The latest issue of art, music & fashion publication H Magazine on news stands as of Friday is focused on sustainable fashion. The Barcelona based trend mag have featured the unique ring I made using a reclaimed Cat's Eye that was once used to light up the middle of the road (near my house!). Now it lights up in a piece of jewellery as seen at the Camden Cycle Fashion Show as part of a worldwide event to encourage us to use greener transport to benefit the planet and ourselves!
Reclaimed cat's eye reflector, black resin and glass beading inspired by a tarmac texture.
Patented in the 1930's, Cat's Eyes were invented by Percy Shaw from West Yorkshire, after he realised that the shine from the polished steel tram lines had been helping him to navigate in the low light of evening. His inspiration for the road safety device was the light reflected from the eyes of a cat.
Cat's Eye ring being worn by central model. (Left model pictured wearing Black Facet ring also by Jade Mellor)
Closer view of Cat's Eye ring being worn during the live cycle fashion event in Camden, London.
Here's a behind the scenes shot from the fashion show, you can see the Cat's Eye ring catching the camera flash in the bottom right hand corner. (It lights up even better in darker surroundings).
Details of this piece can be seen at my studio shop here.