Naure Goes High End for Lulu Frost

It’s been awhile since the craze for incorporating elements from nature’s creatures into jewelry began. Animal skulls, both real and emulated, have made their way onto necklaces, bracelets, rings and even purses or two. Feathers maintained a heavy presence for seasons now and show no sign of letting up, last seen adorninging the locks of many a stylish urbanite.

Perhaps this fascination with nature and all of its creatures stems from a backlash to the ever-increasing pace of technological advancement, or perhaps it’s just because above all else, nature holds an organic beauty that we can’t quite seem to beat, no matter how complex or intricate our creations may be. With feathers, bone and teeth already integrated into such adornments, one might think options are near exhaustion.

That, however, is where the Spring-Summer 2011 collection for Lulu Frost disproves this notion. Using luxe, high-end materials with the sharp spikes of porcupine quills, designer Lisa Salzer flawlessly blends a fresh organic component with luxury style to achieve a brand new aesthetic all together. Vintage crystal pieces are separated by bone pipe and long porcupine quills in their natural form drape over the collarbone, emphasized with square gold-coated rhinestones. The look is a step away from the raw edge that most animal oriented pieces, with styles best suited for a more upscale environment – perfect for adding a little edge to a decadent affair.

Text Tienlyn Jacobson
Source(s): Lulu Frost