Sobral, Brazil

In 2004, 2005 and 2006 R. Sobral won the Bijorhca Éclat de Mode Fashion Accessory award for his art jewelry, won praise from Paris Fashion School for wearable art in 2005 and won favorable press from the Paris fashion media for sophisticated “hip” handmade jewelry design. 

Honors

* Karl Lagerfeld, Spring 2008
* Marie Claire, May 2008
* Harper's Bazaar, January 2008

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History

During the hippie movement in the late 60’s, Carlos Alberto Rezende Sobral – nowadays Presidente and main designer of Sobral – impregnated with the culture of that time, used produce handmade purses of leather, sandals with tire soles and costume jewelry made from corroded metal with acid. By that time...
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The Jewelry Casting Process and The Company

The Sobral company is a progressive, green company that offers its employees fair benefits and is involved in the community.
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Angeles Flor, Argentina

The designers, Angeles Janza & Flor Fiszman, create contemporary jewelry, fashion jewelry, and accessories made out of aluminum. They combine aspects of expressive contemporary jewelry, playful experimentation, and they apply it, which generates products with a definite identity, economically accessible and with an aesthetic quality.

The mode of production is semi-industrial, with an artisan impression. Their professional experience as industrial designers allows them to optimize production management and design, relying on constant design and concept renovation.

The language of the pieces is transmitted through pure lines, and synthesize modern designs, with the artisan touch of engraving; a technique taken from traditional silversmith which is applied to the contemporary pieces. They find an application of alternative color from the usual (rocks, enamel) and they work with steel cable, generating lines and planes of color. These elements, of neutral reading, are complemented with the rustic craftsmanship of the textures. Another application of color is achieved with the inclusion of textiles such as Shantung, which generates new material for the accessory, with major delicacy and fluid contact with the body. The presence of the color wheel is fundamental for the role of the accessory, since this is the essential complement of the clothing.

Inside the product line are: necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and objects. With their fashion designs, they participate in fashion events as designers, since 2003, which permits them to be recognized and count on their wide clientele in Argentina and abroad.

Honors

* Featured in Treehugger Magazine, May 2008