Just few weeks ago I watched the newly released Mini Serie "Halston" on Netflix. Starring Ewan McGregor, the series tracks Visionary Fashion Designer Halston in his uprise to worldwide fame in the 70s. Although not as known (At least here in Europe) as his long life antagonists like Oscar De La Renta and Calvin Klein, Halston´s unique style is magic to watch: caftan and glittery gowns, jumpsuits, ultrasuede trenches and flowing long dresses with sexy denudes. A syncretism of the 70s bohemian style with rich and sensual avantgarde sophistication for the modern woman. The man himself had his own striking look...
Vintage Halston´s Metallic Gown
I am sure I would have been his devoted fan. the Series (in my opinion a bit short of episodes) also portrays the wilderness and stylish decadence of famous nightclub Studio 54, since its inception in 1977 trough the 80s.. A paradise of wild creativity, glamourous and sensual fashion, hedonism, drugs and music. Who wouldn´t want to go back in time just to enjoy that, if even for a night?I would have enjoyed more episode, to get to know about Halson´s relationship with Andy Warhol, who gets only mentioned in the serie but never appears or Halston´s lover Victor Hugo windows trashy suicidial themed expositions.
Besides the amazing fashion, what caught my eye, as jewelry designer myself, are not only the gowns but the amazing jewelry signature style of iconic Elsa Peretti. Elsa first worked for Halston as a model and then as jewelry designer. She designed Halson´s first perfume bottle as well and then became Tiffany´s brand lead designer. Her signature sculpted styles include the bone cuff, the mini bottle pendant, the scorpion necklace and the snake necklace & belt all showcased in the show as the perfect stylish match to Halston clothing . Her jewelry is so sexy that honestly steals the show. The rigid cuffs she is wearing matching the mini bottle necklace or the snake chain belt have this strong futuristic, sculpted innovative style, typical of the 70s jewelry.
Elsa Peretti wearing her Scorpion Necklace for Tiffany
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Ntf digital art is the latest trend. It became the talk of the town few months ago when The artist Mike Winkelmann, also known as Beeple sold an NFT for $69.3 Millions. Since then several known artists like Damien Hirst as well as thousands of digital artist all over the globe are enthusiastically jumping into this new crypto venture.
The concept, when first explained might sound a bit weird although it is as simple.
NFT means Non Fungible Token: a cryptographic & non-physical asset on blockchain technology, with a unique identification code and metadata. This unique code distinguish each single NFT from the other, can not be replicated and most of all gives proof of ownership and ownership record for each passage of ownership. In substance is like buying high-end art in a famous art gallery having proof that you and only you have ownership over that rare piece and so will be in case of an eventual passage of property.
Anything digital really: Whatever! Digital art, 3d digital art, photography, music, a piece of movie, a piece of videogame, a podcast, excerpts from a book , a text, and why not even (oh yes?) A Tweet. Infact Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey sold his first tweet as an NFT for over $2.9 million dollars.
NFT crypto art can be sold and purchased only using cryptocurrency Ethereum, which means that to get into the whole process and market you will have to follow some steps, open a crypto wallet and buy some Eth. I will get more in detail of the steps in the future posts.
Dig deeper & learn the basics with these useful explanatory links :
NFT Explained-Investopedia , NFT Explained-The Verge , NFT For Photographers
In my opinion the authentication process itself and the collectibles limited edition idea. NFT is based on the principle of ownership, collectibles, rarity and scarcity.
NFT is now allowing digital artists all over the world to sell and monetize their unique art in limited copies with full authority on fancy (and less fancy) digital art galleries and marketplaces on the internet. The less the copies, obviously the more the value. By buying the property rights to the artwork, you are not buying the artwork itself, but its proof of authenticity.
Owning a unique piece of code in the blockchain seems to be incredibly valuable for collectors as well getting into cryptocurrency itself as a form of investment . Of course there will be several copies on the internet of the same artwork and anyone could easily get it, they won´t be the real owners. Same as to buy a fake Birkin bag rather than the original one or to take a picture of a Kadinsky in a museum. Can you say you really own the real deal? No.
Of course it might take a while to wrap the mind around the fact that, in time of such worldwide crisis, some investors are deciding now to throw millions of dollars for a piece of code using a cryptocurrency called (this name has something) "Ethereum" but that´s the wilderness of internet and so of art in general.
The more I am digging deep .. reading blog posts, following youtube videos etc in order to master the full process, the more I am noticing how the NFT revolution is giving sense, once again, to artists community like a big creative hub of sharing, learning, dreaming. I haven´t experienced anything like that since my times in the virtual world "Second Life" (tm).
Most of the sharing is happening, besides Instagram and Twitter, trough Discord chat servers from Marketplaces & Digital Galleries where thousands of artists are constantly chatting, discussing, learning.
There are several marketplaces or call them also digital art galleries with distinctive vibes going on and specific artistic taste.. just to name few (for now): very exclusive with a strict selection process for artists applying like : Superare or Known Origin . Some other very huge and open to everyone like OpenSea or with a very distinctive underground feeling like MyBae ...
As an artist and online seller myself, I love to see and enjoy the eclectic and colorful mix of digital artworks from artists all around the globe, featured all together in a digital marketplace coexistent and well crafted aesthetic, rather then seeing them shattered as a solitary process around trough social media as it has been until now. The marketplace makes it tasty, dreamy and with a sense of exclusivity in communion.
This post is meant to be informative and to give you a first idea of what NFT is and if that might be for you as an artist or, why not, as a buyer and investor too. I tried to set my ego and artist persona aside until the very end not talking much about myself...:)
Personally, as I always found the magic of the internet so inspiring and I love whatever is wild, niche and crazy enough... I decided to jump into this NFT venture / adventure with an open and light mind and see what it might bring, and most of all.. to enjoy the creative process and the learning curve.
All that said ... You can read more about my personal art project connected to my virtual 3d art HERE and I will now share with you a short teaser from my fresh new 3d NFT art. Don´t forget: You can watch it, you can share it, but to really Own it.. well you know how to do that now...
Keep Posted, More To Follow Soon....
XOXO
Lady Soraya Vaher
TWITTER: @finerblack
From the Series: "THE GLAMOROUS & CYBERPUNK CHRONICLES OF LADY SORAYA VAHER" Original 3d artwork by Soraya Vaher. 2021
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Undeniable evidence: very few people can resist playing and pulling a chain leash.
My Best Seller, "Forbidden" Necklace is best seller since a very long time and for a reason. This super sexy chain collar is very versatile and handmade with premium Made in Italy chains and metal hardware. Choking O ring design with finishing spike pendant. A modern punk rock version of Sansa Stark´s famous leash necklace. Although I must say.. I did create and sell this necklace it before it was ever seen on GOT. The long chain can be wrapped around the neck and you will have a bold statement piece embellishing your every day look or the chain can be let run long for a secretive kinky usage... Additionally it could also be worn as wrap chain belt too.
"Forbidden" Necklace comes in several colors and limited editions variations.
Some colors are available in very few quantities and might never be back in stock. ... But fear not ....There is always a fresh new limited edition color for your inspiration...]]>
COMING SOON! A New Project in collaboration with fellow designer Paola Beatrice Ruffini: VETRINA MILANO
Each collector piece is uniquely designed with artistry by Alessia Flavia Vitale & Styled by Beatrice Ruffini and can´t be replicated, which means you and only you will own it in the entire World. Each jewelry piece has a story, an inspiration, a meaning, a unique name.
Born out the idea of giving a "New Life" to our huge wardrobe and showroom unique photoshooting glamourous pieces by reinterpreting forms and materials in new designs as well as offering vintage pieces designed by other high-end bijoux italian designers.
Of course I will post more, introducing you piece to piece to our unique necklaces, bracelets, earrings & body chains! Here´s just a sneak peek....
For statement jewelry addicted & Gossip Girl big necklaces fans ....
Another Customers Favourite! This statement necklace is a love knot & a snake too ... Our "Snake" Necklace is a beautifully handmade bold & chunky drop choker. The braided shiny chains will wrap and twist around your neck like a charming snake.
]]>Our "Snake" Necklace is a beautifully handmade bold & chunky drop choker. The braided shiny chains will wrap and twist around your neck like a charming snake. The beautiful organic effect of the rolled chains echoes the snake skin with a futuristic touch. Lariat closure, knot effect!
Perfect for Deep V neck dresses and blazers and for lovers of chunky jewelry...
Go London glam punk style with the lastest addition to the store! A long time favourite, The Forbidden long O ring chain collar with leash and spike is now available with a glamorous fuchsia purple color.
This beautiful sexy necklace will wrap around your neck like a snake with playful sensuality. Option to let the long leash run wild and free and get it pulled.... The contrast between the fuchsia chain and the dark gunmetal / or bronze O ring & spike is very elegant and unique.
Limited Edition color, available for few necklaces only. Which means once is sold out it might never be back in store or if yes, after a long time. So... If you are a purple lady, grab it now..before is too late!
Handmade with high-end Made in Italy materials, Forbidden Necklace comes in several color variation and is a fan favourite. A very solid, durable and resistant piece of statement jewelry, often praised for its quality as well as design.
Behind a color or an object there is significance and specific symbolism. Let´s just think at the symbolism of the necklace itself, often used as religious and cerimonial symbol as well as emblem of high status and wealth. The chunky chain necklace is back on trend, true. Not that it never ever went off trend, by my taste anyway.
In today´s post color is protagonist tho: RED and Red Jewelry
Red is a color known for its sensuality, power and passion. Color of the witches ( think at Melisandre´s gold and red ruby choker in Got) but also often protagonist of Queens and Kings attire and jewelry. In our minds almost often immediatly associated to the preciousness of Ruby stone and corals, red Ferrari as well as sexy lipstick, femme fatale nails and vampires. Red is the color for exclusivity, sensuality and limited edition feeling. (Back in the days I even remember getting a "limited edition" Red Playstation!)...
.... and that´s exactly the feeling when it comes to Our "Forbidden" Necklace in Red. Sexy, sophisticated and limited edition. I bought only few meters of this high-end Made in Italy chain with both a red varnished finish and with a rubber red matte finish. Strong and glamorous with a total black look, this iconic red necklace is a real show stopper combined to sexy red lips and nails.
And here comes the red matte version... just amazing. This red chain collar has a gothic yet sporty chic touch. It´s also the fave necklace of some of my girlfriends who actually purchased their own limited copy as soon as I released it. You can see on my IG Page, how Lena Quist and other amazing ladies are matching and styling this red treasure:)
Necklaces, sure, but not only.... For earrings lovers... These long bold statement earrings are designed with the same red high-end chain attached to a Swarovski crystal ruby red stud post. I love the combination between the contemporary chain with a modern ferrai red finish and the vintage golden age style of the Swarovski stud.
So what to say more... If you are dreaming of an exclusive iconic piece, these red treasure are for you...
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Sporty, Urban & with a touch of cosplay science fiction... with this look you wont go unoticed! Obsessing over the contrasting of the red with the gunmetal chain and the black accessories.The beautiful chain leash passes trough a metal O ring, wrapping around the neck with a luscious choking effect and is finished with a shiny claw pendant.Wrap it twice around the neck for a fashion forward urban feeling or let the long leash run long and free for a sensual and playful look, this necklace is amazing on both women and men
I love to offer several color variations to this long chain collar, which has become, since the inception of my jewelry business, the absolute favourite of my beloved customers. This long and sexy chain necklace is designed with high-end Made in italy materials, featuring a minimalistic yet sophisticated design.
Very versatile, Forbidden Necklace can also be worn as a wrap chain belt and looks amazing!
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Come ben sapete, i gioielli di alta bigiotteria in catena sono la mia predilezione e stile distintivo. Complici anche delle foto stupende e da gran lady, omaggio dell´amico fotografo Frank Peters, oggi vi parlo di una delle novità del mio negozio:
Disponibile sia in color oro che argento, questo set é composto da una collana girocollo e due bracciali, composti dalla stessa catena con effetto luccicante diamantato. Sfiziosissimo ed ammiccante LUX set con catena color oro combina eleganza con elementi da diva pop!
E mentre ci godiamo gli ultimi giorni d'estate, il bel mare azzurro e i tramonti sulla spiaggia... In questa strana estate 2020 dove incertezza e restrizioni regnano a causa Covid, non posso non onorare questo insolito agosto parlando di un'altra mio grande collana favorita, indossata durante la mia vacanza Ibizenca e parte della mia collezione di alta bigiotteria estiva floreale : la collana di corda e fiori rossi : Bohemian Necklace
Tocco da spiaggia, questa cascata floreale indossata con un semplice top nero a fine giornata accentua l'abbronzatura con un tocco selvaggio...
Interamente realizzata a mano dalla sottoscritta, con una morbida corda di canapa impreziosita da petali di fiori finti rosso fuoco e lacci in pelle cadenti, questa lunghissima collana girocollo é una vera propria cascata floreale dal tocco boho sofisticato e reminiscenze hawaiiane. Dettagli e finitura in catena, verde rosso e canna di fucile impreziosiscono questo opulento accessorio da collo con un tocco unico.
Fantastico contrasto di colore tra il rosso della collana e il blu scuro del bikini a pailettes di Calzedonia, collezione 2020
Immaginatevi nel più lussuoso Resort Hawaiano o su un aperitivo in una sognante spiaggia tropicale, oppure, come nel caso di queste foto, a Ibiza, indossando da regina (ovviamente e come sempre) il vostro bikini o trikini preferito. Questo fantastica corolla floreale come accessorio fashion dal gusto selvaggio e hippie chic completerà il vostro look con indimenticabile sensualità. Un vero e proprio fashion statement a bordo piscina!
Bikini e molto di più... Bohemian collana di fiori rossi é perfetta e indimenticabile indossata anche di sera, con un bel vestito, come ad esempio la indossa Roberta in questa foto abbinata un vestito blu scuro a pua e cintura di richiamo rossa.
Le collane floreali a cascata sono state tra i primissimi modelli di alta bigiotteria e accessori con cui ho iniziato a sperimentare per la prima volta più di 15 anni fa. Questo stile di opulenta bigiotteria floreale è diventato, nel corso degli anni, assieme alla linea di collari di catena, il mio tocco personale creativo e di design Inconfondibile. Amo molto combinare fiori finti e corda oppure come contrasto estremo fiori con catene grosse e pesanti. Un gioco di opposti, anche nel metaforico che si fondono e complementano con insolita armonia estetica caratterizzata da un' immagine forte, di alto impatto e pur tuttavia molto elegante e armoniosa.
Sullo stesso stile e design di collana a cascata floreale, con un tono più dark ed elegante, perfetto anche per occasioni speciali invernali, tra le mie primissime creazioni: Ikebana Necklace si impone con un elegante e sensuale contrasto tra corda e catena nera e il rosso delle rose. Questa collana di fiori gotica ma pur sempre bohemian richiama l' arte giapponese dei fiori: Ikebana reinterpretata e sincretizzata con elementi (sempre giapponesi) shibari bondage dati dall'uso della corda.
]]>During these unfriendly Covid times and the full package of restrictions coming with that I kept thinking more and more how living in a big city, without being able to enjoy the privileges and 360 degree options a city can offer, is almost going to be pointless and frustrating at the moment.
Here you can see how I matched this luscious floral accessory worn as a flower bracelet with our Link green long earrings & colorful rainbow monokini by "Rossodisera" during my last vacation in Ibiza...
Questi bellissimi orecchini lunghi verdi con accenti dorati sono tra i miei preferiti per un look estivo di alta bigiotteria alla moda, colorato e allo stesso tempo sofisticato.
Lunghi e di grande impatto, questi orecchini pendenti sono realizzati a mano con una bella catena lucida verde e finitura color oro e una pietra cristallo a orecchino Swarovski in color verde smeraldo cangiante.
Per la regina dei pool parties... Perfetti come orecchini estivi completano magicamente il tuo bikini e look da spiaggia ma non solo....
Attraenti anche d´inverno, come tocco di colore a un vestiario nero sexy, colori caldi autunnali o un bel jeans sportivo ma elegante, questi orecchini lunghi verdi pendenti impreziosiranno il tuo look con uno statement alla moda e indimenticabile...
L´orecchino a cristallo swarovski color verde cangiante aggiunge un tocco vintage da diva al design moderno della catena.
Must Have!
]]>La collana con il fiore, le catene e una chiusura artiglio, Si chiama bilancia questa collana girocollo, forte e bilanciata fra la delicatezza di un fiore, la forza delle catene luminose e un artiglio opaco butterato .
Bilancia è una collana molto forte che ti fa sentire forte , ma è anche una collana girocollo che impatta con il senso dolce del fiore rosso , delle catene d’amore e nell’equilibrio con un artiglio di antica memoria.
One of my favorite long chain earrings to wear... The dainty dangling black chain is embellished with Swarovski crystals pendants for a sophisticated cocktail look.... One of a kind design featuring a contrast between theblack dainty chain and the crystal clear cubic zirconia .
Super long and sexy, these sultry white and gold fringe earrings are the perfect complement to your evening summer look. Elegant hook tassel earrings with a hippie chic touch...
]]>"Whispers" floral necklace is long and sexy. This statement Jewelry piece has a layering cascade of chains design combined with a sensual creme fabric flower... The beautiful white and gold shaded Made in Italy varnished chain has a sophisticated summer wedding look.
Get this glamorous long necklace in silver with dark flower for an alluring gothic yet contemporary look.
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Summertime glamour... All the dream of sea colors... "Turquoise" blue & gold earrings are elegant and sophisticated... designed with turquoise, aquamarine and capri blue Swarovski crystals in a golden frame, these long statement earrings will enrich your glamorous summer look ...
Designed for you with different styles: symmetrical extra long earrings, asymmetrical earrings & short teardrop earrings...
Super Long Shoulder Dusters Style: The glimmer of the Swarovski cubic zirconia gives an high-end allure to these long and symmetrical blue earrings... Match them to an elegant evening dress for the ultimate killer summer night..
or ...Go Edgy with a Mismatched Style... "Turquoise" Asymmetrical Earrings will be the sultry accessory to your evening pool party monikini look...
or ... Teadrop Stud Earrings Style... go discreet and elegant ... with a touch of Cleopatra egyptian futuristic style...
Lena Quist is wearing or new Statement Bicolor Chain Lariat with Fringe Earrings
I was thrilled to have my dear friend Lena Quist modeling my new creations: "Forbidden" chain collar in Red and the bicolor gold and silver "Dainty Switch" y Necklace... with her futuristic stage wear... We are living in strange times and coronavirus forced us to be open minded and creative so why not using my brand phone with top camera and have a spontaneous photoshooting? Needless to say it has been rather intriguing walking around in Berlin with Lena super glamorous and glittery wearing her Signature holographic Catsuit matching with my statement jewelery.
More to come....
Lena Quist is wearing "FORBIDDEN" Chain Necklace with Long Leash matching with her Red Holographic Signature Catsuit...
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And subject of uncompromising seduction with a gothic elegant look ....
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"I Am The Monster" Gown - 2008
Violator adv photographed by artist Dantelicia Ethaniel
A long time favorite for this kind of neckline and best match have always been lariats, y necklaces and drop necklaces.
A lariat is a long chain with choke effect. The tail passes trough a loop and can be wrapped around the neck, worn as a choker with hanging pendant or let long.This kind of necklace is very versatile, allowing different looks, and my personal favorite..
Super sexy and ideal for deep plunging dresses. The long pendant will fall down, bejeweling your décolleté.
Same concept for backless gowns, even sexier: Just wear the lariat on back and the pendant will seductively fall along the spine.
So in this and future blog posts, I will share with you how i gave the ultimate embellishment to my looks with my jewelry and not only!
Addicted to jewelry too? Find our the signs...
]]>“Forbidden” necklace has been one of my very first creations, back in 2007, and a long time beloved best seller. Featuring a minimalistic lariat shape, the unicity of this stand-out necklace lays in the refined ring, spike pendant and chain bound harmonically in a clean yet edgy design. Elegance, as much as the devil (as we know) is in details. Wear “Forbidden”, It´s wearing haute-fashion with a cyberpunk transgressive edge. This imperative necklace reminds of the most polished dark & urban science fiction with deep fantasy inspirations. I was impressed, when watching the last season of GOT, I could see a very similar version of that spike necklace on Sansa Stark. In more medieval shape: O-ring, a long leash and a finishing spike.
That might mean something, right? Sansa Stark , the fallen lady, who has been victimized, overpowered and enslaved eventually gains her power back. She is again the lady of the castle, this time holding her own spike leash fiercely. Reminder of the struggles she has been trough, the leash now looks like an embellishing piece of armor, shielding her under elegant black. The chain leash itself, passing trough a ring means commitment to a current state of being and to self-awarness in general.
The symbolism of such jewel belongs to the realm of contradiction and opposite forces/ desires melting harmonically in a design. A choking chain with leash and O-ring, symbol of enslavement owns an empowering finishing spike which has features in dragons and predator claws, which could be interpreted as a symbol of aggression and power.
This utmost fascinating duplicity, edging between deep commitment and licentiousness is what I personally consider the most fascinating aspect of this necklace. Being both master and servant, holding your own chain or letting someone else grab it. Strong and playful fashion.
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