East Fourth Street is a jewelry label created by Minneapolis, Minnesota based designer Susan Crow. Crow is a graduate of the University Of Minnesota's sustainable design program where she perfected her craft for jewelry design and construction.
Fusing a luxe aesthetic with sustainable practices, the designer creates elegant pieces that are made using "recycled gold, sterling silver and recycled or ethically-mined diamonds and Fair trade gemstones". The result of her up-cycled materials is East Fourth Steet's 'Flat Ring Series', a collection of understated gold rings that are not both beautiful and sustainable.
Embracing simplicity, designer Susan Crow's pieces draw from industrial and mechanical inspirations. The designer is a member of SNAG, Ethical Metalsmiths, Fair Jewelry Action, The Ethical Fashion Forum and The Fellowship 500.
Fashionably Flat Jewelry Pieces
East Fourth Street's Flat Ring Collection Mixes Stones and Metals
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Jewelry Design - Creating jewelry using recycled materials and ethically-mined gemstones presents an opportunity for designers to embrace sustainability in fashion.
2. Minimalist Jewelry - The trend of understated gold rings allows for the creation of simple yet elegant pieces that appeal to consumers seeking minimalist fashion.
3. Ethical Fashion - Joining organizations like Ethical Metalsmiths and Fair Jewelry Action shows a growing trend of designers adopting ethical practices in the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Design - By innovatively using recycled gold, sterling silver, and ethically-mined gemstones, jewelry designers can tap into the market demand for sustainable and ethical fashion.
2. Fashion Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the trend of minimalist jewelry by offering curated collections of understated gold rings for consumers looking for simple yet stylish accessories.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The rise of ethical fashion organizations presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to embrace the use of recycled materials and ethically-sourced gemstones in their designs.