More is....More?

It seems to be that we have entered into a new day and age where everything is about the bigger, the better, and the more attention drawing you can make something (OK, rephrase, definitely revisiting a day in age...lets not so hastily forget Marchesa Luisa Casati, amongst many others). I think maybe for our generation it's less Marchesa and more Gaga, but nonetheless you get my point. What I can't but wonder is where a lot of this clientele is coming from.

Yes, toned down versions of the pop up ring are everywhere, but who is buying the originals that cascade inches off the finger? Who bought the Givenchy leather masks? And furthermore, who is keeping these artisans in business to continue creating such over the top accessories?

Exhibit A) A friend recently sent me a link for some jewelry she thought I'd really love, made by Joji Kojima (try saying that five times fast!), and while I can't say that I'd go around wearing it all the time, it definitely has appeal. It's very avant garde and macabre but never in my wildest dreams do I think I'd be clicking the checkout button for the pieces anytime soon. I'm not sure what I my reaction would even be if I saw someone on the street wearing most of these things. I guess here is the real question...I'm all for trying out trends and pushing the limits a little...but can anyone tell me who's walking their bunny rabbit in that S&M mask?

Text Corinna Fabre