Throughout her years of travel to exotic locations Shabnam Oberoi noticed how woman dressed all over the world, the chic stylish women of Italy made a deep impact on her mind. She wanted to bring the same understated elegant and chic lifestyle to India, she knew Indian women with their beautiful gold color, dark hair and exotic features could carry off her garments and her statement pieces of rust
ic jewelry she calls “strings of love “she wanted to introduce the natural fibers of linens not ironed but crushed as its worn all over the world, these she feels are perfect for the humid and hot extreme summers here. Influenced by her travel and her love for the beautiful Italian cities this idea was conceived in the pebbled lanes of Capri Island. Her collection of jewelry she calls “Strings of love “ are effortless unapologetic and designed to follow the wearers bold demeanor. They make a statement without being loud; stylistically the luxe boho aesthetic combines simple shapes and forms that echo the nature in its truest rustic form. Shabnam draws inspiration from the shapes, colours and patterns of rocks. The uneven shapes and sizes are delibrate the big and small combination of wood, paper and ceramic beads thread with jute, cotton and leather hint at coming right from the wild and the sophisticated poses flirt with the glamour of the Capri Island. They feel like a collection of magical or mysterious objects. Each piece of jewelry is like a charm that tells a story. It’s for a woman who finds joy in wearing something unusual and peculiar. The faint whiff of the lemons the luminescent turquoise water of the harbour, The Piazzetta “the world’s little theatre” live with gorgeous women in their white linen’s and hats. The different textures of fabric, stone, ceramic, draw all the visuals of a picture postcard life… quoting Charles Dickens “ In no place are there so many opportunities for delicious peace and quite as on this small Island” and she knew if she couldn’t take them to Capri she could bring Capri to them …
