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Chorthip
Chorthip Lagnese is a celebrated jewelry designer whose eponymous, nature-inspired line, Chorthip, has a fierce cult following within fashion circles and beyond. Lagnese previously was a star designer at Tiffany & Co., where she created signature pieces for many of the company's most timeless collections and worked with the architect Frank Gehry to translate his aesthetic into an exclusive jewelry line.
Bang Saen, Chonburi, Thailand, 1985
This is Lagnese on the beach in Thailand, with a "Thailand" T-shirt on and the sun in her eyes. "This picture reminds me of my childhood growing up in Thailand with my mom," Lagnese says. "She is my hero. How hard I work to bring a smile to her face!"
Phangan Island, Thailand, 1995
This picture was taken just before Lagnese left Thailand to move to New York. "Every time I see it, it reminds me of where I came from and my purpose for being in New York," she says.
Tiffany Box, 2004
This picture represents the years Lagnese worked as a jewelry designer at Tiffany & Co., from 2004 to 2008. "I worked on numerous collections, such as Tiffany Keys, Tiffany Notes, Tiffany Bezet engagement rings, and also the Frank Gehry Collection," Lagnese says.
Lagnese in Her Studio in Woodstock, New York, 2013
This is Lagnese in her studio in Woodstock, "where most of my masterpieces are made," she says. "I dream up my new collection here! My cat, Puma, is so gentle and kind. He hangs out with me in my studio and gives out this amazing calm energy."