July, 2020 | MELANIE GRANT

STEPPING OUT

by Admin Melanie | Jul 15, 2020 | Styling

Satin pumps may not be practical but they are beautiful especially when crafted by Hermes.

MEET THE TWINS

by Admin Melanie | Jul 14, 2020 | Art Directing

A pair of diamonds from Graff stand out, even in a crowded market.

DENIM DELIGHT

by Admin Melanie | Jul 14, 2020 | Styling

Furniture so cool it will make you weep with pleasure.

CLUTCHING AT STRAW

by Admin Melanie | Jul 14, 2020 | Art Directing

It’s time for tiny bags with fringe benefits. This take on the traditional Provencal market bag is perfect for carrying your Airpods, less so a baguette.

LOOPING THE HOOP

by Admin Melanie | Jul 14, 2020 | Art Directing

Hoop earrings have been a jewellery-box staple for centuries, adorning the ears of bad girls as much as good.

Shine a light

by Admin Melanie | Jul 14, 2020 | Art Directing

Simplicity is the key with this conceptual paper shoot for The Economist.

THE SPACE RACE

by Admin Melanie | Jul 14, 2020 | Art Directing

The lasting allure of watches that have been in orbit.

THE RISE OF UGLY TRAINERS

by Admin Melanie | Jul 14, 2020 | Art Directing

The humble gym shoe became a fashion trophy or the ‘male corsage of contemporary culture’ according to Rick Owens.

MILITARY UTILITY

by Admin Melanie | Jul 13, 2020 | Art Directing

The military look is hot on the catwalk. but is it flattering as well as functional?

THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE GROTESQUE

by Admin Melanie | Jul 13, 2020 | Art Directing

Shaun Leane makes jewellery unlike anyone else with a fierce, primal and passionate outcome.

THE HIGH-JEWELLERY HIGHWAY

by Admin Melanie | Jul 13, 2020 | Writing

From a 100-carat diamond to the ancient art of inlay, via a surprise gemology quiz. Melanie adds this to her luxury column at The Economist.

INKREDIBLE

by Admin Melanie | Jul 13, 2020 | Art Directing

Five pens worth writing home about.

VERSACE: THE RESURRECTION

by Admin Melanie | Jul 13, 2020 | Art Directing

Twenty-one years after her brother’s murder, Donatella Versace has revived the family brand.

GIRL WITH THE PEARL EVERYTHING

by Admin Melanie | Jul 13, 2020 | Styling

Recession in the pearl business forced jewellers to innovate and pearls are now starring in some of the most creative jewellery around.

ARM CANDY

by Admin Melanie | Jul 12, 2020 | Styling

Sparklers you could get attached to.

HOW WILL JEWELLERY EVOLVE POST PANDEMIC?

by Admin Melanie | Jul 11, 2020 | Writing

One thing’s for sure; things will never be the same again.

THE JEWELLER’S ART

by Admin Melanie | Jul 11, 2020 | Writing

James Taffin de Givenchy comes from one of fashion’s grandest families but his use of gemstones is more original than traditional. Melanie writes a profile for The Economist.