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Mon, Jun 07, 2010
Urban, The Straits Times
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by Karen Tee

Imagine crystal jewellery and designer stardust combined.

Famed crystal specialist Swarovski puts the two together in its Atelier Swarovski jewellery and accessories collection.

The collection, now in its sixth season, features a rotating roster of guest designers every season.

Its spring/summer 2010 collection is designed by architect Zaha Hadid, shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood and fashion designers Matthew Williamson and Jason Wu. Made from Swarovski's stunning crystals, each designer is free to come up with a capsule collection inspired by anything he takes a fancy to.

The collection was shown at the recent Audi Fashion Festival and is now available at the Swarovski boutique at Marina Bay Sands. Prices range from $255 to $1,180.

Urban scores e-mail interviews with Kirkwood, Wu and Williamson.

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Jason Wu

Propelled to international stardom after Michelle Obama wore his white, one-shouldered gown to the Inauguration Ball in 2008, this 27-year-old Taiwanese- American has become a face to watch in the fashion industry.

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Nichloas Kirkwood

The 29-year-old graduated from London's prestigious Central St Martins in 2005 and launched his eponymous brand the same year.

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Matthew Williamson

Popularly known as the Prince of Prints, Williamson, 38, is loved for his bohemian world traveller meets girl-about-town aesthetic.

>> Jason Wu

This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.

 

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