Sophisticated yet fun, luxe yet accessible, unique yet wearable - we're obsessed with Alynne Lavigne jewelry for a lot of reasons - well-balanced reasons. The Canadian design duo infuses chic, minimalist creations with a healthy helping of personality and a dash of quirk, making their line really stand out. We heard from Alynne Lavigne and Eve Tobolka about what makes their brand tick.
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On Fifth: You started the line after becoming friends and realizing you were
both jewelry-obsessed. What were you both doing before? Had you ever designed?
Alynne: I
was getting a fine art degree and I used to make my own clothes a lot, Just
a Girl-era Gwen Stefani was a pretty big influence for me growing up.
Eve: I was completing a
journalism degree. Summer camp craft time exploring the art of gimp, hemp,
bead, and even wire jewelry were my jams.
SOF:
How would you describe your personal style?
A: Pretty simple. I
pair vintage with basics a lot. Eve's the one with the wardrobe; she's my
style icon/muse.
SOF:
Did you start the line with a certain aesthetic in mind? How would you say
that’s evolved?
A: At first we were
just collecting vintage jewelry, so when we started to design, there was
already such a wealth of inspiration. The design collection is still
inspired by vintage, but those references get more specific with each season.
I love using ball chain - it’s a total nod to growing up in the
90's.
SOF:
Where do you find inspiration for your designs?
A: Besides the vintage
collection, I'm inspired by the work stylists do quite often.
E: Personal style going
beyond what’s trendy, no matter what form, is totally fun, inspiring and even
brave.
Do
you have a favorite piece or something you wear everyday?
A: I wear the Pendant Necklace a lot, I layer it. Our Ball Chain Necklace and the Knuckle Ring also get a lot of play.
SOF:
What have some major moments been since the line started – any “I can’t believe
this is happening” milestones?
A: Being in Vogue Japan a few times has been really
cool. Twin Shadow seems to really like our stuff, which warms my heart.
E: I’m really proud of
the Numeral
Pin we designed with stylist Solange Franklin. It’s truly a costume piece
and lends to era of statement pins that I only hope will experience a
renaissance.
SOF:
What would you want people to know about your newest designs?
A: I'd like people to
know that I work on every single piece that goes out the door.
SOF:
Where are your favorite spots to shop?
A: In Toronto I
probably buy most of my clothes at Chosen or 69
Vintage.
E: 6 by Gee Beauty carries
a really great selection of local and international designers along with Fawn, Jonathan and Olivia,
and Easy Tiger for
gifts I always want to keep.
SOF:
What’s the last thing you bought?
A: This rust colored
mohair turtleneck from Chosen,
a Hoi Bo bag made out of
paper fabric and dinner at The
Black Hoof.
E: The answer to that
is almost always a bag of chips, but most recently I couldn’t resist the Kara dry bag.
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