ESSENCE COLLECTION

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Inspiration

Essence Collection takes you on a journey to the soul, as we explore the eternal topic in philosophy, Aristottle's definition of metaphysics "being as being", and answer with the design creation. As the pandemic has urged us to change our routines, our lives and behaviours are also put in different light. Under the circumstanes, Olivia Yao returned to the fundamentals and launched the new collection "Essence", to explore various design materials, the probable applications of metalwork, and how accessories interacts with the body and presentation. Through the collage of different jewellery and metals, Essence collection develops a series of organic lines to interact intimately with the body. Despite the simple structure, each piece is unique and versatile, and chllanged the specs and limits of traditional metalwork, breaking conventional builds of light jewelry on the market. We also invited modern dance performer, Lin You Rulai, to reinterpret the physicality of this collection. Through dance moves articulating the perceptual instinct, we presented our revelation from the past year: "Only by continuous creation and movements, can we incessantly accumulate the essence of life."

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Moirae

Named after the three goddesses who oversee the fates of man on earth, the chapter, Moirae, is the prelude to the Essence collection, performing the first movement that tells the beginning of life. The metal twists on one hand represent how fate and relationships of man intertwined, and on the other illustrate baby in the womb, curled up around the pearl, expressing a restrained yet powerful imagery.

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Hermes

The chapter, Hermes, is named after the god of communications, seeing that our sense of fulfillment largely relies on the interaction with others. Versatile design with parallelled metal beads is featured in this chapter. While metallic elements bear strong character, they also show a sophisticated, refreshing finishing touch when matched with pearls and the natural curve of the body. Each of the work is versatile, with more than two ways to wear them, and hence opened up great potential of the collection.

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Tyche

Tyche, the goddess of chances, as beautiful and unpredictable as the foam on the ocean, while bringing forth the grand turning point in life. The pieces in this chapter features sheet metal, resembling the texture of sea surface, with pearls floating on the waves, creating a gorgeous fashion.

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Ananke

Ananke is the personification of the inevitability. This works in this chapter are composed of squared shapes, yet while rectangulars may seem stiff, when paired with smooth pearls, the rigidness and tenderness strikes a delicate balance, and formed a unique harmoney.is the personification of the inevitability. This works in this chapter are composed of squared shapes, yet while rectangulars may seem stiff, when paired with smooth pearls, the rigidness and tenderness strikes a delicate balance, and formed a unique harmoney.

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