Designer DETAIL - Chelsea de Luca
Times are passed when a lady matched her cocktail ring to her clip on earrings, her crystal cuff weighed down her impossibly tiny wrists, and when a man held an umbrella over a woman so her bouffant and crystal brooch stayed dry. Back then, real ladies thought big when it came to showing off a fabulous pair of red lips accessorised by big, bold, look-at-me jewels.
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Enter, Chelsea de Luca, a label born over five years ago after de Luca herself decided to take the leap from advertising and follow her passion. Well-crafted, gob-smacking jewels are truly where her heart lies, and it shows. The label is rooted in a strong belief that accessories maketh the outfit and costume jewellery gives individuality to any look.
Perfect worn with a little black dress to a black tie do, and divine styled with a slouchy vest and skinny jeans, de Luca's jewels may reference antique in their design, but they are more than modern in their appeal. Drawing inspiration from the 1920's, 30's and 40's, the heart, soul and passion of this era is very clearly embedded in de Luca's designs.
De Luca says; "Being able to wear vintage style jewellery pieces in a fresh, modern way to make an outfit your own is the perfect way to create individuality. Pile on statement pieces - choose some large deco cuffs and layer or perhaps a large jaw dropping cocktail ring - the bigger and bolder the better."
With a true love for what she does, an innate understanding of what makes a beautiful piece of jewellery, and a passion to be the best in her field, there is assured success on the horizon for the already coveted label.
'Darkness becomes her', de Luca's Autumn Winter '09 collection, is made up of a dazzling array of statement pieces with a look of old school glamour. A collection which truly reflects the excess, glamour and debauchery of starlets of a bygone era.
Staying true to her trademark Swarovski crystals and vintage glamour, de Luca has produced a collection of bold decorative cuffs, earrings, necklaces and brooches which are the ultimate indulgence.
In a new twist de Luca has this season used black Swarovski crystals alongside her traditional silver style, giving the collection a gothic edge and ensuring her items fit with the new winter season's colour palette and styling.
Chelsea de Luca the label has gone from strength to strength accumulating a host of celebrity fans on the way. De Luca's vision has certainly worked for the designer who has a celebrity following that includes a whole host of global A-list ladies including Beyonce, Elle Macpherson, Eva Mendes, Roisin Murphy, The Veronicas, Rose Byrne, Kylie Minogue and Delta Goodrem.
Visit www.chelseadeluca.com.au
