Photos by Nix

We’ve been fans of Claudia Jaffe for over a year. Venezuela-born, California- and Italy-trained, and dividing her time between Wellington and Auckland, Claudia’s jewellery and lights are wonderful items of art. You might be able to press her on some of the stories she can tell from her time at Cartier in London. And 2010 might be the year where we’re going to hear more about Claudia as the fashion world begins to take notice: she blends a European sensibility with a New Zealand inspiration, with a dose of edgy to go with it all. See www.claudiajaffeart.com for more information.

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