Roxanne First’s eponymous jewelry model launched with a bang and a whirl of color again in 2018. South African-born Rocky has redefined positive jewelry, creating ethically sourced but reasonably priced items. Playful, wearable and timelessly cool, First’s creations are designed to be beloved and worn each single day. “The proper piece of jewelry is the one you by no means have (or need) to take off,” she says. And every of her items is true to this philosophy, superbly crafted utilizing strong gold and a combination of diamonds, sapphires and semi-precious stones. Right here, she speaks to V.F. concerning the inspiration behind her designs.
David Matthew King
I’m an enormous fan of David’s work. I found his items through The Dot Undertaking and immediately fell in love along with his lovely use of color, type, motion, stability and momentum. David’s work is seemingly easy but so highly effective. I invested in considered one of his smaller items for my workplace so I now have the pleasure of it on a regular basis.
My Individuals (and My Bulldog Boicey)
My family and friends should not solely my basis, they’re my fixed inspiration. I’m impressed by their individuality—from the best way they costume to what they need to say to how they put on their jewelry (in fact). I’m fortunate sufficient to have made essentially the most superb friendships, spanning years. From a lawyer to a chef, artist, healer, dentist, stylist, mom, and a advertising and marketing and PR genius—they’re all essentially the most great people. As for fluffy pals, I adopted my bulldog Boicey a number of years in the past and there isn’t a day that he isn’t by my facet. I rescued him, however he has saved me in so some ways. Canines actually are a human’s greatest pal.
The Alternative by Dr. Edith Eger
Clara, considered one of my closest pals, beneficial this e-book to me, and truthfully it is life altering. It’s an exceptionally highly effective story of hope and humanity. I’ve taken an enormous quantity from this e-book into each my private {and professional} life.
Aries Come up
It’s tremendous cool. I really like what Sofia Prantera has created: “Nicely-made streetwear for ladies with an eye fixed for element.” I reside in her outsized hoodies and slogan tees. I’m type of obsessed to be sincere. Clare Shilland captures essentially the most unbelievable photos for Aries and I used to be fortunate sufficient to have Clare shoot our most up-to-date marketing campaign imagery. It was an actual “pinch me” second.
Cape City
I used to be born in Johannesburg and, for me, South Africa is intense, great and vibrant. I attempt to return annually and, after I do, I by no means need to depart. It’s magic. Cape City is among the greatest locations on the earth. From the seashore in Llandudno to the magnificent mountains; the candy-coloured streets in Bo-Kaap to consuming at Between Us. It’s the most particular place with essentially the most particular individuals—all the time an inspiration.
David Kafri
Getting a tattoo with David is a lot extra than simply having one thing lovely inked in your physique; it’s a phenomenal dialog. David is an artist with essentially the most superb thoughts and vibe, a genuinely cool dude who simply will get it. I come away from our conferences filled with ideas, power and positivity in addition to with lovely, single-needle tattoos. In all probability why I’m on quantity 27, and counting…
Crystals
Emma Lucy Knowles (a.ok.a. Mini) is an excellent crystal healer, clairvoyant, creator and pal who has furthered my curiosity in these pure beauties. I’ve learnt a lot from Mini and never solely do now we have an excellent cool crystal collaboration, however I even have quite a lot of crystals on my bedside desk and desk at work. Their colors, shapes and irregularities are great. I’m fascinated by the unassuming energy they possess and the best way during which no two are the identical. I may take a look at them for hours. Mom nature at her most interesting. Even when you do not imagine of their tremendous powers, they’re lovely to have a look at.
