RP/ENCORE x OSCAR QUIROZ COLAB

Some detail shots of the jewellery collaboration I did with menswear label Oscar Quiroz...

The Bronze Hoop Necklace w/ silver seam and RP/Encore x Oscar Quiroz tag

Detail shots:

RP/Encore x Oscar Quiroz Bronze Engraved Nose Ring:

Multi Bronze Rings w/ silver seams and RP/E x Oscar Quiroz Tags

2x styles... 2 different ways to wear them

Thick Style:

Thin Style:

Ways to wear:

RAT ROADKILL

Saw this guy on Shacklwell Lane the other week... I thought the biro/pencil addition was a bit strange...

BEHIND THE SCENES W/TOWA SHIMIZU

Some cool behind the scenes photos during a RP/Encore Photoshoot by the incredible Towa Shimizu taken on his Holga:

(Please note: instagram was NOT used to take these photos)

SUMMER 2012

Highlights from London's summer 2012 thus far...

Carnivorous Plants: Can't live without.

New Steed

Seeing London through new eyes...

(image inspired by Frank Laws' amazing paintings)

Olympic Opening Ceremony at Shoreditch House 

Watching the fireworks from the roof and on the tele at the same time: EPIC

CRASSULAS

Quite a bit of these guys in the London skies this summer, but today is gorge so I'm not complaining 
(yes I am)

Love seeing Felicity wearing the engagement ring and wedding band I designed and made for her! ♥♥♥♥♥♥

Paper Gift Wrapping

Some of you might have noticed that we updated our website over at RP/Encore a couple months ago...


Here are some of the highlights:


-Ring Size Chart! To help you get the perfect ring size! :)


-Better search options!


-Paper gift wrapping option! (available at checkout... pic below)


-Engraving options!


-Full Terms and Conditions!





Big big thanks to amazing Al "king of the internet" for making all these changes possible!!


Stay tuned for a very exciting addition to the RP/Encore webshop... 

OSCAR QUIROZ JEWELLERY COLAB SS13

Really excited to finally share look book images showcasing my jewellery collaboration with menswear designer Oscar Quiroz!

The jewellery consists of a branded hand finished bronze "fake" nose ring, a solid bronze necklace hoop with silver seam and RP/E and Oscar Quiroz tag, as well as a bronze and silver seamed ring set with RP/E and Oscar Quiroz tag.

As per usual everything is hand made in my studio, and will be available on my webshop shortly.

FIXED MAG #11

Big 'ole thanks to Andy over at Fixed Magazine for the super nice feature!!

For those of you into cycling/fixed gear and single speed culture, be sure to check this mag out!

SANG BLEU

There's a lovely interview with me over at Sang Bleu at the moment, courtesy of Dorrell Merritt!

(portrait by Jean-Francois Carly)

Canary Skull Necklace

The black gold plated canary skull necklace with articulated jaw and the canary it was cast from...

image: Levin Haegele

PERSONAL STYLE

It's always such a treat to see people styling my jewellery in their own special way...

That's why we've decided to dedicate the new TUMBLR site to YOUR pics of you wearing your RP/Encore! Please please share with us how you/your friends wear and enjoy our creations! It's what makes all the hard work worth it...

Check out these loooooooovely photos of the beautiful (not to mention supremely smart and talented!) Michelle Haswell of Kingdom of Style sporting the Carrot Spike Ring:

Please please share how you wear your RP/Encore with us!! info at rpencore dot com xxx

A GIRL (AND BOY'S) BEST FRIENDS

I am lucky enough to have been included in a number of jewellery and artwork books due out in the next year or so. The first of which was very kindly sent over by it's publisher Gestalten... here's a sneak peek!

Preface Excerpt:

"A Girl's Best Friends presents a survey of new works within the world of contemporary studio jewellery, which is a rapidly evolving multifaceted field. Also known in the English language as artistic/artisanal/auteurist jewelry---or simply contemporary jewelry---studio jewelry may be understood as a certain approach to the craft, a practice that unites skilled craftsmanship with individual vision. Contemporary studio jewelry pushes boundaries, engaging in direct or implicit dialogue with the history, value, and use of adornment and its relation to the body. It is treasured more for its concept and originality than for the market value of its materials."

A Girl's Best Friends: Creative Jewelry Design

Made in Germany

Published by Gestalten, Berlin 2012

ISBN 978-3-89955-418-2

SHOWSTUDIO x PHOEBE ENGLISH

My terribly talented friend Phoebe English is currently working away with her gorgeous business partner Rose LIVE over at SHOWSTUDIO.COM go watch her work until 7pm today!!

Phoebe is working on a customized costume for sword dancer Leah Debrincat which Leah will perform in at the end of the day! To see yesterday's outfit click HERE.

Also: is that a Crow Femur Bracelet the beautiful Phoebe is sporting?! I do believe it is...

Songs of Ordinary Madness

Some more images from the Songs of Ordinary Madness show at The Running Horse Gallery

The show is on until the 12th of June so if you're in Beirut go check it out in person!

Also check out this lovely write up of the show/my artwork over at Lebanon's The Daily Star!

Kyla La Grange

Some lovely photos of musician Kyla La Grange wearing the dyed black pigeon wing headdress at a recent gig...

We're loving her music video "Vampire Smile" in the studio at the moment...

Pigeon Wing Headdresses

Here are a few new styles of Pigeon Wing Headdresses I've made recently... modeled on my beautiful assistant Ailsa!

(blue pigeon wings on small comb)

(pigeon wing tips headdress with neon yellow highlights on metal and leather band)

(orange highlight pigeon wing hair comb)

(black pigeon wing headdress with shiny black band)

THE RUNNING HORSE GALLERY: SONGS OF ORDINARY MADNESS

Very excited to get feedback on my first fibre optic taxidermy artwork made specifically for The Running Horse Gallery's show "Songs of Ordinary Madness" that opened just the other week!

The artwork is titled "Midnight Shakes The Memory" and if you're based in Beirut you should check out my work in person as the fibre optics change shade etc.

Description: dyed pink taxidermy pigeon with oversized hematite eyes vomiting white fibre optic light from it's mouth, set on custom made plinth