For the next five days, March 18th through March 22nd, five of Second Life’s most renowned and talented jewelry designers present for you a very special trunk show: The Armoire. Candy Cerveau of Eye Candy, Caliah Lyon of Muse, Violet Voltaire of Violet Voltaire, Kesseret Steeplechase of Kess Kreations, and Saiyge Lotus of Balderdash have each created living dioramas to showcase the mood and theme of their collections. These unique exhibits are hidden in a mystical labyrinth with a shopping pavilion nestled in its core.
So what makes this jewelry showcase different than any other? Its designed to be interactive. The jewelry will be displayed by live models positioned in each diorama and visitors are encouraged to join in the Journeyman’s Quest to collect gemstones that will lead them to spectacular qifts, including some limited edition items. Here’s a bit of information about the quest as it was shared with me:
You are a journeyman jeweler newly learning your trade. You have traveled to a magical labyrinth where you’ve heard you can perfect your skills with some of the finest jewelers in the land. You’ve been given a jewelry box to collect gems for your creations, and in the labyrinth, your task is to seek those magical gems. Collect six of each color to gain a Key of Knowledge that opens magical chests — do they hold the knowledge that you seek? Open the chests of silver and gold, and your quest for the Master’s exemplary jewelry is complete.
Take this magic carpet to the event site and begin your own quest. Keep reading for more information and photos of some of the designs that are featured.
The models are stationed on pedestals throughout the labyrinth, each displaying jewelry by one of the five designers. Some of the models at tonight’s preview event were (L to R, Top to Bottom): Katat0nik Pidgeon in Violet Voltaire, Poptart Lilliehook in Muse, Haruka Kish in Eye Candy and Mui Mukerji in Kess Kreations.
But I was absolutely blown away by the stunning scenes created by Saiyge Lotus. Each of her models was posed in a framed work of art. The designs are so detailed that if you didn’t now there were models inside each painting, you wouldn’t be able to tell. I suggest you turn off name tags in your preferences menu so as not to ruin the effect. Here is a photo of one of the “paintings,” the model is the designer herself:
And here is a closer view:
Beautiful, no? Finally, because I can’t resist, I’ll share photos of the other three dioramas in the Balderdash pavillion. However, these are simply photos of the models and the jewelry, you’ll have to see the “paintings” for yourself! The models here are Autumn Hykova, Brandy Rasmuson and Elizabeth Tinsley.
Visit The Armoire Jewelry Showcase, March 18-22, shop for some fantastic jewelry, enjoy the artistry of each designer’s vision, gather your gemstones and find some spectacular gifts. I’m sure I’ll see you there.
