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I made pieces for costumes of Cher and Pink - designer Marianna Harutunian
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JANUARY 26, 21:31
American designer with Armenian roots, Marianna Harutunian is creating
jewelry for celebrities, for example Cher, Lady Gaga and Pink. Her
creations can be found in her Marianna's Designer Jewelry store. She
is also working with Disneyland, True Blood and Dancing With The Stars
project. Marianna told about her works and her plans talking to
NEWS.am STYLE.
What do you think is the gift of creating something given from above
or it can be developed?
I think we all are gifted one way or another. Since I have been doing
this from a very young age it became my life and passion and developed
into what I have now.
How did you start? Did create hand-made things in your childhood?
I loved to create things from nothing. I loved beading at a young age.
I started undoing my mothers' slippers which had beads on them and
started creating the simplest pieces. I would usually give them away.
I always had this in me I guess. It is an amazing feeling doing what
you love to do.
How did you get an idea of founding your own store?
My father saw my passion and sold his truck and invested his money to
help my dreams become a reality. My family is amazing. No matter how
bad it gets they are always there for me and I love them very much for
that.
Who was the first among celebrities to draw attention to your jewelry?
The first celebrity was singer Pink. I had the opportunity to make a
body piece for one of her music videos called `U+Ur Hand' I was also
invited for the taping which was exciting.
Is there something special that you would like to create, but still do
not manage to?
I have millions of ideas running through my head of what to create
next. I just want to keep it different then anyone else. I want to
make more body type pieces. In the future I would like to venture out
and create maybe a shoe line, handbags, and clothes. I would
definitely incorporate crystals in them some way.
Is there any famous person for whom you'd like to create the best jewelry?
oh wow there are so many ,but one that stands out would be our first
Lady Mrs. Obama. Hopefully one day I will have that opportunity.
Who was among celebrities of Armenian descent to wear your jewelry?
All of the bling that you see on Cher's costumes are pieces I made and
her costume designer Bob Mackie incorporates them to his incredible
creations.
I have also had the pleasure of working with Maria Cozette. She has an
amazing voice and is the sweetest person. She also has a show that she
hosts on Horizon Armenian TV called Music Box.
I would love to work with more Armenian celebrities and artists. They
just need to find me.
Have you ever thought of creating something using Armenian ornaments?
I'm not sure what you mean, but I use everything and anything that inspires me.
What Armenian designers do you know? Do you want to work with any of them?
To be honest I don't keep up with any designers because I am so busy
creating my projects I have no idea who is doing what. But I would
love to collaborate with an Armenian designer one day. I love to meet
creative people. It keeps me inspired.
Who were you ancestors? Where did they come from? I know that you have
not been to Armenia for 2 years. When do you plan to come?
I actually came here with my parents when I was two years old. I would
love to come visit my homeland as soon as an opportunity comes up.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
http://style.news.am/eng/news/2572/i-made-pieces-for-costumes-of-cher-and-pink---designer-marianna-harutunian.html
JANUARY 26, 21:31
American designer with Armenian roots, Marianna Harutunian is creating
jewelry for celebrities, for example Cher, Lady Gaga and Pink. Her
creations can be found in her Marianna's Designer Jewelry store. She
is also working with Disneyland, True Blood and Dancing With The Stars
project. Marianna told about her works and her plans talking to
NEWS.am STYLE.
What do you think is the gift of creating something given from above
or it can be developed?
I think we all are gifted one way or another. Since I have been doing
this from a very young age it became my life and passion and developed
into what I have now.
How did you start? Did create hand-made things in your childhood?
I loved to create things from nothing. I loved beading at a young age.
I started undoing my mothers' slippers which had beads on them and
started creating the simplest pieces. I would usually give them away.
I always had this in me I guess. It is an amazing feeling doing what
you love to do.
How did you get an idea of founding your own store?
My father saw my passion and sold his truck and invested his money to
help my dreams become a reality. My family is amazing. No matter how
bad it gets they are always there for me and I love them very much for
that.
Who was the first among celebrities to draw attention to your jewelry?
The first celebrity was singer Pink. I had the opportunity to make a
body piece for one of her music videos called `U+Ur Hand' I was also
invited for the taping which was exciting.
Is there something special that you would like to create, but still do
not manage to?
I have millions of ideas running through my head of what to create
next. I just want to keep it different then anyone else. I want to
make more body type pieces. In the future I would like to venture out
and create maybe a shoe line, handbags, and clothes. I would
definitely incorporate crystals in them some way.
Is there any famous person for whom you'd like to create the best jewelry?
oh wow there are so many ,but one that stands out would be our first
Lady Mrs. Obama. Hopefully one day I will have that opportunity.
Who was among celebrities of Armenian descent to wear your jewelry?
All of the bling that you see on Cher's costumes are pieces I made and
her costume designer Bob Mackie incorporates them to his incredible
creations.
I have also had the pleasure of working with Maria Cozette. She has an
amazing voice and is the sweetest person. She also has a show that she
hosts on Horizon Armenian TV called Music Box.
I would love to work with more Armenian celebrities and artists. They
just need to find me.
Have you ever thought of creating something using Armenian ornaments?
I'm not sure what you mean, but I use everything and anything that inspires me.
What Armenian designers do you know? Do you want to work with any of them?
To be honest I don't keep up with any designers because I am so busy
creating my projects I have no idea who is doing what. But I would
love to collaborate with an Armenian designer one day. I love to meet
creative people. It keeps me inspired.
Who were you ancestors? Where did they come from? I know that you have
not been to Armenia for 2 years. When do you plan to come?
I actually came here with my parents when I was two years old. I would
love to come visit my homeland as soon as an opportunity comes up.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress