By Kat George, 16 February 2011
What does Melbourne jewellery designer Dani M have in common with musical icon Stevie Nicks? They both have a crystal vision. But unlike the enigmatic Nicks, Dani M isn’t keeping hers to herself; she’s sharing it with a slew of Dani M devotees and soon-to-be Dani M devotees (because there’s only two types of people in the world) in Melbourne and across Australia. With her range, Crystal Visions, Dani M embraces both art and wearability in jewellery design, producing something intoxicatingly melodic, a must have for every jewellery collection.
Handcrafted right here in Melbourne by the maestro herself, Dani M has been dedicated to craftsmanship and individuality since launching her eponymous jewellery line in 2001. Contemporary designs molded from the most delicate of porcelain, Dani M combines fragility with modernity to create jewellery that is remarkably whimsical yet contemporary and timelessly stylish. Bolstered by her love of modern jewellery design, Dani creates pieces inspired by herself and what she would like to wear- which is a pretty sweet deal I’d say, as the girl is super stylish and always fashionable.
Dani M’s website is a testament to her design philosophy, stating that “Dani M doesn't believe fashion should always be so serious. Its meant to be fun, so you straight faced hipsters relax!” Crystal Visions is a collection of vibrant colours, geomeric shapes and energetic clusters, “for those that want something original, well made and NOT a well marketed charm bracelet of ugliness.”