Yaz is an Ottoman princess whose family reigned in Egypt (interesting fact: one of the family’s ancestors, Mehmet Ali Pasha, King of Egypt, gave the Concorde Obelisk to Napoleon…).
Yazbukey has given us any number of collections of playful, creative jewels, conceived by a fertile imagination that knows how to mix pop references with a frivolous yet complex way of associating images.
After studying at Studio Berçot and working at Margiela, McQueen-era Givenchy and Jeremy Scott, Yaz’s universe constructed itself around the ornate: accessories for yourself and accessories for your home.
The fun-filled world of her jewels is like a giant lucky dip, where figurative necklaces,earrings, broaches, mirrors bags, clutches, scarves, tshirts… creating a unique world and an original signature.
Yaz regularly collaborates with other brands and among her most recent collaborations is a make up line with Shu Uemura, or surrealist inspired evening clutches for Diane von Furstenberg and the launch of her own fragrant candle for the ancient royal candle maker Cire Trudon….
1/ Favorite destination?
The one I want to discover is Petra in Jordania.
2/ Best thing to do there?
Discover the amazing landscape and history of humanity.
3/ A travel tip?
Never wear sunglasses in the airport, they always check you!
4/ Best / Worst travel memories?
I have many bests, last one was in Bali.
Worst was a car ride between Paris and Istanbul, we wanted to be free and not do any plans
But you really need to plan hotels etc…We found ourselves sleeping in the car in some spots!
5/ Next trip?
Florence for a long weekend.
I love Italy, the food, the language….
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