Friday, November 30, 2007

"Bob" by Catherine Michiels


“Bob”

Sa vie et son oeuvre

Bob is a signature creation of designer Catherine Michiels. He is unusual as skulls go in that he has a following comprised of both men and women who are drawn to his ‘Mona Lisa’ smile and the sense of irony he conveys with his bemused countenance. He is worn as a ring, pendant and/or bracelet charm; even as an earring. Most often he is sought in yellow gold though he has been known to appear in rose gold, white gold, sterling silver and bronze.

Bob’s motto is momento mori, which translates literally as ‘remember you must die’. Close friends reveal that the meaning is more akin to carpe diem rather than anything foreboding or morose. Indeed, ‘eat, drink and be merry’ is a way of life for Bob, whose eyes of unequal size diamonds (or sapphires) give the impression that Bob has partied hard and lived not to regret it. A survivor is Bob.

Though not one to kiss-and-tell, Bob has been linked with many of the first ladies of the entertainment world and leaders of business frequently seek out his companionship. So as not to make one have to ask, that is a lotus sprouting from the top of Bob’s head. It represents the philosophy of many cultures and the rising from our darkness toward our highest good.

Bob is appropriate in any setting or circumstance and is welcomed everywhere as though you’d brought Jack Nicholson along to meet your friends.

http://www.catherinemichiels.com/
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Monday, November 26, 2007

Catherine Michiels--Le Passé Antérieur Collection


With the Passé Antérieur Collection , Catherine Michiels invites you to live “La Vie de Chateau” and discover the pleasures of experiencing French country living—past and present—in your every day life.

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“La Vie de Chateau is a frame of mind, a quality of aesthetics and a sense of well-being that come from living in graceful circumstances where one is constantly inspired and rewarded by beauty."
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Friday, November 23, 2007

The Holy Ring by Catherine Michiels


Q: Why do you think the Holy Ring has become a fetish piece amongst your private clientele?

Catherine: It is an unusual ring that seems to come from another time; more like a museum piece. It is worn by both men and women and conveys a sense of history.

Q: Was it not worn by Sharon stone in a Dior campaign?

Catherine: It was and she wears it beautifully!
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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Catherine Michiels debuts ‘Voyage’ documentary



CONTACT:
Stephen Mitchell
(323) 222-2327
(323) 222-2477 (fax)
sm@catherinemichiels.com
www.catherinemichiels.com

Los Angeles, California, 2007

Jewelry designer Catherine Michiels introduces ‘Voyage’, a short documentary on her travels in Venice and Paris. The film is a cinematic look into the world of Catherine Michiels and provides clues as to the inspiration for the designs she creates for her collection.

“I receive emails from people all over the world offering their thoughts and comments on the pieces they’ve acquired from my collection. This short documentary is my thank you to them. I wanted to share the sights that inspire me.”

‘Voyage’ follows Catherine through the labyrinth of Venice where the architecture has inspired themes recognizable in her designs. The film then takes the viewer to Paris as Catherine introduces her line to the staff at L’Eclaireur, which has become the exclusive outlet for Catherine Michiels Fine Custom Jewelry in France. In addition to offering the collection, L’Eclaireur will host private consultations with Catherine for their customers for custom and personal orders.

The film also introduces a new feature of Catherine’s website; that of carnet d'adresse.

“Even before I published my magazine Moderne for distribution in Paris, London and New York, people were always asking me for the best addresses around the world to visit or shop. I still get these requests, so I thought I would create a listing on the website. Since ‘Voyage’ reveals Venice and Paris, I’ve included some of my favorite addresses in those cities as liner notes on the DVD.”

Fans of Catherine’s creations include Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Kate Bosworth, Sandra Bullock, Ellen DeGeneres, Macy Gray, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, Helen Hunt, Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman and Naomi Watts. Takashimaya has joined Saks online, Ylang 23 and Fred Segal in Santa Monica among the world-wide sales locations for the Catherine Michiels collection.

‘Voyage’ has a running time of six minutes and can be viewed at: www.catherinemichiels.com

Bon voyage!

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Catherine Michiels in the Stylephile

April 4, 2007

The Spirit of Giving

Often when a line claims celebrity fans, those actors have actually been "gifted" the pieces for free by hopeful designers and publicists. Spiritual jewelry designer Catherine Michiels can boast a different level of success, as her ancient talisman-inspired pieces are notoriously bought (yes, with an actual monetary exchange) and gifted by celebrities for celebrities. Since Michiels is also a Reike Master, perhaps her good vibes are responsible for A-list exchanges like Sharon Stone buying Elton John gold bracelets, Portia de Rossi giving Ellen Degeneres an "I’ll Never Stop Loving You" pendant, and Gwyneth and Apple receiving rose gold "Stardust" bracelets from a friend. Johnny Depp has custom designed a piece, Sienna Miller sports an ebony and skull "Stardust" bracelet, Uma Thurman rocked her own "Stardust" bracelets and Sheryl Crow bought every piece at her Self magazine shoot. Previously, Michiels’ lotus flower and skull Bob motif has only been available in ring form (pictured here), but the designer next plans to expand that collection. Ready To Wear and Custom: $150-$65,000, LA: Maxfield, 8825 Melrose Ave., (310) 274-8800, NYC: Takashimaya, 693 Fifth Ave., (212) 350-0100

http://www.thestylephile.com/blog/330000033/post/1240008124.html?category_id=9469

Thursday, March 8, 2007

The Catherine Michiels collection is now available at Saks Fifth Avenue


CONTACT:
Emily Rosenbauer SOLA Showroom
(212) 620-0988 (phone)
(212) 620-0566 (FAX) emily@solaSR.com www.catherinemichiels.com

The Catherine Michiels collection is now available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Los Angeles, California, February, 2007

The Catherine Michiels collection is now available at Saks Fifth Avenue available on:

www.saksfifthavenue.com

Saks Fifth Avenue is introducing Catherine in the ‘Fashion Incubator’ section of their website where three designers are featured. Catherine’s Stardust bracelets and necklaces can be seen in gold, lapis lazuli, tourmaline, silver, ebony and bone making for a celebratory combination to be worn separately or all together. They are presented along with her Recognition collection of pendants on washed silk that can be worn as bracelets or around the neck.

Fans of Catherine’s creations include Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Kate Bosworth, Sandra Bullock, Sheryl Crow. Ellen DeGeneres, Macy Gray, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, Helen Hunt, Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman and Naomi Watts. Pieces in the Catherine Michiels collection have been sought out and treasured by a loyal clientele responding to the aesthetics as well as the theme of each piece.

Catherine, a Reiki master, imbues her creations with a spiritual connotation that transcends jewelry and art. “I want to create something special that would remind the wearer that peace begins within. Finding peace for oneself is an important step towards creating it for the world. My designs are inspired by love, truth, serendipity and freedom.”