Astali News

MyFlashTrash catches up with Shannon and finds out what makes Astali tick. Get a behind the scenes peek!

http://www.myflashtrash.com/designer-jewellery/style-qa-with-ny-jewellery-designer-astali

Some great shots of our Fish Vertebrae, Buffalo Teeth, and Multi-Bullet necklaces! Great video Mike! Follow him on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBurkemusic

Japanese blogs NY Niche and Erizo paid us a visit and snapped some pics of our studio and some never before seen pieces. They both wrote up a couple of profiles. It’s all in Japanese!

Check it on NY Niche: http://www.nyniche.com/archives/3046

Check it on Erizo: http://erizo.exblog.jp/14887173/

Check out the Astali gear being rocked by the Kitson Japan models in the Tokyo Girls fashion show. Look at how many people there are!

The Summer 2009 issue of Zink Magazine runs a full-page feature about Astali and our Bullet Bracelet. Pick it up on newsstands now and dial up page 24. Here’s what they say:

“New York-based artist Shannon De Jong has always had a penchant for rescuing discarded objects and turning them into something new. The result of her creative ingenuity and giving new life to found objects is Astali, her line of unique jewelry designs. She has utilized an array of materials, including snake vertebrae, shark teeth, African and Pakistani beads, coins, feathers and guitar and violin strings. These exceptional finds blend flawlessly with lapis, turquoise and Swarovski crystals. The jewelry comes in collections named according to materials used, including Jack Astali (named after her imaginative alter ego), Rock Astali and Rouge Astali. Our favorite piece is the Bullet Bracelet, which is part of the aptly titled Tex Astali collection. Made out of actual bullet casings (salvaged from a shooting range) on a brass chain, it is quite a bold statement piece. The combined roguish appeal and lovely aesthetics might make you feel a bit like Bonnie Parker. You are sure to be noticed with this on your wrist. Every piece is designed and constructed by the artist herself, and we can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. Astali.com — M.R.”

An arsenal of our bullet jewelry is featured in Wisin and Yandel’s video for their song that features 50 Cent, “Mujeres En El Club.” Here’s some screen captures.

And don’t forget to watch the video!

The Jewelry Hunter has some very kind words for Astali. Here’s a snippet of what they say:

“Rebels may come in all shapes and sizes, but generally there are a few commonalities…a passion for hard liquor consumption, an appreciation for music that’s both loud and aggressive, and a live-by-your-own rules mentality forged straight from the Old West. Designer Shannon De Jong straddles all of these areas with her Astali line, presenting the maverick personality in distinct collections.”

Here’s the full article

Refinery29.com ran a homepage feature about ammo inspired accessories. Here’s what they say:

“We’re not fighters (more like lovers), but when given the chance to play rough, we’re willing to go the distance. Doing a bit of the dirty work for us are these artillery inspired accessories. Comprised of bullet casings and heavy metal, each piece gives a new meaning to the phrase “dressed to kill.” Don’t blame us if you spend a night in the slammer while flashing one of these baubles. Just make sure to ask the officer for his digits and let him know you’re packing.”

Check it out on Refinery29.com

The Bullet Bracelet was featured in the April 10th Washington Post Express:

“Our favorite so far: Astali’s brass chain bracelet peppered with bullet casings ($116; Astali.com). The brand also uses the glossy, graphic tubes on necklaces and earrings, creating just the right combination of edgy chic. And, really, we’d rather be wearing bullets than shooting them.”

High Snobette writes:

“The bullet necklaces transform something tough and dangerous like a bullet inta a classy piece of ‘tough chic’ jewellery.”

See the full article on HighSnobette.com!