Corina Larpin

Corina Mihaila Larpin
Born
Romania
OccupationDesigner
EmployerStéfère Jewelry

Corina Mihaila Larpin is a Romanian-born jewelry designer and the founder of Stéfère Jewelry.[1]

Career

Larpin was born in Romania and later moved to Hong Kong, where she established her career in jewelry design. She joined Stéfère Jewelry in 2009, initially working under the brand's original founders in Paris.[2][3] In 2014, she acquired full ownership. Her designs are known for their combination of rebellious elements, drawing inspiration from various cultural motifs and her personal aesthetic.[4][5]

Larpin's work has been worn by celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Laverne Cox, Billy Porter, Jenna Ortega, Gwen Stefani, Michelle Yeoh, Christina Aguilera, and J Balvin. Her creations are characterized by bold, rock-inspired motifs, including snakes, stars, and skulls.[6][7] Larpin’s work gained significant media attention when she collaborated with designer Thom Browne to create a pair of 44-carat ruby nipple covers worn by Cardi B at the Met Gala.[8][9][10]

In addition to her design career, Larpin is involved in charitable causes.[11] She is a committee member of the Women of Hope charity in Hong Kong, which advocates for social justice and empowerment for underprivileged communities.[12][13]

References

  1. ^ Marin, Ruxandra (22 March 2018). "Corina Larpin și drumul de la o pasiune la un business de succes – Stefere Jewelry". Elle.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  2. ^ Corà, Angelica (20 July 2019). "The Italian Rêve – Interview With Corina Mihaila Larpin: the Emotion and the Inspiration of Stéfère – Voices of Fashion". The Italian Rêve. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Corina Larpin is The Jeweler Behind The Most Rare Celebrity Jewels - Coveteur: Inside Closets, Fashion, Beauty, Health, and Travel". coveteur.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Stéfère Jewelry Launches Fresh Takes on Popular Snake Collection". Los Angeles Times. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Corina Larpin of Stefere Jewelry on how beauty drives her – and Hong Kong inspires her". South China Morning Post. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Love Letter to Hong Kong: Corina Larpin". Vogue Hong Kong. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  7. ^ Boyd, Sarah. "The Biggest Jewelry Trends Of The Moment With Corina Mihaila Larpin". Forbes. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Inside The Vietnamese Home of Jewellery Designer Corina Larpin". Vogue Hong Kong. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Stéfère, bijuteriile spectaculoase ale Corinei Mihăilă Larpin - Ziarul National". www.national.ro (in Romanian). 16 January 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Corina Mihaila Larpin Archives". Gafencu. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  11. ^ Barlow, Christian. "Exclusive: Women of Hope 2018 Awards Luncheon". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Corina Mihaila Larpinun nos abre las puertas de su casa en Phuket". ¡HOLA! (in Spanish). 12 February 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  13. ^ "At Home with Jewellery Designer Corina Larpin". www.homejournal.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.