Valentine limited edition ‘Always’ for Steven Alan from Catherine Michiels

Los Angeles, California, 2008

Jewelry designer Catherine Michiels is offering a limited edition Valentine offering of her ‘Always’ pendant from the Recognition collection as an exclusive for Steven Alan. This special pendant is available in sterling silver with five rubies as highlights.

The ‘Always’ bears the inscription, “I’ll never stop loving you”; a reminder that you should love yourself and then go on to love another.

The ‘Always’ is designed by Catherine to be worn on a same silk tie as a bracelet or necklace. They are often worn by men next to their wristwatch.

The Valentine ‘Always’ can only be found in Steven Alan stores or at: www.stevenalan.com

Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will go to Love 146 for the protection of children.

Robo Bro

Los Angeles, California, 2008

Charles Arnaud Demeester, the son of jewelry designer Catherine Michiels, has designed and launched his first creation known as ‘Robo Bro’—a sterling silver pendant in the form of a robot with attitude.

“I first created Robo Bro in some paintings I made when we were living in New York,” says Charles. “I sold them to people in the street; five dollars for the small ones and ten for the larger ones. I was seven at the time.”

More recently, Charles refined the design providing detail to the ‘Robo Bro’s’ internals as seen from the back of the mini sculpture. The result is the cocky and charming pendant that is a reflection of the designer’s personality. The ‘Robo Bro’ pendant will soon be accompanied by a T-shirt sporting the likeness.

Charles is currently in the seventh grade at a French-American school in Los Angeles and speaks French and English with equal ease. Last year, Charles received the Athlete of the Year trophy at school where he excels at soccer and baseball. He is also active in off-road motorcycling and is an accomplished skateboarder.

Fans of his mother’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. Charles has set his sites on a slightly different market for ‘Robo Bro’. “I can see kids my age wearing “Robot Bro’, but I think some adults will want him, too. Except they’ll probably want him in gold with diamond eyes.” He adds, “’Robo Bro’ is cool, like ‘Bob’, one of my mom’s designs. Everyone likes ‘Bob’ no matter what age they are. I think ’Robot Bro’ will get the same reaction.”

’Robo Bro’ can be found at: www.catherinemichiels.com

Catherine Michiels debuts ‘Amulet’ series within her Recognition collection

Los Angeles, California, 2008

Jewelry designer Catherine Michiels debuts the new ‘Amulet’ series as an addition to her Recognition collection. The first two pieces to be unveiled are the Zinnia and La Manouche. Amulet is defined as an object that protects one from trouble.

The Zinnia is a flower known to attract butterflies, which are seen as the personification of a person’s soul. With “Love Absent Friends” inscribed on the reverse side, the Zinnia serves to remind us of those who mean so much but, because of time and distance, do not inhabit our daily lives.

La Manouche (the Gypsy) is a reminder to live fearlessly. The branch and cone are from the pine tree which is evergreen and immune to the change of seasons as we need to be immune from all that life can put in our path. The engraving on the reverse side reads, “Fearless”.

“I wear mine next to my watch,” Catherine explains. “When time demands my attention, I am also reminded of what is really important in my life.”

These amulets are designed by Catherine to be worn together on the same silk tie as a bracelet or necklace. Their unique shape allows them to fit together as if they were one piece.