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What We Love: G by Gabrielle

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Australian accessories designer Gabrielle Brown is taking the fashion world by storm. Having started down under, been invited to the Emmy Awards Gifting Suites, and now sold worldwide and coveted by A-list celebrities and fashionistas alike, G by Gabrielle pieces are some of the most lust-worthy, style must-have of the season. Who doesn’t love jewellery? Man and women alike have a keen taste for watches, rings and earrings, which is why they are going to freak out when they see the savings that can be made on these sale items!

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How did you get your start designing jewelry?

I have been making and creating since I was a little girl, doing a jewellery course when I was about 13-14yrs old, and then slowly self-teaching as the years went on. It has definitely been a gradual process, only now really focusing on my passion and figuring out what my vision for the brand is and creating goals to achieve it. I would love to be able to share my creativity with children to ensure that their creative spirits are not lost to more traditional ways of teaching.

What inspired your latest collection?

With winter on the way in Australia, there is a huge shift toward marble and metals, so my latest resin collection has been based around that, and more monotone colour schemes for winter, compared to the bright bold colour pallet of the summer trends.

What did you see as the top Summer 2015 accessory trends?

Stacking or layering of jewellery is a massive accessories trend for 2015, and one that I love. In my humble opinion, you can never be wearing too many pieces of jewellery. So whether it is stacking multiple fine metal rings, or 3-4 bright bangles, layering and stacking your jewellery creates a great look, and one that I will continue to create long after 2015 has gone!

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What is one of your most defining signature pieces?

G by Gabrielle’s signature piece is the Princess Bangle, and it was born of inspiration from the bangle I had as a little girl. I never took it off. Its the connection to my childhood, where the creativity began and was so unharnesses, there was no fear as a child, and sometimes I think that can get lost as we get older

What inspires you in creating some of the season’s hottest and most trend-setting styles?

My tag line for G by Gabrielle is ‘Simple, Classic, Bold’ so I always try to ensure I follow those 3 rules.
I love colour and through my resin pieces am able to combine some unusual colour combinations that create a bold look for any outfit. I find inspiration through shape and colour in just about any area of my life. Loving nature and the amazing colour pallet it provides, definitely provides inspiration for pieces, but it can also be a simple as flicking through the pages of a magazine and seeing some designs or colours that get my brain working overtime!

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Are there any rules to fashion you live by?

I’m not one for fashion fads, and try to stick to my Simple, Classic, Bold motto when it comes to fashion. That’s why I love jewellery and jewellery design, as you are able to transform an outfit many different ways simply by changing your accessories.
I definitely think its important for people to dress how they like, fashion is a form of self-expression, and there should be no limits to it!

How do you use social media to build your brand?

Social media has been a great way to gain exposure for my products and a great platform for developing my personal brand. It has provided a way of connecting with my customers and followers on a more intimate level, allowing them to feel connected the brand and myself as an individual.

Best advice you’ve ever received.

Just do it! Back yourself. There is never going to be the right time to follow your dreams, make the decision and just go with it. It might be the right decision, it might not be, but at least you have made the decision and you are moving forward.

Greatest success or achievement with the brand?

We had a great achievement introducing our brand to the LA market through the Emmy Award gifting suite last August in LA.
It was an amazing experience and great exposure for the brand, and I look forward to continuing relationships in LA to further our presence in the LA market.

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Style Icon?

I’m a huge fan of Iris Apfel; she was and still is such a trailblazer when it comes to fashion and style, so unapologetically so!
I also love the styles of both Rachel Zoe and Sarah Jessica Parker. Their styles are funky yet still having that class and elegance about them.
I wish I had Rachel Zoe’s jewellery collection that is for sure

How would you describe your personal style?

I try to stick to the three words that I use to describe my jewellery, Simple, Classic, Bold. ( I sound like a broken record!) I like a style that can be amplified with accessories or simplified depending on the occasion. Having said that, I think style is something that evolves over time, thank goodness! Otherwise I would still have a perm and be wearing jumpers (sweaters) with shoulder pads!

3 Summer accessory must-haves.

I love a stack of bangles, whether it is a stack of bold colours of resin or fine metal bangle stacks, more is always less!
Teamed with your favourite statement earrings and sunglass you can’t go wrong!

Life’s Theme Song at the moment?

As corny as it sounds I love Britney Spears ‘Work’, its so true, and it gets me pumped and motivated!

Why you love Modeliste Magazine.

Modeliste magazine has everything from fashion, art to travel, it’s a constant source of inspiration for creative minds! I especially love it because it highlights the true vision and passion of an amazing lady following her heart, which I think there should be so much more of in this world.

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