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== Biography == |
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Born on August 15, 1968 in [[Tazewell, Virginia]], she is the third of four daughters. Her mother was a British civil rights activist/art historian and her father was an American pilot/inventor. |
Born on August 15, 1968 in [[Tazewell, Virginia]], she is the third of four daughters. Her mother was a British civil rights activist/art historian and her father was an American pilot/inventor.{{cn}} In 1990 she graduated Cum Laude from [[Virginia Commonwealth University]] with a degree in [[Art History]] and a double minor in Religious Studies and Goldsmithing.{{cn}} |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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After graduation, Vernon moved to [[Florence]], [[Italy]] to direct the metalsmithing program at Fuji Studio Art Workshop, and open her atelier where she created one-of-a-kind objects for the concept store Luisa Via Roma.{{cn|date=December 2012}} She also worked as an [[actor]] and a [[fashion]] model but abandoned these potential careers in order to refine her jewelry-making skills with |
After graduation, Vernon moved to [[Florence]], [[Italy]] to direct the metalsmithing program at Fuji Studio Art Workshop, and open her atelier where she created one-of-a-kind objects for the concept store Luisa Via Roma.{{cn|date=December 2012}} She also worked as an [[actor]] and a [[fashion]] model but abandoned these potential careers in order to refine her jewelry-making skills with Florentine masters of repoussé, mosaic, and engraving and [[jewelry]] fabrication.{{cn|date=December 2012}} |
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After moving to [[Milan]] she earned a master’s degree in [[Industrial Design]] from [[Domus Academy]]. At the same time she founded “Atelier B.V.”, her present-day studio. In 1995 and 1998 she designed for [[Pampaloni]], |
After moving to [[Milan]] she earned a master’s degree in [[Industrial Design]] from [[Domus Academy]]{{cn}}. At the same time she founded “Atelier B.V.”, her present-day studio. In 1995 and 1998 she designed for [[Pampaloni]], a Florentine silversmith. During that time, she was also appointed as design director for the [[Italian interior]] design firm [[Fornasetti]]. She continues to develop a jewelry line that respects the artistic matrix of the whimsical style of [[Piero Fornasetti]].{{cn}} |
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She has collaborated with several fashion designers, including [[Missoni]], [[Alain Tondowski]], [[Gianfranco Ferré]] and [[Jean-Paul Gaultier]].{{cn|date=December 2012}} In 2006 she designed a neckpiece for [[Swarovski]]’s Runway Rocks project that was later used by [[Lady Gaga]] for her “[[Paparazzi]]” video.{{cn|date=December 2012}} She has held design seminars at both the European Institute of Design and [[Domus Academy]] in Milan, Italy. Her work has been featured in a number of international exhibitions, from the [[Victoria and Albert Museum]] in [[London]] to the [[Triennale]] in Milan and the [[Museum of Sex]] in New York City.{{cn|date=December 2012}} |
She has collaborated with several fashion designers, including [[Missoni]], [[Alain Tondowski]], [[Gianfranco Ferré]] and [[Jean-Paul Gaultier]].{{cn|date=December 2012}} In 2006 she designed a neckpiece for [[Swarovski]]’s Runway Rocks project that was later used by [[Lady Gaga]] for her “[[Paparazzi]]” video.{{cn|date=December 2012}} She has held design seminars at both the European Institute of Design and [[Domus Academy]] in Milan, Italy.{{cn}} Her work has been featured in a number of international exhibitions, from the [[Victoria and Albert Museum]] in [[London]] to the [[Triennale]] in Milan and the [[Museum of Sex]] in New York City.{{cn|date=December 2012}} |
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| ⚫ | In 2006 she worked with [[Los Angeles]] based [[photographer]] Jeff Burton in [[Turin, Italy]].{{cn|date=December 2012}} In 2008 she made “L’Envol”, a short video for SHOWstudio and her first collaboration with Nick Knight.{[cn}} At the request of [[MTV]] Italy, Betony wrote, starred in, and co-produced “The Boudoir”. These seven episodes aired on Love Line, a show that delivered sexual information to young people.{{cn|date=December 2012}} She is one of 20 women interviewed by Virginie Despentes for her a pro-sex documentary “Mutantes”, released in 2010.{{cn|date=December 2012}} The culmination of over 20 years of design work, research, and personal exploration is her book “The Boudoir Bible – The Unhibited Sex Guide for Today.”{{cn}} |
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Starting in the early 1990s, Vernon's research into sex and sensuality led her to explore entirely new dimensions in her work. During [[fashion week]] in [[Paris]] in 2001, she presented her Paradise Found [http://www.betonyvernon.com official website of the designer] Fine Erotic Jewelry collection. Handcrafted in gold and silver, it is her most powerful and directional collection. It is designed to encourage and celebrate sexual vitality, as well as a different sexual aesthetic. Paradise Found embodies Vernon’s goals to heighten body confidence, glorify the human instinct to attract, and to emphasize the innate beauty, harmony and sensuality of the human body through her designs. |
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| ⚫ | In 2006 she worked with [[Los Angeles]] based [[photographer]] Jeff Burton in [[Turin, Italy]].{{cn|date=December 2012}} In 2008 she made “L’Envol”, a short video for SHOWstudio and her first collaboration with Nick Knight. At the request of [[MTV]] Italy, Betony wrote, starred in, and co-produced “The Boudoir”. These seven episodes aired on Love Line, a show that delivered sexual information to young people.{{cn|date=December 2012}} She is one of 20 women interviewed by Virginie Despentes for her a pro-sex documentary “Mutantes”, released in 2010.{{cn|date=December 2012}} The culmination of over 20 years of design work, research, and personal exploration is her |
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In November 2012 Vernon collaborated with the prestigious Italian marble company [[Henraux]] to create the "Origin" chair and the "Origin" monument. Made in white statuary marble, both objects debut at the [[Triennale]] Design Museum in [[Milan]] in the context of the exhibition "KAMA - Sex & Design" (Dec 4th, 2012 - March 10th, 2013.) |
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The culmination of over 20 years of design work, research, and personal exploration is her book “The Boudoir Bible – The Uninhibited Sex Guide for Today.” Published in February 2013 by [[Rizzoli International]], the tome reflects Vernon’s deep belief that everyone has the right to enjoy truly satisfying sexual relations, without prejudice. |
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==Selected exhibitions== |
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* 2012–2013 – KAMA-Sex and Design - presents The Origin Chair, [[Triennale]] Design Museum, Milan |
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* 2012 – Selling Sex – group exhibition – [[SHOWstudio]], London |
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* 2011 – AltaRomAltaModa – the “Soul-less” shoes are exhibited in the Limited/Unlimited group show of one-of-a-kind objects – [[Casanatense Library]], Rome |
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* 2009 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDeXdbXXiM0 Minerva video] for SHOWstudio at The Fashion Body exhibition – Somerset House, London |
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* 2009 – Red Light Design Event – [[Salone del Mobile]], Milan |
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* 2005 – Touch Me – [[Victoria and Albert Museum]] – Contemporary Gallery, London |
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* 2004 – Life Ball – [[Elton John]]’s AIDS Foundation, Vienna |
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* 1995 – Anni '90 Arte a Milano – [[Triennale]], Milan |
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* 1994 – Primordi, nternational design – [[Triennale]], Milan |
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* 1994 – Evasioni – Pampaloni Missaglia, Milan |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.betonyvernon.com/ ''Official home page''] Betony Vernon Online Boutique |
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*[http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-gioiello/designers-and-ateliers/2011/07/betony-vernon ''Vogue.it''] - Federica Frosini (Autumn 2011) |
*[http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-gioiello/designers-and-ateliers/2011/07/betony-vernon ''Vogue.it''] - Federica Frosini (Autumn 2011) |
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*[http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-starscelebsmodels/focus-on/2010/10/dita-von-teese ''Vogue.it''] - Teresa Cannatà (Autumn 2010) |
*[http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-starscelebsmodels/focus-on/2010/10/dita-von-teese ''Vogue.it''] - Teresa Cannatà (Autumn 2010) |
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Betony Vernon is jewelry designer who lives and works in Milan in Paris. She is known for jewellery based on eroticism and sexual ceremony.[citation needed]
Biography
Born on August 15, 1968 in Tazewell, Virginia, she is the third of four daughters. Her mother was a British civil rights activist/art historian and her father was an American pilot/inventor.[citation needed] In 1990 she graduated Cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Art History and a double minor in Religious Studies and Goldsmithing.[citation needed]
Career
After graduation, Vernon moved to Florence, Italy to direct the metalsmithing program at Fuji Studio Art Workshop, and open her atelier where she created one-of-a-kind objects for the concept store Luisa Via Roma.[citation needed] She also worked as an actor and a fashion model but abandoned these potential careers in order to refine her jewelry-making skills with Florentine masters of repoussé, mosaic, and engraving and jewelry fabrication.[citation needed]
After moving to Milan she earned a master’s degree in Industrial Design from Domus Academy[citation needed]. At the same time she founded “Atelier B.V.”, her present-day studio. In 1995 and 1998 she designed for Pampaloni, a Florentine silversmith. During that time, she was also appointed as design director for the Italian interior design firm Fornasetti. She continues to develop a jewelry line that respects the artistic matrix of the whimsical style of Piero Fornasetti.[citation needed]
She has collaborated with several fashion designers, including Missoni, Alain Tondowski, Gianfranco Ferré and Jean-Paul Gaultier.[citation needed] In 2006 she designed a neckpiece for Swarovski’s Runway Rocks project that was later used by Lady Gaga for her “Paparazzi” video.[citation needed] She has held design seminars at both the European Institute of Design and Domus Academy in Milan, Italy.[citation needed] Her work has been featured in a number of international exhibitions, from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to the Triennale in Milan and the Museum of Sex in New York City.[citation needed]
In 2006 she worked with Los Angeles based photographer Jeff Burton in Turin, Italy.[citation needed] In 2008 she made “L’Envol”, a short video for SHOWstudio and her first collaboration with Nick Knight.{[cn}} At the request of MTV Italy, Betony wrote, starred in, and co-produced “The Boudoir”. These seven episodes aired on Love Line, a show that delivered sexual information to young people.[citation needed] She is one of 20 women interviewed by Virginie Despentes for her a pro-sex documentary “Mutantes”, released in 2010.[citation needed] The culmination of over 20 years of design work, research, and personal exploration is her book “The Boudoir Bible – The Unhibited Sex Guide for Today.”[citation needed]
External links
- Vogue.it - Federica Frosini (Autumn 2011)
- Vogue.it - Teresa Cannatà (Autumn 2010)
- Vanity Fair - Frank DiGiacomo (Autumn 2009)
- Fashion Week Daily - Uhovski, Valentine (March 2009)
- MTV profile - MTV Italy (2009)
- Fall winter fashion show - Jean-Paul Gaultier (2009)
- Iké Udé, Style File - Harpers and Collins (2008)
- Films L’envole (Take Flight) - Nick knight’s SHOWstudio (2008)
- The New York Times Magazine - Hawgood, Alex (Spring 2008)
- La-Couture - Beaulieu, Denyse (February 2007)
- Telegraph UK - Patalay, Ajesh (2006)
- Allemandi - Umberto Allemandi & Co. (2005)