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After university, I was working as a stylist in the Paris theatres when I had a flash of inspiration. I made necklaces from the bikinis designed for the cabaret performers of Folies Bergeres. I was so happy with them that it was only then that I sought out formal training in jewelry.

I had a lot of fun with my costume designer.

I'm crazy about jewelry; swimwear and jewelry.

I get really excited about jewelry.

The great thing about costume jewelry is that there's something for everyone - there are very humorous pieces and very extravagant and outrageous pieces.

I have worked with some of the most amazing costume designers in the world.

The modern designers are quite showy, and a lot of the young people really like it. Costume jewelry has always been about being noticed and not discreet.

Fashion to me has become very disposable; I wanted to get back to craft, to clothes that could last.

I've had a great experience in the fashion business.

I've always worn jewellery but for a time it went out of fashion. Like grungy and punk bands didn't wear jewellery because it was stupid.