This  collection plays along historical and contemporary elements, a subtle tension between them but never achieving juxtaposition. A play of contrasts between handmade detailing, distressing and industrial looking materials: suede, amber, gold and bronze dominate the pieces. The chains coloration and texture are offset by the clear geometry of the accompanying elements marking it one [...]

Genesee + Esquivel The Handmade May 22 to June 26 – Esquivel House Courtyard Entrance 8309 W. 3rd St, Los Angeles, 90048 Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm – Brands: Esquivel   ARTLESS   Gabriela Artigas Farm Tactics   Gentry  Man Candy Carla Fernandez   Trista   Teamo   Zan Zan Eyeware Artists: [...]

A little note on Gabriela Artigas’s rope ring http://www.designformankind.com/2010/04/rope-ring/

Welcome to the world of the American GENTRY. At GENTRY, we believe life is lived in details – the final moments, the finishing touches, the respectful nods to tradition,and the rich heritage of menswear. GENTRY embodies a modern re-thinking of classic accessories for today’s modern gentleman. GENTRY strives to create timeless pieces to polish any [...]

Signature Tusk in 14K G.F. with Delicate Chain has had the good fortune to receive a bit more free press, so pardon us for pointing it out,but it is not every day we make it in a Hollywood production.

http://www.stylesectionla.com/blog/2010/01/05/obsessed-gabriela-artigas-knot-ring/ Feeling a little statement-jewelry fatigue? Big, bold baubles are fab, but there’s something so warm and intimate-feeling about small, delicate metal pieces you have to be up-close to someone to really inspect. Which is why I’m loving L.A. designer Gabriela Artigas’ 14-karat gold Knot ring. The graceful hand-crafted design is so thin, it’s like [...]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2010/03/concept-la-fashion-week-night-1-menswear-designers-fashion.html Thankfully, the menswear designers of the evening made up for what lacked in the women’s. Upstairs, newcomer Kyle Ing’s line Farm Tactics was neatly presented among taxidermied llamas and other barn-like accoutrement. The 26-year-old Bay Area native’s collection of pants, vests, button-down shirts and moccasins is a strong nod to American heritage labels. “I [...]