Beautiful, clear, upcycled jewellery, designed out of a need to use the waste material from the production of Claire de Lune Chandelier. This line has developed into a considerable number of collections - all telling stories, all representing very personal glimpses into the philosophies of the designer. Transparency is a vital part of the designers own philosopy, and this is reflected her by the choice of acrylic used. Apart from the mirror acrylic used, which itself reflects light, the material is always transparent, color or clear. CD packaging reinforces the concepts of repurposing.
The design principle of Claire Requa is to start with filling a need, a gap in the market. Then to be able to realize this product with the practice of eco-friendly procedural practices - using materials (either by recycled materials, or upcycling) throughout the entire life of that product. The products have to be FUNKTIONAL - fun, funky and functional.
This line - inspired by using the waste materials from the production of Claire de Lune Chandelier, has unfolded into a considerable number of collections - all telling stories, all representing very personal glimpses into the philosophies of the designer. The packaging - repurposed product - a CD, this from the music industry, and with the attached promotional material presented from an entirely different industry - the medical industry. A neatly folded brochure telling about CLAIRELY upcycled jewellery.