For the launch of Messika’s newest jewellery collection, No Rules by Kate Moss, Valérie Messika, founder and Artistic Director of Messika Jewellery, tells us how this collaboration came to life.“
I met Kate Moss at the Ritz two years ago,” says Messika. “Surprisingly, she was wearing a lot of jewellery, and I became curious to know the various stories behind her jewels.
According to Messika, Moss is obsessed with fine jewellery, telling her about moments in Moss’ life through her jewellery: both happy memories and difficult times, and her bohemian spirit. Messika speaks of Moss’ preferences for yellow gold, and emerald and baguette cut stones, and discovered a travel lover who is particularly drawn to Indian culture, which provided much of the inspiration for the collection, No Rules by Kate Moss.
Much of the inspiration for the collection also came from Kate’s own jewellery box, including large decorative Aztec head pieces and the Art Deco style. This wide array of motifs presented a real exciting challenge and opportunity for Messika, everything from selection of stones and the fluid lines to the audacity of the finished pieces.
Says Messika: “It was important for Kate and I to create jewellery that embodied both of us. Out of this came a new concept we created together, one of relaxed luxury.”
