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Return To ShopSoulFetish Jewelry – A Review of the Brand and a Look at the Life of Its Founder Thierry Martino
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What is SoulFetish Jewelry?
Established in late 1999 by famous French designer Thierry Martino, SoulFetish is a designer brand label specialized in producing lifestyle and fashion accessories, décor, clothing & of course, closest to your heart, biker jewelry, also known as gothic silver jewelry or rock n roll jewelry.
Unlike many other specialty gothic silver jewelry designers, SoulFetish’s line of jewelry doesn’t concentrate exclusively on biker & gothic ideas and themes. SoulFetish has pursued several different styles over the years, including but not limited to jewelry lines inspired by: Medieval European societies, Harley-Davidson®, Californian choppers, the science of Alchemy, Fantasy comics, African music, martial arts, Surf culture, Tattoos & Gothic architecture. Notwithstanding, the unpredictable & extensive mix of Thierry Martino’s multi-faceted interests and pursuits does not detract from the fact that Thierry Martino, in his time at SoulFetish, has forged and created some of the most intricate sterling silver gothic jewelry around. Besides his own SoulFetish label of gothic silver jewelry, Thierry Martino also designs jewelry for Harley-Davidson.
Thierry Martino’s Inspiration
We might have understated Martino’s involvement with Harley Davidson. To be precise, every single piece of Harley Davidson gothic silver jewelry in existence was conceived of and created by Thierry Martino. Experiences with his first 1200 Sportster® in the late 1980’s imbued Martino with a deep intuition in relation to biker culture. Beginning with conceptualizing his biker designs on blocks of wax, Martino gradually mastered the art of sterling silver craftsmanship, which Martino firmly believed could more impressively enshrine the timelessness of gothic designs than other materials. In addition, the lustre of gothic silver jewelry accentuates the highly polished chrome appearance of heavy motorbikes. As a result of his love affair with biker culture, SoulFetish jewelry always reflects the timeless spirit of biker culture. In the master’s very own words,
“Silver jewelry and Harleys are inseparable. There is no biker in the world without a silver ring”. We at bloodysilver.com humbly agree with Thierry Martino’s wisdom.
“I’ve always created my own silver jewels because I wanted them to have the same spirit and quality as my Harley®”
Thierry Martino’s History
Thierry Martino’s love for jewelry craftsmanship began with his time in France, having first spent 5 years (from 1990 to 1995) with renowned jewelry label Reminiscence. After leaving Reminiscence, Thierry Martino began to develop his own concepts, & launched two jewelry boutiques of his own. Yet, he. To enrich his artistic scope and gain new inspiration for his jewelry, he travelled all over Europe to absorb all he was able to of the cultural environment. In 1994, Thierry Martino formalized his learning at France’s “Ecole nationale de bijouterie” in Saumur, where he officially won recognition for his skills as a sterling silver master craftsman.
Armed with the determination to forge a strong business, a firm dedication to a life of craftsmanship and a passion to see the world, Martino walked right out of his comfort zone and headed to the shores of Asia, where he met his soulmate, Angkhanang, who inspires Martino’s designs and helps in the development of SoulFetish gothic silver jewelry. With valuable experience in costume design for an established television production house and blessed with the gift of imagination & creativity, Angkhanang has lent some of SoulFetish’s sterling silver biker jewelry a feminine edge to attract female biker fans. Together, Thierry Martino and Angkhanang form a dynamic duo who shares the same love for music, art and fashion.
Unlike American labels, SoulFetish’s gothic silver jewelry designs have a distinctive French flavour, making them must-buys for the true gothic fan’s collection.
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