annxannxdesign lookbook 2016
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About ANNXANNXDESIGN
ANNXANNXDESIGN was founded in 2013 by
Han-Yin Hsu in Los Angeles, Cal i fornia. We l ike
to think of the body as a landscape for jewelry.
Our designs are focused on expressing the
elegance of this landscape, and explor ing the
gesture of each element as i t rests on the skin.
Mahuika Necklace 2.0 - The ref ined and completed result of
ANNXANNXDESIGN’s winning prototype entry in the Design
Museum Boston’s Rapid Jewelry Competit ion and the Shining
3D Fashion Show in Chengdu, China. We’re now happy to
introduce several var iat ions of the Mahuika Necklace to suit
dif ferent styles and dif ferent occasions.
Mahuika is the name of the Māori f i re deity, whose spir i t is expressed in the si lver ref lect ions,
evocative of gl istening f lames, which are visible in the movable structure of this necklace. Every
element is designed thoughtful ly as an individual form and also as part of an overal l gesture
to be draped around the neck. This necklace demonstrates a system for taking advantage of
3D print ing technology whi le treasuring the tradit ional si lver cast ing and pol ishing techniques.
MAHUIKA NECKLACE 2.0
In music, counterpoint is the overlaying of independent rhythms and contours with the
intention of creat ing harmony in their relat ionships. Inspired by this pr inciple, this necklace
design composes four dif ferent elements and expresses the energy in their relat ionships.
The pendent part of the necklace focuses on the interactive relat ionship of the overal l gesture, whi le
each element, or iginat ing from one of four or iginal shapes, changes gradual ly in size and shape.
COUNTERPOINT NECKLACE 2.0
3D print ing technology provides us with the chance to produce inter locking parts. I want to
explore the aesthetics of using this unique abi l i ty to design something that looks del ightful,
not only in the shapes themselves, but also when the parts involve each other. With this
necklace design, I want to express the shapes playing together.
Designed to bring out the qual i t ies of confidence and elegance; for the female to act bold and
take actions. From afar, i t shows off the simpleness of a clear moon shape, but gett ing closer,
the sophist icated arrangement of the del icate structure wi l l surprise the viewer. By extract ing
the sense of the butterf ly, I hope to share with you the butterf ly’s spir i t , which shows its identi ty
without fear.
BUTTERFLY COLLECTION
This necklace captures the swaying effect of the wearer ’s changing posture and move-
ments to show the del icacy and elegance of the body. When I designed this necklace,
I was inspired by tradit ional chain mai l techniques, to which I added a sense of spring.
OUNCE COLLECTION
Designed for the busy lady’s everyday wear.
The height dif ference of the hexagonal cel ls
ref lects the l ight l ike sparkl ing honey.
CONTACT
ANNXANNXDESIGN is based and located in Los Angeles, Cal i fornia.
Owner & Designer:
Han-Yin Hsu
Website: www.annxannxdesign.com
General Inquires:
Wholesale & Press Inquiries: [email protected]
Models:
Tiger Kaufman, Mozhdeh Matin, Scarlett Fynn