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A NOTE FROM LOREN As the days are getting longer, the promise
tell me that their Loren Hope is their armor.
color. Day dreaming of sun-kissed skin, late,
like they can conquer anything. So at one
of warmer weather has me yearning for
balmy nights, iced cocktails, breezy dresses and open-toed shoes. Can you feel it? Spring is here. After an emotional, introspective
Fall collection, I decided I was going to let my mind rest and approach my work in an abstract, light hearted fashion. I explored color palettes that I felt were fresh and exciting, and began arranging colors and forms on my design boards. It’s a lot like
painting, except for your paintbrush is your
hands and your paint is sparkling crystals, colored rhinestones and cabochons. It was
very instinctual. I ended up having a lot of
They bring it out when they want to feel point I started looking at the royal jewels
of monarchs throughout history. I think images of these jewels were floating in my subconscious because many of the pieces feel regal and princess-like. The end result is a
collection that feels fresh, girly, sophisticated and playful.
We ventured to the iconic Parker Hotel in
Palm Springs, California to shoot our new
line. We had so much fun styling these
pieces and once we played with wardrobe we
discovered how truly versatile they really are.
fun with it and started creating flower and
Chock full of hand-set glass stones, carefully
thinking a lot lately about the modern girl
and mesmerizing iridescent stones, I couldn’t
leaf motifs. On another note, I have been
crafted flower petals, purple ombré leaves,
and how and why she wears jewelry. Not
be happier with this colorful collection.
only is it a form of self expression and social status, we wear it because simply put, it makes us feel like a queen. It makes us feel
beautiful and powerful. I have had women
With Love from Rhode Island,
OUR STORY It all starts at a historic mill in Rhode Island.
with carefully-sourced raw materials and endless ideas
jewel by jewel, link by link, it becomes a story made by hand
of a girl, her adventures, and the jewelry that transforms her.
Welcome to Spring/Summer 2014
Let’s go!
Faced with the harshest of winters, she decides to find Summer. She pulls out her best new baubles, packs her bags, and takes to the skies with California on her mind. Introducing...
A PALM SPRINGS FLING
DARLING DAHLIA Our new flirty floral statement necklace is a true outfit-maker, available in four sensational Spring shades
Dress: Vintage
FLOWER POWER Each individual petal is crafted by hand here in our Rhode Island studio before being pieced together into beautiful flowers. Our Dahlias are truly a labor of love.
DAHLIA NECK L ACE $358 each brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal L ARGE DAHLIA CUFF $148 each
brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal
SMALL DAHLIA CUFF $125 each brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal
SOPHIA STUDS $34 each brass, hand-colored glass
DAHLIA CUFF $125 each brass, crystal
Glasses: Warby Parker Pajamas: Sleepy Jones
SOPHIA STUDS $34
brass, hand-colored glass
DAHLIA NECK L ACE $358 brass, iridescent glass
CL AR A BR ACELET $65 brass, swarovski crystal
SMALL SAR R A CUFF $58 brass, swarovski crystal Dress: 4. Collective
Ice bucket in hand, she throws open the patio door and takes to the garden to get picking. “Even hotel rooms need fresh flowers,� she explains to a bemused on-looker as she tucks a Snap Dragon into the happiest of arrangements.
IN FULL BLOOM
VALENTINA NECK L ACE $418 brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal, glass cabochon
MAR A BR ACELET $65 brass, brass, crystal
CL AR A BR ACELET $65 brass, crystal
CL AR A BR ACELET $65 brass, swarovski crystal
DAHLIA CUFF $125
brass, iridescent glass, swarovski crystal
SAR R A CUFF $58 each
brass, glass stones, swarovski crystal
VER A EAR R INGS $118
brass, glass cabochon, swarovski crystal
SAR R A CUFFS $58 each brass, hand-colored glass
CL AR A BR ACELET $65 brass, swarovski crystal
ALEX CUFF $78 each
brass, hand-colored glass, crystal
CL AR A MINI BR ACELETS $48 each brass, crystal
Hat: J.Crew, Swimsuit: Urban Outf itters, Sunglasses: Vintage
Pausing momentarily to emerge from the pages of her book, she slips off her sunglasses before politely replying, “A French 75, please.�
POOLSIDE POISE
THE SARRA CUFF Available in two widths and seven colors, Sarra makes the perfect addition to your arm party.
SAR R A CUFFS $58 each
brass, hand-colored glass
CL AR A BR ACELET $65 brass, swarovski crystal
ALEX CUFF $78 brass, hand-colored glass, crystal CL AR A MINI BR ACELETS $48 each brass, crystal
MAR A BR ACELET $65 brass, swarovski crystal
SAR R A CUFFS $58 each brass, hand-colored glass
CL AR A BR ACELET $65 brass, swarovski crystal
ALEX CUFF $78
brass, hand-colored glass, crystal
CL AR A MINI BR ACELETS $48 each brass, crystal
MAR A BR ACELET $65 brass, swarovski crystal
Shoes: Loeff ler Randall
THE ALEX CUFF Our signature cuff has a fresh attitude— now available in five punchy new hues
VER A EAR R INGS $118
brass, glass cabochon, swarovski crystal
SAR R A CUFFS $58 each brass, hand-colored glass
CL AR A BR ACELET $65 brass, swarovski crystal
ALEX CUFF $78 each
brass, hand-colored glass, crystal
CL AR A MINI BR ACELETS $48 each brass, crystal
Hat: J.Crew, Swimsuit: Urban Outf itters, Sunglasses: Vintage
LOVELY LOLA Blooming with hand-set stones in a melange of our favorite floral colors, Lola puts more than a little “Spring� in your step.
LEONA NECK L ACE $368 brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal PIPPA PETITE NECK L ACE $128 brass, swarovski crystal
DAHLIA CUFF $148 brass, hand-colored glass CL AR A BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
MAR A BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
SAR R A CUFF $78 each brass, crystal, glass stones Shirt: J.Crew, Skirt: Anthropologie
“Why not?” She replies when they ask her to join in for a match. What they don’t know is they have come face-to-face with a seasoned professional. “Hold my drink,” she says, and takes a skillful swing.
CROQUET SAFARI
LEONA NECK L ACE $368 brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal PIPPA PETITE NECK L ACE $128 brass, swarovski crystal
DAHLIA CUFF $148 brass, hand-colored glass CL AR A BR ACELET $65 each brass, crystal
MAR A BR ACELET $65 each brass, crystal
Shirt: J.Crew , Skirt: Anthropologie
THE LEONA NECKLACE This spunky sparkler is inspired by exotic botanical shapes and shades. (Shown here with the Pippa Petite Necklace).
With a Bebel Gilberto tune playing softly from a nearby stereo, she sips icy lemonade daintily through a yellow straw and winks at a dashing gentleman across the veranda.
LEMONADE LUNCHEON
SOPHIA STUDS $34
brass, hand-colored glass
PIPPA BIB NECK L ACE $298 brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal CL AR A and MAR A BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
Swimsuit: Anthropologie, Cover-up: Vintage, Sunglasses: Karen Walker
TESSIE EAR R INGS $178
brass, hand-colored glass, glass cabochons, swarovski crystal
CL AR A and MAR ABR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
Sunglasses: Karen Walker Swimsuit: Anthropologie Cover up: Vintage
PERFECT PIPPA Colorful, palm frond-like clusters (each made lovingly by hand) make up our new summer-inspired statement
PIPPA BIB NECK L ACE $298
brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal
ALICE NECK L ACE $258 brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal CL AR A and MAR A BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
Sunglasses: Karen Walker Swimsuit: Anthropologie Cover up: Vintage
DAHLIA SMALL CUFF $125 each brass, hand-colored glass
A PALM SPRINGS FLING PLAYLIST 1. Here Comes the Sun, The Beatles 2. A Summer Thing, Cayucas 3. Get Going, Headlights 4. Rhum et coca cola, Jean Sablon 5. Can’t You Tell, Vetiver 6. There She Goes, The La’s 7. Put a Light On, Generationals 8. Coconut, Harry Nilsson 9. Watermelon Man, Mongo Santamaria 10. Samba da Benção, Bebel Gilberto 11. Sunrise Sunset, We Are Trees 12. Pauvre Lola, Serge Gainsbourg & Alain Goraguer 13. In the Mood, Glenn Miller & His Orchestra 14. Wonderful World, Otis Redding 15. Hide Away, Freddie King 16. I Wished On the Moon, Billie Holiday 17. Wishes and Stars, Harper Simon 18. Dance Me to the End of Love, Madeleine Peyroux 19. Diamond Beach, Summer Fiction 20. Moonlight Serenade, Glenn Miller & His Orchestra LISTEN WHILE YOU BROWSE4
HER A NECK L ACE $478 brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal, glass cabochons MIA LONG PENDANT $178 brass, glass cabochon, swarovski crystal CL AR A and MAR ABR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
THE HERA NECKLACE Hera: Wife of Zeus, Queen of the Heavens. Whether worn long for an effortless, bohemian feel, or short for a regal look, either way, you’ll look (and feel) like royalty.
HER A NECK L ACE $478
brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal, glass cabochons
MIA LONG PENDANT $178
brass, glass cabochon, swarovski crystal
CL AR A and MAR A BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
Top: Splendid Skirt: Vintage Givenchy Shoes: Joie
MIR ABEL EAR R INGS $138
brass, glass cabochon, swarovski crystal
PIPPA BIB NECK L ACE $298 brass, swarovski crystal, glass
ELISE NECK L ACE $158
brass, glass cabochon, swarovski crystal
CL AR A BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
MAR A BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
SAR R A CUFF $78 each brass, crystal
Top: Tibi Pants: Emerson Fry
Warm waves of laughter from the hotel bar signal the start of a full evening. Her bed is strewn with dresses, her vanity is layered in jewels. “How is a girl to choose?� She asks no one in particular, contemplating a mid-dinner costume change.
COCKTAIL HOUR
MIR ABEL CLIP-ONS $98
brass, crystal, glass cabochon
LOL A NECK L ACE $378 brass, hand-colored glass, swarovski crystal, glass cabochons
Dress: Anthropologie Glasses: Warby Parker Clutch: Vintage Moschino
SAR R A CUFFS $78 each brass, hand-colored glass
CL AR A BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
CL AR A MINI BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
Jacket: Vintage Dress: Tibi
ABBA EAR R INGS $68
brass, hand-colored glass, crystal
BLYTHE NECK L ACE $88 brass, hand-colored glass
PIPPA BIB NECK L ACE $298 brass, swarovski crystal, glass
SAR R A CUFF $78 each brass, crystal
CL AR A and MAR A BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
TESSIE EAR R INGS $178
brass, hand-colored glass, glass cabochon, swarovski crystal
MIA COLL AR NECK L ACE $388
brass, swarovski crystal, glass cabochon
SAR R A CUFF $78 brass, crystal
CL AR A and MAR A BR ACELETS $65 each brass, crystal
Dress: Tibi, Shoes: J.Crew, Clutch: Anthropologie
On her last evening at the hotel, she dons a vintage Halston dress and takes to the grounds. Watching the sun set, she vows: “I hereby swear to make each new day my own personal adventure.�
A GOLDEN GOODBYE Until next time...
MIA NECK L ACE $168 brass, crystal, glass
BLYTHENECK L ACE $88 brass, hand-colored glass
MIR ABEL CUFF $138
brass, swarovski crystal, glass
MIA CUFF $178
brass, swarovski crystal, glass Dress: Vintage Halston
TEAM LOR EN HOPE Loren Barham founder, design, photography
Aaron Barham business development
Jade Perkins, model
Sara Kate Huff art direction, propping, styling
Sarah Tolzmann concept design, layout, copy
special thanks: Monkee’s of Raleigh • Trina Turk • Sleepy Jones • Emerson Fry
THE SPR ING/ SUMMER ‘14 COLLECTION Shop these and more at lorenhope.com
Large Dahlia Cuff $148
Small Dahlia Cuff $125
Blythe Necklace (3 colorways) $88
Valentina Neckace $418
Dahlia Necklace (4 colorways) $358
Alice Necklace (4 colorways) $258
Lola Necklace $378
Talia Necklace $268
Vera Clip-ons $118
Elise Necklace in “Bloom” & “Pixie” $158
Luna Necklace $428
Luna Earrings $118
Mia Collar $388
Mirabel Cuff $138
Mia Short Necklace $168
Mirabel Earrings $138
Pippa Petite Necklace (3 colorways) $128
Hera Necklace $478
Mirabel Clip-ons $98
Pippa Bib Necklace (3 colorways) $298
Tessie Earrings $178
Mia Cuff $178
Alex Cuffs $78
Mia Long Pendant $178
Large & Small Sarra Cuffs $58-$78
Leona Necklace $368
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