CHARLOTTE CHESNAIS

Founded in 2015, Maison Charlotte Chesnais draws inspiration from the female form in the creation of jewelry. Creator of her eponymous brand, Chesnais studied at Paris' Studio Bercot and entered the fashion industry as a stylist at Balenciaga, working with Nicolas Ghesquière. After four years, she was tasked with the creation of jewelry. Thus began a long love story with jewels — after nine years dedicated to the Spanish label, the Parisian creator struck out on her own and launched her own line. Rings, bracelets, and earrings featuring sensual, delicate forms seemed to reference women's bodies themselves. The silver and silver-gilt creations, sometimes studded with stones, have taken the industry by storm, showing up on Fashion Week catwalks from Kenzo to Sacai in 2018, and Paco Rabanne the following year. At the intersection of jewelry and sculpture, each piece is delicately elegant, and perfect for everyday wear.