And we're lusting after every single diamond
instantaneous response makes sense. After decades working in fashion – as a model and now a designer – she says the best wisdom she can impart is ‘trust your instincts’. That confidence and conviction translates into everything she wears . So it’s unsurprising that Kate’s own jewellery box – a treasure trove whose contents range from the ’20s to the ’70s , to theand that which her partner, Nikolai von Bismarck , has picked up on his travels – became the natural jumping-off point.
‘I brought my jewellery box to our first design meeting so she could see pieces that I love and to givean understanding of my bohemian taste,’ says Kate. ‘Valérie did a great job interpreting my taste into the aesthetic of Messika.’showed me her jewellery box, I saw many styles across vintage jewels and ornate pieces from India, which initially seemed far from the design aesthetic of Messika. However, I love to challenge myself through new design,’ says Valérie.
The result is an eclectic, ultra-glamorous collection that seamlessly fuses bohemian, Indian and art deco influences. Kate signatures, liketassel necklaces and gobstopper rings, are present, as are unexpected additions, such as a diamond headpiece, cascading ear cuff and even a piece of hat jewellery.
Kate is reluctant to play favourites but, as with everything she wears, the collection is designed to be worn with an irreverent, anything-goes spirit. ‘Dress it down to create a simple statement. I love wearing diamonds with denim shorts and a T-shirt,’ says Kate. ‘The Kolor set with green malachite was inspired by some of the Indian pieces I have and so suits a bohemian vibe, very Talitha Getty. Boho tassel, baguette bracelets are perfect for the evening.
Kate was liberated by the lack of constraints during the design process. ‘I don’t like rules; I like breaking rules,’ she says. While diamonds might be in the fantasy realm for many, this is a pertinent takeaway: shimmer, sparkle and trust your instincts.
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