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The remarkable story of Kiki McDonough, a leading female British designer and her globally renowned jewelry, which is much loved by the Royal family, and worn by the modern woman. Over 40 years, Kiki has built a globally renowned brand, designing a multitude of sought-after and timeless pieces. One of the first jewelers to popularise colored gemstones outside of the big three (rubies, emeralds, and sapphires), Kiki creates jewelry with a multitude of beautiful colors which speak to the stylish modern woman. With this in mind, she has long challenged the tradition that jewelry is to be bought by men for women, and instead aiming her works directly at the women for whom she is designing. Her jewelry is frequently worn by HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, while major pieces now form part of the jewelry collection at the V&A museum, London. This title looks back upon and celebrates Kiki's business, her life, and her remarkable story. From her very first concession in a friend's jewelry store in 1985, to striking out on her own, navigating through the chaos of family life, and finally building her brand into the global success that it is today, Kiki's story is as colorful and joyful as her jewelry.
Kiki McDonough: A Life of Colour: 40 Years of Gemstone Jewellery
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This title looks back upon and celebrates 40 years of Kiki's business, her life, and her remarkable story. From the delicate shimmer of amethysts to the radiant sparkle of citrines and peridots, Kiki's signature pieces have graced the ears and necks of style icons across generations - including HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla, and Princess Diana. "The eternal challenge for a designer is to make pieces which are relevant and modern as well as timeless ... The fact that Kiki McDonough has achieved this in countless collections over forty years is nothing short of a triumph" - Carol Woolton, jewellery historian and British Vogue Jewellery Editor On the eve of her jewellery business's 40th anniversary, Kiki McDonough opens the vault to share the remarkable journey behind one of Britain's most beloved jewellery designers. What began in 1985 with a single concession in a friend's store has since blossomed into a globally celebrated brand, known for its vibrant use of coloured gemstones, timeless elegance, and deep connection with the women who wear it. With over 200 stunning photographs, this beautifully curated book is both a visual feast and an inspiring portrait of a female-founded and female-led company that changed the face of modern jewellery. Through rich imagery and candid storytelling, Kiki reflects on four decades of creativity, determination, and evolution. She takes us behind the scenes of her design process, shares memories from the early, chaotic days of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and explores how her work continues to resonate with modern women around the world. Her mission has always been simple yet revolutionary: jewellery should be bought by women, for women, pieces that speak to their style, their confidence, their joy. More than a retrospective, it's a celebration of a legacy still in the making - a story as colourful and joyful as Kiki's exquisite jewellery.
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This title looks back upon and celebrates 40 years of Kiki's business, her life, and her remarkable story. From the delicate shimmer of amethysts to the radiant sparkle of citrines and peridots, Kiki's signature pieces have graced the ears and necks of style icons across generations - including HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla, and Princess Diana. "The eternal challenge for a designer is to make pieces which are relevant and modern as well as timeless ... The fact that Kiki McDonough has achieved this in countless collections over forty years is nothing short of a triumph" - Carol Woolton, jewellery historian and British Vogue Jewellery Editor On the eve of her jewellery business's 40th anniversary, Kiki McDonough opens the vault to share the remarkable journey behind one of Britain's most beloved jewellery designers. What began in 1985 with a single concession in a friend's store has since blossomed into a globally celebrated brand, known for its vibrant use of coloured gemstones, timeless elegance, and deep connection with the women who wear it. With over 200 stunning photographs, this beautifully curated book is both a visual feast and an inspiring portrait of a female-founded and female-led company that changed the face of modern jewellery. Through rich imagery and candid storytelling, Kiki reflects on four decades of creativity, determination, and evolution. She takes us behind the scenes of her design process, shares memories from the early, chaotic days of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and explores how her work continues to resonate with modern women around the world. Her mission has always been simple yet revolutionary: jewellery should be bought by women, for women, pieces that speak to their style, their confidence, their joy. More than a retrospective, it's a celebration of a legacy still in the making - a story as colourful and joyful as Kiki's exquisite jewellery.
ISBN
9781906506766
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Publication Date
June 10, 2025
Binding
Hardcover
Item Condition
New
Language
English
Pages
178
Keywords
Design | Individual Designers; Design | Jewelry; Design | Reference
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