Maleku Jewelry 2013 Pressbook

Welcome to Maleku Jewelry,

by jewelry artist Ileana Rojas-Bennett, features an enchanting line of original handcrafted jewelry inspired by the colors of the rainforest. Ileana Maria Rojas-Bennett was born in Costa Rica’s capital city of San Jose. She is a descendant of the Maleku Indian Tribe. “I was fortunate enough to grow up in the home of an outstanding artist. In fact my most basic childhood memory is one of my mother’s portraits and sculptures. My early years were fi lled with bright colors and fantastic shapes and designs. She was and still is my primary influence.”

After completing a master’s degree in education I moved to the United States and decided to pursue my passion for art. Beginning with stained glass, I created many eye-catching pieces before I learned to fuse glass, making dichroic glass pendants, rings and earring sets. I quickly realized the colors that were being created in my kilns were reminiscent of the vast kaleidoscope of colors I knew as a little girl in my native country. With this inspiration it was then that I decided to exclusively create jewelry with fashion, glamour, and the modern woman in mind and Maleku Jewelry Designs was born.

I now work with sterling and fi ne silver, 14, 22, and 24 K gold and semi precious stones such as blue Persian turquoise, black onyx, smoky quartz, jasper, astrophyllite, eudialyte and labradorite among others. I also particularly use freshwater pearls, corals, abalone, mother-of-pearl and others beauty from the depths of the sea. My beads are seed beads, handmade glass beads, and other trade beads that are beauties from the generations of many cultures. And don’t forget the world-famous Swarovski crystals from the Czech Republic which make every piece a treasure.”

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FASHION SPORTS

“MIAMI FASHION WEEK” SIZZLES WITH HOT DESIGNERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE “Miami Fashion Week” brought the brightest, emerging international designers showcasing their vibrant fashion and jewelry to Miami on March 19-22. World renown designers, entertainers, personalities, socialites and celebrities made this occasion a stylish feast devoured by thousands of South Floridian fashionistas, and hundreds of retail buyers. The 11th annual affair took place at the popular SoHo Studios in Miami’s trendy Wynwood Art District. DTM was front and center during this exciting fashion extravaganza.

“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” – John Keats Maleku Jewelry Designs unveiled its exclusive line of stunning jewelry showcasing dazzling semi-precious stones, custom-made necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and more. The line pairs quality metals (fine silver, sterling silver, 22K and 24K gold, copper) with lavish gemstones (pearls, onyx, turquoise, sapphire, garnet, jasper, etc.) to create breathtaking pieces. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, designer Ileana Rojas-Bennett remains proud of her blood lineage to the indigenous tribe of Maleku Indians. There are only about 500 Maleku people left in Costa Rica, and Ileana donates part sale proceeds to this group. “As a descendant of this artistic tribe, I respectfully pay tribute to the Maleku,” said Ileana Rojas-Bennett.

The featured piece, “Angelina,” is named after the princess daughter of “cacique” Tribal Chief Nicoyano. This superbly rich, exotic golden coin pearl necklace is coupled with smokey quartz and a turquoise pendant. “Maleku” means “Indian in love”, and this line ranges from $50-$1,500. Each purchase includes with a certificate of authenticity.

Visit Maleku Jewelry Designs’ Web site: www. malekujewelry.com.

Malaysian Datin Noor Fatimah is the genius fashion force behind the opulent Deanoor Batik Couture line. Sharing the splendid beauty of luxurious batiks, Deanoor Batik Couture brought magnificent high fashion designs to the Emerging East Designers Showcase. Event attendees witnessed lush batik textiles storming down the catwalk in bright colors, fused with traditional artwork and the finest craftsmanship. “Batik” originates from ‘titik’ (dot in Malay) and ‘amba’ (writing in Japanese), and derives from Asian countries: Malaysia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia and Thailand. Designs are inspired from flora and fauna with extraordinary artistic skill, boundless imagination, and a fearless magnificence. The featured striking batik effortlessly drapes the body with bursts of bright fuchsia, warm mandarin, subtle gray, intense fire, and vivid blue. For more information, please visit: www.deanoor.com.my During the extraordinary St. Vincent & The Grenadines showcase, Kimya Glasgow’s sophisticated fashion line dominated the runaway with gorgeous swimwear, relaxed women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, and comfortable evening wear in stylish cotton and lovely silks and linens.

Presenting a refined, ultra chic approach to cozy resort wear – Kimya Glasgow’s laissez-faire fashions reflected a leisurely Caribbean lifestyle using only the finest fabrics in an authentic, casual way.

A truly cool, smart collection, Kimya Glasgow’s line offers an uncompromising elegance for those with a relaxed fashion taste. The featured floor length creation has a plunging neckline, breezy fabric with a woven belt – perfect for any occasion. Visit http://kimyaglasgowdesigns.spaces. live.com/ for more information.

By Daisy Cabrera

La Semana de la Moda en Miami seduce con nuevas y fascinantes propuestas Español “Un elemento de belleza es un alegria eterna.”

– John Keats La semana de la moda en Miami trajo a las pasarelas las más brillantes y talentos emergentes en un encuentro en donde se dieron cita los diseñadores, artistas y grandes celebridades para hacer de esto una fiesta inolvidable para los amantes de la moda.

La entrega numero 11 de este evento tuvo lugar en el popular SoHo Studios del vanguardista distrito Wynwood Art. DTM estuvo en primera fila en esta celebración. Maleku Jewerly Desingns mostró su exclusive línea de joyas, dejando al descubierto una impresionante colección de piedras semi- preciosas, collares hechos a mano, brazaletes, anillos, aretes y mucho más. La línea unió la calidad de los metales (plata fina, sterling silver, 22 kilates y oro de 24 kilates) con piedras tan fascinantes como las perlas, ónix, turquesa, safiros, garnet, jasper, entre otras para crear piezas de ensueño.

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Nacida en San José, Costa Rica, la diseñadora Ileana Rojas-Bennett se mantiene orgullosa de sus raíces y de la herencia que guarda de la tribu Maleku Indians. Hay solo aproximadamente 500 personas Maleku en Costa Rica e Ileana dona parte de las ganancias de sus ventas a este grupo. “Como descendiente de esta tribu artística, respetuosamente hago tributo a la tribu Maleku”, dice Ileana.

La pieza en su colección ‘Angelina’, recibió este nombre precisamente en honor a la princesa, hija del cacique, jefe de la tribu Nicoyano. Este exótico collar incluye entre piezas cuarzo y pendiente de turquesa. “Maleku”, significa “Indio enamorado” y esta línea va desde los $50 hasta $1,500. Cada compra trae consigo un certificado de autenticidad.

Visita la página web de Maleku Jewerly Designs en www.malekujewerly.com Por otro lado, Datin Noor Fatimah es el genio detrás de la exquisita línea Deanoor Batik Couture Line, compartiendo la esplendida belleza de las batiks. Deanoor Batik Couture trae manificos diseños de alta costura al Emerging East Designers Showcase. El evento mostró en todo su esplendor texturas y colores

brillantes, mezclados con el tradicional trabajo artesanal. Los diseños son inspirados en la fauna y la flora con una extraordinaria habilidad e imaginación sin fronteras. Los colores que sin lograron protagonismo durante esta exhibición fueron el mandarina, fucsia y un vivo azul. Para más información puedes visitar www.deanoor.com.my Finalmente, durante la extraordinaria muestra de St. Vicente & The Grenadines, la sofisticada línea de Kimya Glasgow logro dominó la pasarela con una seductora línea de trajes de baños para hombres y mujeres, junto a piezas para la tarde matizadas por el estilo, en algodón y sedas y líneas. Kimya Glasgow, reflejando toda la alegría del Caribe y con un acento casual. Una colección inteligente y verdaderamente fresca, Kimya Glasgow ofrece una moda casual pero sin dejar de lado estilo, perfecto para cada ocasión. Visita http://kimyaglasgowdesigns.spaces.live.com/ para más información.

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                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                       

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