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Robert Lee Morris, a leading designer of jewellery and body ornament, is known for his one of a kind pieces as well as his collaborations with such designers as Calvin klein, Karl Lagerfield, and Donna Karan.
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MORE THAN JUST BEAUTIFUL,
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This review is from: Robert Lee Morris: The Power of Jewelry (Hardcover)
Women have been adorning themselves with jewelry and body art almost since time began. What earlier generations did not have was the imagination of award winning designer Robert Lee Morris whose bold, dramatic creations in gold and silver are worn by the famous, such as Madonna, Oprah, Cher, as well as the lady next door.The son of an air force pilot and a former fashion model, Morris was exposed at any early age to differing cultures. A four year stint in Japan left him with lasting memories of the beauty and customs of that country. Undoubtedly, this experience and others have been an inspiration to him. "I had a very powerful vision in my head when I first began to make jewelry," he writes. "It was this specific, cinematic image that grounded me and gave me a sound place from which all my work sprang in the early years, from 1970 to 1980. I could envision a post-apocalyptic world populated by Amazon women....." A major jump start for his career occurred when he was chosen to design the jewelry for Donna Karan's collections. Ms. Karan, an unabashed fan, wrote the foreword for this volume. "Robert's designs are remarkably sensual, They beg to be touched. When you hold or wear them they become part of you....." Evidently Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld shared her enthusiasm for Morris also did collections for both of them. Morris's designs have been among the most wanted and noted for over 25 years, and he claimed the Platinum Guild International Grand Prize for Design Award in 1999. He continues to offer collections in his signature style of ethnic flavor and high fashion flair. - Gail Cooke
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4.4 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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MORE THAN JUST BEAUTIFUL,
By Gail Cooke - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Robert Lee Morris: The Power of Jewelry (Hardcover)
Women have been adorning themselves with jewelry and body art almost since time began. What earlier generations did not have was the imagination of award winning designer Robert Lee Morris whose bold, dramatic creations in gold and silver are worn by the famous, such as Madonna, Oprah, Cher, as well as the lady next door. The son of an air force pilot and a former fashion model, Morris was exposed at any early age to differing cultures. A four year stint in Japan left him with lasting memories of the beauty and customs of that country. Undoubtedly, this experience and others have been an inspiration to him. "I had a very powerful vision in my head when I first began to make jewelry," he writes. "It was this specific, cinematic image that grounded me and gave me a sound place from which all my work sprang in the early years, from 1970 to 1980. I could envision a post-apocalyptic world populated by Amazon women....." A major jump start for his career occurred when he was chosen to design the jewelry for Donna Karan's collections. Ms. Karan, an unabashed fan, wrote the foreword for this volume. "Robert's designs are remarkably sensual, They beg to be touched. When you hold or wear them they become part of you....." Evidently Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld shared her enthusiasm for Morris also did collections for both of them. Morris's designs have been among the most wanted and noted for over 25 years, and he claimed the Platinum Guild International Grand Prize for Design Award in 1999. He continues to offer collections in his signature style of ethnic flavor and high fashion flair. Enjoy and wish as you leaf through this lush 180 page volume with 230 full-color illustrations. With his candid, chatty narrative Morris proves himself to be a gifted communicator as well as designer. - Gail Cooke 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Robert Lee Morris - Innovative and Prolific Jewelry Designer,
By J. Whitford - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Robert Lee Morris: The Power of Jewelry (Hardcover)
In a world of cookie cutter jewelry where factories manufacture the latest trendy piece, thank goodness there is Robert Lee Morris. RLM is a very spiritual designer who is attuned to nature, human sensuality and an unending stream of creativity. I have never been to his studio in Soho, NYC. But I do buy his stunning silver jewelry on QVC. Whenever he is on tv, he presents pieces that are not only unique in design, but pieces that beg to be touched. His pieces are filled with spirit and love. For example, he created a twisted heart bracelet where the hearts literally flow into one another, rather than connecting them with the usual chunky links. He created a large molded heart ring that has FORGIVE inscribed on the inside. He takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary.
I encourage those who are not familiar with his pieces to try a pair of his exquisite earrings. I also encourage all current and future jewelry designers to study this book and his pieces. Here is one of the most innovative and prolific designers of our time. Study his book, go to his Soho studio, and check out the shopping site that sells his jewelry. You will be glad you did. One more thing. RLM's book is not just a history of his jewelry and how it was made and sold over the past forty years. This book is a history of fashion, makeup and accessories and how they were designed and sold via the runway over the past four decades. This is a fascinating history of some of our most famous designers and the marriage of fashion and accessories. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Beautiful Book,
By Katherine E. Zollinger - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Robert Lee Morris: The Power of Jewelry (Hardcover)
This book is more that the best expected. I am familiar with The RLM jewelry line and know this artist to be innovative and creative. This book gives an fascinating look at the man as a sculptor and jewelry designer.
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