Shayla Cox : Love in it All

Posted on July 22, 2013 by aurumeve in North America, Pan Africa // 8 Comments

Shayla Cox, a Brooklyn transplant from Columbus, Ohio – has a collection that is quite uniquely – beautiful.

After working as a visual stylist for fashion giants Tracy Reese and Ralph Lauren, Shayla decided to dabble in pottery while working at a studio – and her jewelry obsession was born!

She has gone on to create a successful guerrilla fashion week appearance, collaborate with Donna Karan and grow her brand and her name.

Upon making a life change and leaving her job and venturing into her own brand- where she could jump into a life that she really wanted and would enjoy, Shayla committed both personally and professionally to work with love as a basis for both her self and her creative process – a truly meditative approach. She has succeeded in that her lovely pieces have a very open, and almost inviting feel to them, seen clearly in her design choice and hue of her clay pigments.

Her particular “claim to fame” are her beautiful breastplate pieces that somehow manage to have a strong and bold presence, yet are lightweight and easily wearable – our favorite!

She sees the breastplates as “protecting your heart” and being bold with your love and heart.

Beautiful.

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All images courtesy of Shayla Cox.

8 Comments on Shayla Cox : Love in it All

ODOTMDOT // July 26, 2013 at 11:30 AM // Reply

Pottery as a medium for jewelry very liberating. The material allows for so many points of exploration. Scale,Tone,Texture, Weight. They remind me of the intricate details that are seen on ancient chinese clay figures.

#newrules
#remix
- aurumeve // July 26, 2013 at 12:17 PM // Reply
  
  I agree, what I particularly like is that as clay arts are traditionallly attributed to certain cultures; Shayla is perfecting the craft and appealing to a wide range of clay and pottery enthusiasts !
Nicole // July 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM // Reply

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- aurumeve // August 25, 2013 at 5:24 PM // Reply
  
  Thanks so much Nicole!!! Appreciate the support!! 🙂
Gayou Louisdhon // July 23, 2013 at 4:53 PM // Reply

I love the idea of combining pottery and jewelry. I really like the blue and gold necklace!!! They are a great compliment to design and simplicity and interesting way to spice up your wardrobe!
- aurumeve // July 23, 2013 at 4:57 PM // Reply
  
  I absolutely agree! The necklace on its own is all you need to add an elegant and bold feel to your wardrobe ! 🙂
majardesign // July 22, 2013 at 8:51 AM // Reply

i love this pieces- especially the wavy one, so cool!
- aurumeve // July 22, 2013 at 10:03 AM // Reply
  
  Yes the wavy one is pretty awesome !:) Tx Majar! 🙂