At first glance, you may confuse the Zaha Hadid 'Glace' collection jewelry line with frozen-action liquid art. However, these intricate pieces are actually accessories, and definitely fabulous ones at that.
Born in Iraq, Zaha Hadid, an architect-turned jewelry designer teamed up with Swarovski for the Zaha Hadid 'Glace' collection. Comprised of the five pieces you see in the featured gallery, this collection was inspired by exotic 'Birds of Paradise' flowers, explaining their delicate shape and simple designs.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Liquid Jewelry
- Innovative use of liquid art to create fashionable, intricate jewelry pieces with a soft yet edgy look.
- Architectural Jewelry Design
- The emergence of architects as creators of bold and challenging jewelry designs for illustrious brands.
- Sustainable Jewelry Collection
- A trend of promoting environment-friendly material culture through design, manufacturing, and distribution of jewelry products.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Jewelry
- Exploring the use of liquid art and architectural design in a fashion-centric jewelry industry.
- Luxury Jewelry
- Premium and cutting-edge jewelry makers partnering with architectural and creative talent to create striking designs.
- Sustainability
- Introduction and innovation of environmental best practices in the jewelry-making industry.
