Morgan Mallett Easily “Conquers” the Fashion Accessory Scene

I first caught wind of DESIGN + CONQUER several weeks ago just before my inbox began filling up with messages about LG Fashion Week events. Seeing that this accessory line was to be paired with Jessica Biffi’s runway show, I knew that it would be one for the bold, adventurous, and fashion forward.

With a background in graphic design and painting, the founder of DESIGN + CONQUER Morgan Mallett acquired her jewelry skills through years of trial and error. She often found herself tweaking and experimenting with various materials until she was satisfied with what she had created, which attributed to the name DESIGN + CONQUER – bold designs wanting to conquer the fashion scene. The inspiration for many of these designs comes from a variety of things, as stated on the website: “futuristic geometry of the 1960s, cell biology, electronic music, and [fun] quotes.”

Using materials that are lightweight and interesting (e.g. industrial tubing), Mallett has created not only one, but two collections for her spring/summer 2010 line – “small + saucy” and “large + loving it.” The inspiration for having two lines stemmed from not only as a means of organization of pieces, but also to bring more versatility to the designs. In doing so, Mallett brings her feisty nature to both everyday wear and nights out on the town.

Already having received plenty of attention, DESIGN + CONQUER is on its way to making it big. Recently featured in The National Post and in ELLE Magazine, the line was also well received on the runway at LG Fashion Week, and will be making a splash tonight at the Fashion Cures à La Mode event in Ottawa, Canada.

My opinion on this accessory line? DESIGN + CONQUER is definitely unique and I’ve never encountered anything of its like, but those are the qualities that make the line all the more fabulous. The material is different and easy-to-wear (hello acrylic polymer plastics!), and gives a lot of attitude to any outfit without overpowering your current style. And with two collections for this upcoming spring/summer, Mallett definitely shows that she thinks about both aesthetics and practicality. Think about it: how many times do you say to yourself that “gee, that was beautiful on the runway, but I can’t see it being worn on the streets.”

For more information, check out the website: http://www.designandconquerjewellery.com/

"Big Bang" earrings from the "Large + Loving it" collection”

“"Assimilate" cuff from the Small + Saucy collection”

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