Cliche Magazine April/May 2018 | Page 20

LASTING BLING for the SUMMER W hen it comes to fashion, the best way to accentuate any outfit is with the right accessories. As fashionistas we know that our jewelry and handbags are what can make or break any ensemble so getting the right pieces are essential! With so many retail shops and jewelry stores on the rise, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find genuine pieces of quality jewelry that are different and stand out. And with summer approaching, we want to ensure that the pieces we are sporting redefine unique. We want to flourish our light yet complex pieces without having to worry about cheap products. TGLAM, most notably known for its unique mixture of architecture and design, is an international jewelry and fashion accessory brand that prides itself on production and style. Made especially to exhibit the true elegance of femininity and grace in women, all of TGLAM’s pieces are one of a kind and a step in the right direction for the future of accessories. It’s time to let your creative side show and no better way to do that than by joining the TGLAM family! Unsure of which pieces are your favorite? Well no one knows the true in’s and out’s of the stories behind each individual piece of jewelry like TGLAM’s designer and founder, Tina Istenic! Luckily for us, we’ve got the inside scoop on all things TGLAM. As the mastermind behind TGLAM’s unique collections, Tina says that inspiration comes naturally - stemming from everyday 20 experiences and snippets of particular memories. “Creativity is an emotional experience. My inspiration comes from memories that make me burn and flow.” Tina also says that in large part, her creativity and ideas for designs derive from femininity and the women around her. “Jewelry is luxury. It's that final touch to an outfit that brings out the feminine beauty we have inside of us.” Tina is an industrial and graphic designer who established TGLAM, her jewelry brand made solely from precious metals, through a combination of her knowledge of design, architecture and emotion. Driven by feelings, her surroundings and an appreciation for shapes, Tina has ensured that each of her pieces feature clean designs, smooth elements and tell a story. “My style can be described as classical elegance - it's bold but still easy. My designs are simple yet complex and are meant to be understood but still interpreted in different ways.” She calls her creative process “drawing a story” where she designs shapes into jewelry and other accessories for herself and once the piece brings her joy and drives her passion then she knows she has made the next piece to her collection. “Once I feel that passion inside of me, it is at that point that I feel my work can bring something uniquely beautiful to everyone.” Tina’s goal with using precious metals unlike her competitors is so she could ensure the longevity and quality of her pieces while www.clichemag.com Photo Credit: Jakob Helbl & Jean Kanoyev