Tina Chow's Iconic Kyoto Bracelet is Now On Sale at Rare Vintage

To own something designed by '80s icon Tina Chow would be a pretty huge coup. Now New York couture boutique Rare Vintage has made that possible: The store's passionate owner, Juliana Cairone, recently purchased a collection of Tina Chow-designed jewelry. The first item revealed is this Kyoto bangle, with seven rose quartz pebbles hidden inside the basket woven bamboo. It's signed by Chow as well as Shouchikudou Kosuge, a master bamboo craftsman who created the outer layer of this piece. The price? Upon request, unsurprisingly. If you're interested in purchasing, give Rare Vintage a ring on 212-581-7273 or email info@rarevintage.com.
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To own something designed by '80s icon Tina Chow would be a pretty huge coup.

Now New York couture boutique Rare Vintage has made that possible:

The store's passionate owner, Juliana Cairone, recently purchased a collection of Tina Chow-designed jewelry.

The first item revealed is this Kyoto bangle, with seven rose quartz pebbles hidden inside the basket woven bamboo. It's signed by Chow as well as Shouchikudou Kosuge, a master bamboo craftsman who created the outer layer of this piece.

The price? Upon request, unsurprisingly. If you're interested in purchasing, give Rare Vintage a ring on 212-581-7273 or email info@rarevintage.com.

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