Joseph Altuzarra created his label ALTUZARRA in 2007 with a desire to provide a contemporary and practical wardrobe for the modern woman. Growing up in Paris and following a liberal art education in Philadelphia, Altuzarra went on to work for fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler and Givenchy before launching his own brand. As a result the ALTUZARRA identity lies between the legacy of French couture and the pulsating energy of New York, a sentiment which Altuzarra brings to his ATELIER SWAROVSKI collection for Spring/Summer 2011.

The beauty of Altuzzara’s accessory collection lies in the juxtaposition of materials, drawing together Altuzarra’s fashion and architectural background. Hexagonal shaped crystals are seated within clear resin structures and the crystals reflect the light that penetrates the transparent, linear designs. This distinction brings clarity, definition and a sense of fun to the stackable bangles, rings cuffs and necklaces available in a range of colours from the lighter shades of silver and crystal aurora borealis to the darker hues of crystal vitrail medium, montana blue and jet.

"I wanted to work on the idea of a very domestic material like resin, mixed in with the shine and luxury of Swarovski crystals. The juxtaposition felt very fresh."