Coreen Simpson-photographer, writer, jeweler-has done it all. Working for publications such as Essence, Unique New York, and The Village Voice, from the late 1970s onward, Simpson covered New York's art and fashion scenes, producing portraits of a wide range of Black artists, literary figures, and celebrities. Her iconic jewelry, the Black Cameo, has been worn by everyone from the model Iman to civil-rights leader Rosa Parks.
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"As Meghann says, women were born to wait in lines. They've had to wait for bathrooms and at grocery stores, but at our line, they're happy. They're making friends. They're cheering each other on."
It's with a very heavy heart that I share some devastating news - my studio has been broken into over the Easter (weekend). Decades of work have been taken: original jewellery, including one of a kind legacy pieces, prototypes, and the full creative development of my upcoming collection. This is more than a theft - it's the loss of a lifetime's creative journey.
"[Pandora] is a really fun jewelry brand to collaborate with. It caters to the young and the old, and it's not too serious, which I really like. I love that you can personalize [the pieces] and make them your own."