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Anne Koplik
Vintage Costume Brooch
A collection of hand applied crystal and enameled brooches. Made in USA
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The new Mrs. O book celebrates Michelle Obama's keen eye for style and inspired us to find Anne Koplik's sensational vintage brooches.
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Special Guest Comment
Welcome everyone,
My name is Anne Koplik, founder, and head designer of Anne Koplik Designs. For over 28 years, our designs have been combination of my innate sense of style along with a vast knowledge of glass jewels, crystals, and brass findings to create original works of art treasured year after year for their classic, heirloom quality.
We are very flattered to be associated with the book "Mrs O - The Face of Fashion Democracy” as Michelle Obama has also created her own classic, timeless style.
Thanks to Daily Grommet for this opportunity and looking forward to chatting with you!
My name is Anne Koplik, founder, and head designer of Anne Koplik Designs. For over 28 years, our designs have been combination of my innate sense of style along with a vast knowledge of glass jewels, crystals, and brass findings to create original works of art treasured year after year for their classic, heirloom quality.
We are very flattered to be associated with the book "Mrs O - The Face of Fashion Democracy” as Michelle Obama has also created her own classic, timeless style.
Thanks to Daily Grommet for this opportunity and looking forward to chatting with you!
Anne Koplik
on Oct 28, 2009
If you are considering the brooches, be sure to click on the photo to enlarge it. I want you to see that the brooches are very finely crafted and can't be confused with cheap foreign-made costume jewelry. It is hard to see that in the tiny photos, and in our video.
Jules
on Oct 28, 2009
Daily Grommet I'm always amazed when you make me interested in something I didn't realize I had any interest in! Mary - has Michelle Obama always had this natural sense of style or is it something that she developed more recently in response to her position as First Lady?
Kate
on Oct 28, 2009
I guess I had a second question for either of you...is it best to choose an accessory that matches the colors you are wearing, or better to pick something that complements the colors you're wearing but is not necessarily a perfect color match.
Kate
on Oct 28, 2009
My wife is a huge fan of Anne Koplik Jewelry and even follows them on Facebook! The jewelry is beautiful and very well made (I believe they are even HAND MADE!) Great choice of accessories for the book!
Ed
on Oct 28, 2009
Special Guest Comment
Hi Kate, I feel it is best to choose an accessory that matches the colors you are wearing. Such as our dragonfly brooch which can be worn with neutral clothing such as browns, creams and tan colors - these colors are all in the detail of our brooch. Thanks for the question.
Anne Koplik
on Oct 28, 2009
Special Guest Comment
Hi Ed, Thank you for the compliment and you are right all of our jewelry in hand crafted in addition we use only the finest materials, Made with CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements, semi-precious stones, antique glass beads, and exclusive hand enameling. We individually design, produce, and ship from our New York, USA studio. Anne Koplik Designs was also honored by Swarovski as one of the top designers using Swarovski crystals."
Anne Koplik
on Oct 28, 2009
LOVE LOVE LOVE brooches. I wear them on everything! Coats, shirts, sweaters, skirts, belts, scarves, hats, purses, shoes (try wearing a different one on a simple shoe for evening).... I even hang them from my chandeliers and Christmas tree at the holidays! Tra la la la.... Love these brooches too. Looks like good quality.
CookingDiva
on Oct 28, 2009
Special Guest Comment
Hi Kate, I think that Michelle Obama's style has evolved as she's stepped into public life. And as first lady, she has certainly turned to an increasingly diverse body of designers. I imagine Mrs. O has always had a certain style sensibility, but it had expanded and become more exciting over time. Best, Mary T.
Mary Tomer
on Oct 28, 2009
Special Guest Comment
Hi Kate, I will defer to Anne as the brooch expert! But a few things I've picked up from following the first lady's style... a trio of brooches at the neckline can be stunning and unexpected. The first lady has worn this style for the DNC and more recently in Copenhagen.
Mary Tomer
on Oct 28, 2009
Special Guest Comment
Dear Cooking Diva…Love, Love, Love your brooch enthusiasm. I agree there are many uses beside wearing them on a blazer. We take great pride in our exclusive designs and hand-crafted production. Happy brooch wearing!!!
Anne Koplik
on Oct 28, 2009
Hi Mary - your book looks gorgeous (and I'm a huge fan of Mrs. O!!). Have you ever had the opportunity to speak with her or do you think she follows what you write about her style? Would love to hear how you got started writing about her.
Sara
on Oct 28, 2009
Special Guest Comment
Hi Sara! I haven't had the opportunity to meet Mrs. O but would love to! I can't imagine she has time to follow Mrs-O.org, but I know others at the White House are aware and check it out on occasion. My inspiration for the site was in August 2008, while watching the DNC. I loved Michelle Obama's combination of strength and femininity, and her mix of high and low fashion.
Mary Tomer
on Oct 28, 2009
Special Guest Comment
Dear Lisa, Thank you! I am so happy you love art deco as much as we enjoying designing it.
Anne Koplik
on Oct 28, 2009
Anne, I'm also a huge Deco fan. Who knew brooches would be so hot right now? Have also read a lot about Madeleine Albright's strategic use of brooches in diplomacy(like when Saddam Hussein called her an "unparalleled serpent", she decided to wear a snake brooch to her meeting with him). Love that moxie! And always love the unexpected accessory like these fabulous brooches.
Barbara
on Oct 28, 2009
Another thing to love about Michelle O -- she's a brooch devotee! I have a fairly extensive collection of vintage costume brooches that I've been neglecting -- I'll need to haul them out now!
NancyVerve
on Oct 29, 2009
I love the comments about broaches being trend-right as well as the idea to give a broach paired with the book for a gift this season. Excellent ideas ladies...now it's time to shop!
Nicole Adriance
on Nov 01, 2009
Brooches are a must have fashion accessory as discovered by the New York Times. Following is a link to their 12-13-09 feature on the emergence of the brooch as a fashion statement:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/12/11/fashion/20091213_pulse_slideshow_index.html
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/12/11/fashion/20091213_pulse_slideshow_index.html
Katherine - Daily Grommet Team
on Dec 14, 2009
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