Fashion + Jewelry: CFDA + Philip Crangi
Jewelry designer Philip Crangi
Photo: Ben Watts
Via Men.Style.com
On Monday, June 2, the Council of Fashion Designers of America awarded the prestigious Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent Accessory Design to jeweler Philip Crangi. Fellow nominees in the category were Justin Giunta of Subversive Jewelry and handbag/shoe creator Joy Gryson.
Crangi, a goldsmithing graduate from the Rhode Island School of Design, established his eponymous line in 2001 with partner and sister Courtney. He has distinguished himself with gold, wrought-iron, and steel creations rooted in history (the Greco-Roman era, Baroque ironwork, and Japanese armor). Indeed, you only have to walk through the main floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to realize these influences.
Philip Crangi cuff
Photo via CFDA.com
Crangi is notable to me for his men’s line—whenever I enter the hip men’s floor of Bloomingdale’s from the subway, I pause at the PC display before the escalator. It’s tough, masculine, and edgy without going too far.
Philip Crangi anchor necklace
Photo via ThePerfectCloset.com
Witness too, Crangi’s more affordable (mostly costume and sterling silver) collaboration with sister Giles, Giles & Brother, available at Barneys. On other diversification fronts, Crangi partnered with The Gap earlier this year in their second annual Design Editions white-blouse makeover; Crangi supplied a complementary rugged brass and metal chain and bolt necklace. And back in February, Crangi teamed with Vera Wang to create jewelry "on steroids," as Wang told W magazine, for her runway collection.
Necklace and two cuffs from the Philip Crangi–Vera Wang collaboration
Photo via W magazine
Check out Philip Crangi jewelry online at his Web site, CFDA, or Barneys.
Congratulations, Philip Crangi, for your inspired yet accessible design.
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OKC ANGEL commented:
HI , PLEASE TELL ME WHERE TO FIND THE PC CHAIN BRACELET SHOWN IN INSTYLE MAG WITH KATHERINE HEIGEL ONTHE COVER!! THANKS SO MUCH! :)
MensNecklaces commented:
I just love that necklace, I actually have something similar to
that and I'm interested to find the stylish men's necklace.
Toni Rumore commented:
Hi all, thanks for your comments. choategirl, we do cover
charitable endeavors in our 3 publications, but I agree that
there's always room for more coverage on the positive things the
industry does! We'll keep your suggestion in mind. Those interested
in sending JCK a press release should visit
www.jckonline.com/info/CA6380695.html for details.
DRD commented:
Welcome Back From Vegas Ms. Rumore....missed your blog....Always
looking for some real cool jewelry for the guys....I think I found
it...Thanks
choategirl commented:
I don't subscribe to JCK but am just wondering if you cover charity
events. The Society of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
recently held a ball and most attendees were adorned by Bulgari,
the evening's sponsor. I thought it would be good to advocate such
causes and how jewelry houses affiliate themselves with these
societies. Thanks. Choate1984
HMann commented:
Great blog. I know Philip personally and he's a great guy! Will
tell him of your post and am sure he will be very grateful.
