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'''Ana Khouri''' (born March 5, 1981) is a Brazilian, New-York based jewelry designer and sculptor, committed to using only ethically sourced materials.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://robbreport.com/muse/fashion-jewelry/its-essential-to-know-your-jewelrys-ingredients-2820521/|title=Know Your Jewelry’s “Ingredients”|last=Davidson|first=Annabel|date=2018-10-02|website=Robb Report|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> Her jewelry designs are known amongst celebrities like [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], Giovanna Battaglia, Anna Della Russo, Bianca Brandolini, [[Bar Refaeli]], Isabelli Fontana, and [[Jennifer Lawrence]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://glamurama.uol.com.br/ana-khouri-apresenta-joias-com-curadoria-para-as-brasileiras-em-sao-paulo/|title=Ana Khouri apresenta joias com curadoria para as brasileiras em SP – Glamurama|date=2014-04-06|website=Ana Khouri apresenta joias com curadoria para as brasileiras em SP – Glamurama|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/nyc-engagement-rings|title=30 Mind-Blowing, New York-Made Engagement Rings|website=www.refinery29.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2016/04/28/meet-jennifer-lawrences-go-to-jewelry-designer/|title=Meet Jennifer Lawrence’s go-to jewelry designer|last=Mitchell|first=Timothy|date=2016-04-28|website=New York Post|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> Her jewelry making approach is anatomic forms that establish a close connection with the wearer and help them shine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.fr/dossier/vogue-paris-in-english|title=Vogue Paris in English|website=Vogue Paris|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> Khouri is inspired by a variety of different styles including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Contemporary Art, Brazilian '50s and '60s design, Ethnic Silhouettes and Tribal Adornment<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.justluxe.com/fine-living/jewelry/feature-1876642.php|title=Express Delicate Femininity in Jewelry by Ana Khouri|website=JustLuxe|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> and is best known for lavish headpieces on celebrities like [[Alicia Keys]] and models like Isabeli Fontana.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/27/fashion/young-designers-reimagine-jewelry.html|title=Young Designers Reimagine Jewelry|last=Tell|first=Caroline|date=2014-03-26|work=The New York Times|access-date=2019-01-18|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
'''Ana Khouri''' (born March 5, 1981) is a Brazilian, New-York based jewelry designer and sculptor, committed to using only ethically sourced materials.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://robbreport.com/muse/fashion-jewelry/its-essential-to-know-your-jewelrys-ingredients-2820521/|title=Know Your Jewelry’s “Ingredients”|last=Davidson|first=Annabel|date=2018-10-02|website=Robb Report|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> Her jewelry designs are known amongst celebrities like [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert|Giovanna Battaglia]], [[Anna Dello Russo|Anna Della Russo]], [[Bianca Brandolini d'Adda|Bianca Brandolini]], [[Bar Refaeli]], [[Isabeli Fontana|Isabelli Fontana]], and [[Jennifer Lawrence]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://glamurama.uol.com.br/ana-khouri-apresenta-joias-com-curadoria-para-as-brasileiras-em-sao-paulo/|title=Ana Khouri apresenta joias com curadoria para as brasileiras em SP – Glamurama|date=2014-04-06|website=Ana Khouri apresenta joias com curadoria para as brasileiras em SP – Glamurama|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/nyc-engagement-rings|title=30 Mind-Blowing, New York-Made Engagement Rings|website=www.refinery29.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2016/04/28/meet-jennifer-lawrences-go-to-jewelry-designer/|title=Meet Jennifer Lawrence’s go-to jewelry designer|last=Mitchell|first=Timothy|date=2016-04-28|website=New York Post|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> Her jewelry making approach is anatomic forms that establish a close connection with the wearer and help them shine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.fr/dossier/vogue-paris-in-english|title=Vogue Paris in English|website=Vogue Paris|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> Khouri is inspired by a variety of different styles including [[Art Nouveau]], [[Art Deco]],[[Contemporary art|Contemporary Art]], Brazilian '50s and '60s design, Ethnic Silhouettes and Tribal Adornment<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.justluxe.com/fine-living/jewelry/feature-1876642.php|title=Express Delicate Femininity in Jewelry by Ana Khouri|website=JustLuxe|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> and is best known for lavish headpieces on celebrities like [[Alicia Keys]] and models like [[Isabeli Fontana]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/27/fashion/young-designers-reimagine-jewelry.html|title=Young Designers Reimagine Jewelry|last=Tell|first=Caroline|date=2014-03-26|work=The New York Times|access-date=2019-01-18|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


She is the winner of the 2017 ANDAM Accessory Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://madame.lefigaro.fr/style/les-sculptures-joaillieres-dana-khouri-090418-148164|title=Les sculptures joaillières d’Ana Khouri|last=Figaro|first=Madame|date=2018-04-22|website=Madame Figaro|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/the-scene/parties/g19455112/jewelry-awards-party-2018/|title=Inside the Celebration of Town & Country First Jewelry Awards|last=Maloney|first=Maggie|date=2018-03-16|website=Town & Country|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> She is a member of CFDA and the second contemporary jeweler to garner distinction at Phillips, after Lauren Adriana.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cfda.com/members|website=cfda.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/barrysamaha/2018/09/05/jewelry-designer-ana-khouri-on-her-solo-exhibition-at-phillips-auction-house/|title=Ana Khouri Showcases Her Sculptural Fine Jewelry In A Solo Exhibition At Phillips Auction House|last=Samaha|first=Barry|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref>
She is the winner of the 2017 [[ANDAM]] Accessory Award.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://madame.lefigaro.fr/style/les-sculptures-joaillieres-dana-khouri-090418-148164|title=Les sculptures joaillières d’Ana Khouri|last=Figaro|first=Madame|date=2018-04-22|website=Madame Figaro|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/the-scene/parties/g19455112/jewelry-awards-party-2018/|title=Inside the Celebration of Town & Country First Jewelry Awards|last=Maloney|first=Maggie|date=2018-03-16|website=Town & Country|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref> She is a member of [[Council of Fashion Designers of America|CFDA]] and the second contemporary jeweler to garner distinction at Phillips, after Lauren Adriana.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cfda.com/members|website=cfda.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/barrysamaha/2018/09/05/jewelry-designer-ana-khouri-on-her-solo-exhibition-at-phillips-auction-house/|title=Ana Khouri Showcases Her Sculptural Fine Jewelry In A Solo Exhibition At Phillips Auction House|last=Samaha|first=Barry|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref>


== Early Life and Education ==
<br />
Ana Khouri was born in [[São Paulo|Sao Paulo]], Brazil<ref name=":3" /> and spent her childhood between Sao Paolo and New York. She moved back to New York in 2012. Her father is an [[engineer]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://wwd.com/accessories-news/jewelry/ten-of-tomorrow-ana-khouri-jewelry-designer-8067629/|title=Ten of Tomorrow: Ana Khouri, Jewelry Designer|last=Robinson|first=Roxanne|last2=Robinson|first2=Roxanne|date=2014-12-11|website=WWD|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref>

She studied sculpture at art school and holds a degree in [[Fine art|Fine Arts]]. Khouri studied [[gemology]] from the [[Gemological Institute of America]] and also studied at [[Parsons School of Design]] in New York.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/jewellery/in-my-jewellery-box-ana-khouri/|title=In My Jewellery Box: Ana Khouri|last=Royce-Greensill|first=Sarah|date=2016-11-21|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2019-01-18|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}</ref> She has also completed a course in jewelry design from London's [[Central Saint Martins]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vejasp.abril.com.br/cidades/ana-khouri/|title=Ana Khouri|website=VEJA SÃO PAULO|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/london/2018/07/dover-street-market-comes-to-los-angeles|title=Dover Street Market Comes to Los Angeles|last=Farrell|first=Aimee|website=A-LIST|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref>

== Career ==
Khouri trained as a painter and sculptor before becoming a jewelry designer. Her path to jewelry was an unexpected result when she was finding out new ways to display a student art project and created sculptures, which hung off the bodies of naked art models. The sculptures diverted her to jewelry design.<ref name=":5" /> She is one of the early adopters of the [[ear cuff]] trend and has also experimented with earrings which extend up and into the ear. Khouri launched her jewelry brand in 2002.<ref name=":6" />

Khouri shows her new work once a year in the City of Lights during the [[Haute couture|Haute Couture]] and High Jewelry presentations in July. She has been presenting jewelry collections in Paris since 2014.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theadventurine.com/jewelry/jewelry-news/ana-khouri-has-some-radical-ideas-about-jewelry/|title=Ana Khouri Has Some Radical Ideas About Jewelry|last=Fasel|first=Marion|website=theadventurine.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref>

Her first solo exhibition was held at Phillips, 450 Park Avenue which was open for two days.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://circolare.com.br/tag/ana-khouri/|title=Ana Khouri|website=Circolare|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/phillips-to-host-sale-of-ana-khouri-jewelry-1535490491|title=Phillips to Host Sale of Ana Khouri Jewelry|last=Block|first=Fang|website=www.barrons.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref>

Khouri has worked in collaboration with fashion designer [[Narciso Rodriguez]], contributing pieces to compliment his Spring/Summer '16 collection, and again for Fall/Winter '16.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/jewellery/ana-khouri-launches-modern-engagement-rings-at-dover-street-mark/|title=Ana Khouri's modern simplicity|last=Davidson|first=Annabel|date=2016-05-05|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2019-01-18|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vogue.globo.com/moda/moda-news/noticia/2016/06/ana-khouri-consagra-se-como-um-dos-expoentes-de-sua-geracao-na-joalheria-global.html|title=Ana Khouri consagra-se como um dos expoentes de sua geração na joalheria global|website=vogue.globo.com|access-date=2019-01-18}}</ref><br />

Revision as of 10:27, 18 January 2019

Ana Khouri (born March 5, 1981) is a Brazilian, New-York based jewelry designer and sculptor, committed to using only ethically sourced materials.[1] Her jewelry designs are known amongst celebrities like Madonna, Giovanna Battaglia, Anna Della Russo, Bianca Brandolini, Bar Refaeli, Isabelli Fontana, and Jennifer Lawrence.[2][3][4] Her jewelry making approach is anatomic forms that establish a close connection with the wearer and help them shine.[5] Khouri is inspired by a variety of different styles including Art Nouveau, Art Deco,Contemporary Art, Brazilian '50s and '60s design, Ethnic Silhouettes and Tribal Adornment[6] and is best known for lavish headpieces on celebrities like Alicia Keys and models like Isabeli Fontana.[7]

She is the winner of the 2017 ANDAM Accessory Award.[8][9] She is a member of CFDA and the second contemporary jeweler to garner distinction at Phillips, after Lauren Adriana.[10][11]

Early Life and Education

Ana Khouri was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil[8] and spent her childhood between Sao Paolo and New York. She moved back to New York in 2012. Her father is an engineer.[12]

She studied sculpture at art school and holds a degree in Fine Arts. Khouri studied gemology from the Gemological Institute of America and also studied at Parsons School of Design in New York.[13] She has also completed a course in jewelry design from London's Central Saint Martins.[6][14][15]

Career

Khouri trained as a painter and sculptor before becoming a jewelry designer. Her path to jewelry was an unexpected result when she was finding out new ways to display a student art project and created sculptures, which hung off the bodies of naked art models. The sculptures diverted her to jewelry design.[12] She is one of the early adopters of the ear cuff trend and has also experimented with earrings which extend up and into the ear. Khouri launched her jewelry brand in 2002.[13]

Khouri shows her new work once a year in the City of Lights during the Haute Couture and High Jewelry presentations in July. She has been presenting jewelry collections in Paris since 2014.[12][16]

Her first solo exhibition was held at Phillips, 450 Park Avenue which was open for two days.[9][17][18]

Khouri has worked in collaboration with fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez, contributing pieces to compliment his Spring/Summer '16 collection, and again for Fall/Winter '16.[19][20]

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  2. ^ "Ana Khouri apresenta joias com curadoria para as brasileiras em SP – Glamurama". Ana Khouri apresenta joias com curadoria para as brasileiras em SP – Glamurama (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2014-04-06. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  3. ^ "30 Mind-Blowing, New York-Made Engagement Rings". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  4. ^ Mitchell, Timothy (2016-04-28). "Meet Jennifer Lawrence's go-to jewelry designer". New York Post. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  5. ^ "Vogue Paris in English". Vogue Paris (in French). Retrieved 2019-01-18.
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  7. ^ Tell, Caroline (2014-03-26). "Young Designers Reimagine Jewelry". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  8. ^ a b Figaro, Madame (2018-04-22). "Les sculptures joaillières d'Ana Khouri". Madame Figaro. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  9. ^ a b Maloney, Maggie (2018-03-16). "Inside the Celebration of Town & Country First Jewelry Awards". Town & Country. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  10. ^ cfda.com https://cfda.com/members. Retrieved 2019-01-18. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ^ Samaha, Barry. "Ana Khouri Showcases Her Sculptural Fine Jewelry In A Solo Exhibition At Phillips Auction House". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  12. ^ a b c Robinson, Roxanne; Robinson, Roxanne (2014-12-11). "Ten of Tomorrow: Ana Khouri, Jewelry Designer". WWD. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  13. ^ a b Royce-Greensill, Sarah (2016-11-21). "In My Jewellery Box: Ana Khouri". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  14. ^ "Ana Khouri". VEJA SÃO PAULO (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  15. ^ Farrell, Aimee. "Dover Street Market Comes to Los Angeles". A-LIST. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  16. ^ Fasel, Marion. "Ana Khouri Has Some Radical Ideas About Jewelry". theadventurine.com. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  17. ^ "Ana Khouri". Circolare (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  18. ^ Block, Fang. "Phillips to Host Sale of Ana Khouri Jewelry". www.barrons.com. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  19. ^ Davidson, Annabel (2016-05-05). "Ana Khouri's modern simplicity". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  20. ^ "Ana Khouri consagra-se como um dos expoentes de sua geração na joalheria global". vogue.globo.com. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
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