agata simulati
Collana Dragonfish con pelle, placcatura oro, lapis e agata simulati
Collana Dragonfish con pelle, placcatura oro, lapis e agata simulati

Cintura in pelle, argento, ottone, topazio simulato
Cintura in pelle, argento, ottone, topazio simulato







Nina Ricci, the rebel

Maria Nielli, born in 1883 in Turin, Italy, has become one of the biggest names in French fashion with the name of Nina Ricci. The name comes from his childhood nickname, Nina, and the surname of her husband, Luigi Ricci, a descendant of a Florentine jeweler. It is therefore not surprising that, in addition to clothing lines and perfumes, the French brand also propose jewelery collections. To achieve them, however, it is not directly Nina Ricci, but a French history as old, the GL Group, a leading provider of jewelers and watchmakers. First major French manufacturer, has received the label of Living Heritage Company and Joaillerie de France. It is they who create jewelry collections as Insoumise (meaning not submissive, rebellious), mostly amde with metal rhodium yellow gold or silver. The collection is certainly not high jewelry, but still they retain a own personality and, above all, a style that is inspired by the brand’s parent company. Margherita Donato

Insoumise collection, placcato in oro e con zirconi
Insoumise collection, placcato in oro e con zirconi
Collezione Anaide, argento rodiato e zirconi
Collezione Anaide, argento rodiato e zirconi
Collezione Insomise, argento rodiato e zirconi
Collezione Insomise, argento rodiato e zirconi
Collezione Sketch, argento rodiato e beads
Collezione Sketch, argento rodiato e beads
Collana di Anaide collection, argento rodiato e zirconi
Collana di Anaide collection, argento rodiato e zirconi

The best of New York

What were the best jewelry seen on the catwalk at the recent fashion shows in New York? A ranking it is wrote by the most prestigious American newspaper, the New York Times. According to the newspaper, one of the jewelery most interesting is those of Miu Miu, who chose a geometric diadem, like Miuccia Prada, but he chose a neo-Gothic style. Also promoted the necklace worn by the models defined diaphanous Nina Ricci. Giambattista Valli, who was also a favorite of the New York Times, has chosen chain adorned with necklaces and pendants made up of large stones in gold, silver and metallic gray. In the list, it made up of eight designers, there is also Alexander McQueen, with the designer Sarah Burton who used layers of silver chains and charms, focusing on the romantic side. Also according to the report of the newspaper, Christian Dior has chosen a Victorian atmosphere with its round neck. Finally, a message to Lemaire, thanks to a sleek silver bracelet worn on the sleeve of a shirt-white. G.N.

Maria Grazia Chiuri e Pierpaolo Piccioli per Valentino
Maria Grazia Chiuri e Pierpaolo Piccioli per Valentino
Ornamenti intorno al corpo per Alexander McQueen firmato dalla stilista Sarah Burton
Ornamenti intorno al corpo per Alexander McQueen firmato dalla stilista Sarah Burton
I poderosi pendenti nella sfilata di Giambattista Valli
I poderosi pendenti nella sfilata di Giambattista Valli
Girocollo per la sfilata di Nina Ricci
Girocollo per la sfilata di Nina Ricci
Tiara di Miu Miu
Corona di Miu Miu
Girocollo di Christian Dior
Girocollo di Christian Dior
Lemaire,  bracciale d'argento indossato sopra il polsino
Lemaire, bracciale d’argento indossato sopra il polsino
La grande collana indossata nella sfilata di  Balmain
La grande collana indossata nella sfilata di Balmain

Gioielli alla Parigi Fashionweek

[wzslider height=”600″]Settembre, sfilate di Parigi alla Fashionweek SS 2015 (primavera estate): anche se l’evento è concentrato sugli abiti, non sono mancati gli abbinamenti con gli accessori e bijoux firmati dai grandi stilisti. Ecco alcune immagini che mettono a fuoco la predilezione delle griffe più famose per il gioiello grande, non per forza realizzato con materiali preziosi, ma di design. Insomma, riconoscibile. E per farlo notare meglio, ecco le dimensioni maxi. Ma anche le forme inconsuete, come la collana Manish Arora o il bracciale Lanvin. Ancora: motivi intrecciati, grandi pietre colorate, acciaio con smalto, purché con una linea moderna. Ecco la gallery delle foto. Matilde de Bounvilles  

ukThe jewels of the Paris Fashion Week SS 2015

September, in Paris, FashionWeek Spring Summer 2015: even if the event is focused on the clothes, there have been pairings with accessories and costume jewelry signed by top designers. We post some pictures that focus the predilection of the most popular brands for the great jewel, not necessarily made ​​with precious materials, but by design. In short, let it recognizable. And to make it more visible the jewels, the size are maxi. But with unusual shapes, such as Manish Arora necklace or the Lanvin bracelet. The shape was by woven motifs, large colored stones, enamel steel, but  with a modern lines. Here is a gallery.

france-flagLes joyaux de la Fashion Week de Paris SS 2015 

Septembre, à Paris, FashionWeek Printemps Eté 2015: même si l’événement se concentre sur les vêtements, il y a eu des appariements avec accessoires et des bijoux fantaisie signés par les meilleurs designers. Nous publions quelques photos qui concentrent la prédilection des marques les plus populaires pour le grand bijou, n’est pas nécessairement fabriqué avec des matériaux précieux, mais de par leur conception. En bref, le laisser reconnaissable. Et pour le rendre plus visible les bijoux, les tailles sont maxi. Mais avec des formes inhabituelles, comme collier Manish Arora ou le bracelet Lanvin. La forme était de motifs tissés, de grandes pierres de couleur, acier émaillé, mais avec des lignes modernes. Voici une galerie.

german-flagDie Juwelen der Paris Fashion Week SS 2015 

September, in Paris, Fashionweek Spring Summer 2015: auch wenn das Ereignis auf der Kleidung konzentriert, gab es Paarungen mit Zubehör und Modeschmuck von Top-Designern unterzeichnet. Wir veröffentlichen einige Bilder, die die Vorliebe der beliebtesten Marken für den großen Juwel, die nicht unbedingt mit edlen Materialien konzentrieren, sondern durch Design. Kurz gesagt, lassen Sie es erkennen. Und es besser sichtbar zu machen, die Juwelen, sind die Größe Maxi. Aber mit ungewöhnlichen Formen, wie Manish Arora Halskette oder Armband der Lanvin. Die Form war von gewebten Motive, große farbige Steine, Stahl-Emaille, aber mit einem modernen Linien. Hier ist eine Galerie.

flag-russiaДрагоценности на Парижской неделе моды SS 2015 

Сентября в Париже, FashionWeek Весна Лето 2015: даже если Мероприятие ориентировано на одежде, были спаривания с аксессуаров и бижутерии, подписанных лучших дизайнеров. Мы отправлю некоторые фотографии, которые сосредоточены на пристрастие из самых популярных брендов для великого драгоценность, не обязательно из ценных материалов, но от дизайна. Короче говоря, давайте его узнаваемым. И чтобы сделать их более заметными драгоценности, размер являются макси. Но с необычными формами, такими как Маниш Арора ожерелье или браслет Lanvin. Форма была на тканых мотивов, больших цветных камней, эмали стали, но с современными линиями. Вот галерея.

spagna-okLas joyas de la SS Paris Fashion Week 2015 

Septiembre, en París, FashionWeek Primavera Verano 2015: incluso si el evento se centra en la ropa, ha habido parejas con accesorios y bisutería firmados por los mejores diseñadores. Publicamos algunas imágenes que se centran la predilección de las marcas más populares de la gran joya, no necesariamente hecha con materiales preciosos, sino por diseño. En pocas palabras, dejar que reconocible. Y para hacerlo más visible las joyas, el tamaño son maxi. Pero con formas inusuales, tales como el collar de Manish Arora o la pulsera de Lanvin. La forma era por motivos tejidas, grandes piedras de colores, de acero esmaltado, pero con unas líneas modernas. He aquí una galería.