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.

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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.

Jewelry-Handbags-Clothing-Furnishings

“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."
....................................................................Catherine Michiels
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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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