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About The Designer:
Born in 1980, Vanessa Mooney is a rare breed of a Hollywood rebel, harnessing a unique look and attitude, which transcends into her distinctive accessories line. The great-granddaughter of Harry Warner (one of the original Warner Bros.) has been infatuated with the freedom that art provides and obsessed with all forms of art, music and fashion, her entire life. It was in 2009 when she founded her eponymous line under a core idea: let uninhibited design intuition lead the way.
Self-taught, Vanessa designs everything in her studio in Downtown Los Angeles, combining unexpected materials and techniques that make each design feel brand new. Eclectic in her personal style choices, she portrays “model-off-duty” fashion with a rock ‘n’roll, boho-chic edge. An avid traveler with a keen interest for unexpected beauty, she derives inspiration from different ethnicities and cultures.
With an ever growing following embracing her designs including celebrities like Katie Holmes, Vanessa Hudgens, Venus Williams, Jennifer Lopez, Lily Allen, Juliette Lewis, Devendra Banhart and Hayden Panettiere… Vanessa Mooney may just be the one to watch. Her pieces can be found in over 500 of the top specialty stores and boutiques in the U.S. and abroad, including Bergdorf Goodman, Cusp, ShopBop, Madison and American Rag Cie. She can also be found in pages of Harper’s Bazaar, In Style, Nylon, Cosmopolitan, Us Weekly, Marie Claire and Glamour to name a few. She has scored high-profile collaborations with premiere U.S. retailers like: Calypso, Urban Outfitters, Club Monaco, Madewell, and is now expanding into handbags and footwear.
Handcrafted, often intricate, always unique and ever imaginative; Vanessa Mooney is a brand, a lifestyle, a state of mind.
Q: Hi Vanessa! What are some of the things you’re into?
A: I love the beach, the mountains, the ocean but I also love the city—L.A., NYC, and Paris! I have always been interested in anything related to the arts whether it was music, painting, or fashion. I grew up in Hollywood so music and street style were always something I related to and was into. I have a love for anything that is creative and inspires others to be creative. I find beauty in so many things, like people and their expression of what is interesting and beautiful to them
Q: What inspires your jewelry making?
A: For me it’s always an accumulation of sights, feelings, and ideas that start off my collections—I am always looking and watching everywhere I go. I always feel a combination of inspiration as I get going and the pieces are completed. I like that feeling of random combinations that occur when I am done and I look at the overall collection! It doesn’t feel forced but more of a flow from one piece to another.
Q:What type of girl wears your jewelry?
A: I feel I design for that girl on the street, who you pass by and look twice. It is for someone who isn’t afraid to be themselves, and tries to experience new things in life and their travels. I think the girl that wears my jewelry wants something different, so instead of doing what she sees other people do, she makes it her own in whatever way she does!
Q: What are some tips you would give to someone who is interested in buying jewelry, but doesn’t know where to start?
A: Definitely build a collection of pieces! Jewelry is super fun and can make clothing exciting. Start with something that gives you a good, sexy, tough, or fun feeling when you have it on, while also complementing your body or personality! I surprise myself all the time with suddenly wanting to wear something I would have never thought I would be into. You just have to go with it try not to limit yourself!
Q: Do you have any idols when it comes to jewelry?
A:I don’t know that I have idols but I really admire the work that other jewelry designers do. Pamela Love, Pade Vavra—there are so many!
From Vanessa Mooney the "morning cuff" features two turquoise stones in a carved brass setting.
- Brass, turquoise
- 1 3/4" wide
Add some drama to your neckline with this one of a kind statement necklace by Vanessa Mooney. Artfully crafted from rutilated organically shaped stones and shiny brass, you're sure to be fashion's darling when you slip on Neysa.
- Brass, polished rutliated quartz
- 35" long
- Ornate toggle closure
- Hand made in LA
Take on the tribal trend with this stretch bracelet from Vanessa Mooney. White bone beads are enhanced by a brass tube and African glass snake beads for a gentle pop of color
- Bone beads, brass, African glass beads
- 2" diameter
- Stretch fit
- Hand made in LA
Take in the tribal trend with the Colleen Bracelet. Hand Crafted from brass spacers, veined inlaid turquoise and veined inlaid coral, this cutting edge bracelet will elevate your standard arm candy to new levels.
- Brass, turquoise, coral
- Approx. 2 1/4" diameter
- J hook closure
From Vanessa Mooney the "afar from this world" bracelet of goldtone metal with tribal patterned beads.
- Goldtone metal
- 6" long
- Spring ring clasp
The gypsy chic Bella necklace is crafted from delicate brass and a sideways moon pendant made of pearl. Fashion alert: goes great with a flowy top and narrow bottom!
- Brass, pearl
- 16" long
- Spring clasp
- Hand made in LA
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