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A Slap on the Wrist

Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 / 12:57 PM

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Everything you needed to know about these bangle bracelets, otherwise known as your recent obsession:
*They were designed by Jessica Kagan Cushman, a jeweler based in Manhattan
*They are made of fossilized mammoth ivory, which you can also see in the Museum of Natural History
*They are inspired by the scrimshaw tradition of 19th Century sailors; instead of Biblical verses or women’s names, Jessica has inscribed her own bracelets with movie quotes and graffiti.
*Hilary Duff likes them
*They are about $800 each at Barneys, which means…
*We will be doing a DIY story inspired by the bracelets very soon. Stay tuned.

Comments [8]

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

i have some friend who are asst buyers at barneys and they were wearing those like 4 on each hand, i had no idea how expensive they were! dang

i have some friend who are asst buyers at barneys and they were wearing those like 4 on each hand, i had no idea how expensive they were! dang

I’m currently on a quest for plain white or cream plastic bangles in preparation for fashion DIY!

I’m currently on a quest for plain white or cream plastic bangles in preparation for fashion DIY!

Forever 21 had cream bangles back in December. I’m thrilled with my ten dollar investment right now. Please please please light up my life with the best DIY tips!

Forever 21 had cream bangles back in December. I’m thrilled with my ten dollar investment right now. Please please please light up my life with the best DIY tips!

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