One on One Interview with Nissa Wegienek

Nissa has been a guest designer of Gen Art at the InStyle Magazine show, has caught the eye of the Saks Corporations’ and has been featured in Women’s Wear Daily as “One to Watch.” I met Nissa and instantly gravitated towards her designs! Continue reading to learn more about her and her jewelry.

When did you start designing jewelry?

I started designing jewelry while still in design school. I was invited to do a collection for Saks Corporation, which was distributed nationally to their stores. I made 3,000 bracelets by hand! It was my first foray into larger scale production.

What inspires you when designing a collection?

I’m very inspired by “forgotten pieces” and their history. Several times a year I conduct what I call aesthetic treasure hunts, where I scour vintage stores and antique malls in search of special pieces to reinvent into new creations. Then I remake them, preserving their original qualities while adding a modern element.

I adore cute jewelry with beachwear. Which item from your collection do you think would go best with any bathing suit?

I think the new coral ring or the coral single cuff would be perfect for the beach.

Where can your jewelry be found?

I’ll be doing lots of trunk shows at Henri Bendel over the summer! You can also find my jewelry at Thistle & Clover boutique, Hillary Flowers boutique, Pepper Pastor Salon and you can always find me on the web at www.nissajewelry.com.

What’s next for you and your company?

My jewelry will be carried within the Old Hollywood shop in the new Limelight Marketplace. The space is scheduled to open on May 7^th in the old Limelight Church that used to be the infamous nightclub of the same name.

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Wednesday, May 19th

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New York, NY

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Sun. May 30th – Wed. June 2nd, 10am-8pm

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