Check out what the lovelies over @ the Emerging Fervour blog have to say about Harlow In Chains...
"Harlow in Chains is jewelery on steroids…huge, in-your-face statement pieces are what make this jewelery label so unique…based in New York, Harlow in Chains was created by Jeni Jaques after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC..."
"All jewelery and hairpieces featured are comprised entirely of vintage and antique items; all items are lovingly hand-crafted by Jeni Jaques from Harlow in Chains, and all are one-of-a kind. To check out the rest of these campaign shots along with other collections on Flickr, then just follow this link."
Some pieces pictured are now available for purchase on my web-shop, as well as @ Old Hollywood & Honey; online or see the physical address below.
New works on the horizon for 2010! New collections include gloves, shoe jewelry, cocktail hats, feathered bags, feathered one-of-a-kind shoes, new jewels and much, much more!!
*NuWave Glamour Necklace available @ Old Hollywood or via my web-shop! . *Metal Collection Single Earring available @ Old Hollywood or via my web-shop! . *Brooks Collection Ruby Fringe Necklace available @ Honey! . *Damascene Movable Fan Necklace available @ Old Hollywood or via my web-shop! . Shop HIC Online: Harlow In Chains @ MyShopify! . Old Hollywood 110 Meserole Avenue Brooklyn, NY {Williamsburg area} . Honey 110 N.6th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 {between Berry & Wythe} *Honey Exclusively houses the 'Brooks Collection', including fringe necklaces anklets and more!
Sunday, December 13th:Harlow In Chains will be @ the Max Fish Holiday Market!! . I'll be selling my one-of-a-kind jewels, hairpieces and vintage and antique accessories! . . Come down and shop for the Holidays!! All items are sale-priced for the Holidays so come now and get these pieces while they're available!! . Hope to see you there!
November 23rd, 2009:Harlow In Chains & Lola's Rags came together once again to showcase our amazingly complementary lines on the rooftop of the Empire Hotel, on the Upper West Side, NYC. Funky beats, gorgeous models and of course, unique, one-of-a-kind jewels and hair accessories by Harlow In Chains and beautiful, vintage-inspired lingerie and evening wear by Lola's Rags!
The space was tremendous; like an indoor oasis and a turnout of 400+ *fabulous* people made the night absolutely amazing! The runway was about 60' in length and models had to turn corners, walk down stairs and pose for the 20+ photographers that were present to cover the event... the after-part was fantastic and the cocktails were just as fabulous!
*Left to right: Raquel of 'Lola's Rags'; Jeni of 'Harlow In Chains'.
Well, summer's come and gone, and fall is when we start jazzing things up a bit: more focus falls on fashion, events, nightlife! It’s getting colder so we tend to stretch our creative side and express ourselves further when we dress... events, openings, shows, parties, galleries... the list goes on & on! In the meantime, Harlow's working on several new collections, starting with "the Metal Collection".
This collection is slinky, sexy and created, of course, with 100% vintage and antique components. Some feature vintage and antique brooches, all are dripping in chains, featuring artfully draped chains, charms and accents… As always, no two pieces will be alike, and each piece is completely unique. Designed to accentuate the collarbone and chest area, or to add a bit of an edge to your LBD! These pieces are most certainly created to make a statement!
**’Metal Collection’ Vintage Brooch and draped Multi-Chain Collar Necklace**
Some other projects currently in the works include: shoe ‘jewelry’, recycled leather and feather/chain-trimmed cuffs, re-purposed, one-of-a-kind vintage gloves as well as a collection of shoes! I’ll also be bringing back my feather-trimmed vintage clutch bags & working on a new collection of hairpieces!
Well, summer's here and we're all going places... events, openings, shows, parties, the beach, BBQs... the list goes on & on! In the meantime, Harlow's coming out with a new collection: "the Brooks Collection"
*'Brooks Collection" fringe necklace w/rhinestone & pearl detail on vintage open-link chain in Ruby fringe*
Inspired by Louise Brooks and all the other women of the fabulous and over-the-top 'flapper' era, the collection focuses on fringe, sparkle and decadence. As always, no two pieces will be alike, and each piece is completely hand-sewn. Designed to accentuate what you're already wearing, these necklaces will almost appear as if they're part of the dress!! I'm also creating pieces that can be worn either draping down the front, or to drape down and sway across the back - depending on what you're wearing... a nice, open, scoop-back top or dress would look fierce with some fringe swaying back and forth. Incorporating antique elements such as a deco-era dress or shoe clip here, an antique locket there {and of course, what would this homage be without some pearls thrown in the mix?}, these pieces are most certainly created to make a statement! Brooches, bracelets and earrings will follow shortly!
**Custom pieces available!
**'Brooks Collection" fringe necklace w/deco-era rhinestone dress clips, Victorian steel-cut beaded shoe clip & rhinestone charm detail in Black fringe...
**'Brooks Collection" faux pearl and fringe necklace w/antique "B" initial piece, antique locket, Swarovski Crystal and vintage revolver charm in Ivory fringe...
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Some of these new pieces will be featured in the dynamic and swanky Pepper Pastor Salon in NYC! Located by the South Street Seaport, and with a long list of superstar clients and stylists, this amazing salon is the perfect home for my new collection! The vibe of this salon is best described as "Coco Chanel meets Tim Burton", and a superstar client happens to be the amazingly talented and multi-faceted Theo Kogan, formerly of the "Lunachicks"; now of "Theo and the Skyscrapers" and "Screen test". After next weekend, you should pay a visit, update you 'do and take a peek at the new collection!
Have you purchased a piece from Harlow? Have you absolutely fallen in love with it? So much so that you'd want to model it for my new website?? I'll be featuring the best of the best on my soon-to-be newly refurbished website!
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I'm holding an open casting call - calling all ‘real’ models!! All of the beautiful women who’ve chosen Harlow In Chains to add to their unique collection of personal adornment: rather than hiring professional models, I want youto represent my line!!
Whether it be an urban DIY shoot on the streets of Brooklyn, or a beautiful antiqued indoor shoot - have your Uber-talented photographer friend set you up and shoot you like there's no tomorrow! I'm not looking for a family portrait here; I'm looking for your best, mostcreative, funand artisticshots. So, if you've had any ideas bouncing around your head regarding a hot series or a dark, and alluring set of shots, now's the time to pull those out!!! ------------------------♥------------------------
Amateur or the real deal - take some amazing photos of yourself, wearing my pieces; get brave - use your Polaroid/Lomo/Holga/Diana cameras and your imagination; take one shot, several shots - hell, make it a series; if they look great and show my pieces in the best possible light, they'll be up on my site{s} for all to see!! I need the pieces to be shown in all their glory, and since I know that you're all as lovely, unique and mysterious as the pieces I've created for you, jump in and come up with something amazing! If you decide to shoot a full series, you'll get your own section in my gallery; tagged, linked and ready-to-go. No restrictions or limitations - the styling's all up to you!!
P.S. – Don’t worry about sending too many. If you send 30, only 10 may make it onto the HIC site, but the remainder will end up in my other galleries, so don’t worry about a thing.***Large resolution photos are welcome {and preferred}!!
Have fun with it!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!!
xoxo
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The {not-so} fine print:It’s easy – this is a simple, fun exchange…
Deadline: July 20th, 2009. If I receive some excellent shots after that date, I will use them, it just may take a little longer to get them up on the site.
A} I'll be using these photos onharlowinchains.com, as well as my other gallery sites. I’ll use the best in my table-top look-book. I may even use them to promote when interviewed or when a blog/magazine requests photos, so for any aspiring models out there, this will be great exposure!! You can use these in your own look-book/portfolios, as long as credit is given. ------------------------♥------------------------
**All MUST be credited as follows {both you & I}:
Jewelry by: “Harlow In Chains/link”
Model: “Name/link”
Photographer: “Name/link”
Location: “Location/link”
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B}You'll be able to do the same - put them up on your flickr, your myspace, personal website, modeling portfolio, etc.**The only requirement on both ends: Credit.
I will happily credit you {the fabulous model}, as well as thephotographer, anystylistsas well as anyclothing designersthat are involved. All I ask is that you do the same. "Jewelry by: Harlow in Chains/link to my website"
**All photos placed on flickr, myspace, facebook, etc must be tagged appropriately: your name, thestylist's name, photographer's name, location, clothing designers, etc...
**By sending me your photos you are agreeing to the terms stated above. These photos will not be used for profit in any way, simply for promotion. Email all photos to: Jeni {at} harlowinchains.com.
If there are any problems with that address, send them here: jeni_jaques {at} hotmail.com.
Harlow In Chains will be debuting new jewelry designs exclusive to the market at reduced prices, my handmade, one-of-a-kind vintage feather fascinators, as well as an amazing array of vintage cocktail dresses, garments, shoes, bags, belts, scarves, and much more!!!
♥. HUGE SALE!!! HARLOW IN CHAINS IS HAVING A SALE!!!! Out with the old, in with the new! Since I'm currently working on a new collection and to celebrate Valentine's Day, take 20% off your purchase price on any ONE item in the shop, and take 25% off the total purchase price on purchases of TWO items or more!!
Wait for a revised invoice! Sale ends 2/14/09!!!
♥. Also, enjoy free domestic shipping on any purchase totaling $100 or more!! International purchases will receive a 50% discount on shipping!
I am the creator. I collect, like a magpie and use all of my vintage and antique treasures as both components and inspiration to create my line, Harlow In Chains. Re-cycle. Re-purpose. Re-invent.
♥ Recent Editorial Coverage: Gasoline, OZON, Emerging Fervour, FAKE; 11/09, New York Mag's "Best of NY" 2009, LI Pulse; Feb '09, NVE, Working Class, Ins & Outs, Issue #13, New York Magazine's Blog: 'the Cut', Old Hollywood, Greenpointers, Undiscover, Laud, MetroPop, Brass Bouquet...
Also: Model Mayhem, Iqons, Shopify.com, Etsy, Design Society, Deviantart, Livejournal, Indiepublic, Stylehive, and Modepass.
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Where to shop:
. Old Hollywood: 99 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY
. Honey: 110 N. 6th St - Brooklyn, NY 11211
. Pepper Pastor Salon: 223 Front St, NYC, NY 10038
. Sayville Antique: 76 Railroad Ave, Sayville, NY 11782
. Artists and Fleas, 129 N. 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
. Brooklyn Flea: 176 Lafayette Ave ,Brooklyn, NY 11238
. Olive's Very Vintage: 434 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
. Exhale Spa: 150 Central Park South, NY, NY 10019
. Old Hollywood: 656 Ave of the Americas, NY, NY 10011
