By RACHEL TAN
With a name almost
synonymous with the silver jewelry market, Bavarian jewelry label Thomas Sabo has
a curious knack for spotting fashion trends.
For Autumn/Winter 2009, the brand has
released a sprawling collection entitled “Theatre of Love” which covers the
entire style spectrum from gothic-romantic to bohemian chic.
The collection is
divided into eight different ranges, each with a unique look of its own.
A tribute to macabre
American writer Edgar Allan Poe, the black zirconia raven featured prominently
in “Rebel at Heart” is a gritty foil to the dainty Sterling silver
feathers of “Peaceful Angels”.
The collection also
resuscitates the Carnelian gem, a warm red jewel frequently used in the 1920s
and 1930s. Backed in silver, the checkerboard-cut stones reflect spectacularly
in the light.
An onyx version is also available where the moody black tones give
the pieces a distinctly gothic look.
Thomas Sabo also reveals
a playful side with the “Disco Dog”, a range which features a kitschy French
bulldog, glittering record players, music cassettes and disco balls.
Thomas Sabo