Today’s designer feature is Charlese Antoinette and her line CHAR {ant} Jewelry.
CHAR{ant} is a modern (sometimes futuristic) fashion jewelry line. All designs are made with the highest attention to detail and with the best quality materials and techniques.
I have been a designer for as long as I can remember. I used to sketch clothes and accessories for my Barbies. I would take scraps of fabric and make clothes for them. LOL. I had a small clothing brand for a while but I put it on hold and decided to pursue Costume Design. I was doing well in that field but I missed creating and designing product. I always loved making the accessories and earrings to go along with my clothes. While on a break between films I decided to take a silversmithing class to see if it was something I could do well. I fell in love with jewelry design, starting with something raw and flat and working with my hands to make it 3 dimensional. I started getting interest from people I had worked with in the fashion industry who saw my designs and from there I created CHAR {ant} Jewelry!
My inspiration comes from nature and different cultures. There aren’t any shapes I can create that haven’t already been created naturally. I’m also really inspired by tribal adornments of people from regions all over the world.
I have creative control! As a creative person, people often want to hire me for my expertise but dictate how things should be done. With CHAR {ant}, I can make anything I want! It is so liberating!
My pieces were in Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been?” video and recently on Uncovet.com!
Rita Ora, Solange and Rihanna
Never give up on your dreams. Work your ass off and believe it will come to pass.
I love the new line! I definitely want the Fringe necklace and earrings and all the rings… yep… and the cuffs… lol… no shocker there!
Charlese, thanks for sharing your story and your spectacular designs with the MKB Community! Keep up with CHAR {ant} Jewelry through her facebook, instagram and twitter pages!
AND… stay tuned, there will be a Char{ant} Jewelry Giveaway coming up!
xoxo- Kellie