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"Michael Schmidt Rocks a New Jewelry Line"
Michael Schmidt is a wardrobing and jewelry designer known for his work in a variety of innovative materials. Based in Los Angeles, his studio produces works in collaboration with the top performers in entertainment, including Madonna, Cher, Lady Gaga, Fergie, the Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Dita Von Teese, Steven Tyler, Deborah Harry, Ozzy Osborne, Tina Turner and many others. His works have appeared in books, videos and album and magazine covers by photographers such as Annie Liebovitz, Steven Meisel, David LaChappelle, Greg Gorman, Herb Ritts and Francesco Scacullo.
In 2010 The prestigious Pasadena Museum of California Art honored Michael with a career retrospective. A number of his pieces are on permanent display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. In Addition, he is proud to have had a dress, created Deborah Harry of Blondie of over 3500 razor blades, on display in the "Rock Style" exhibit at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
Since 2001 he has been designing an exclusive collection of jewelry, clothing, bags and furniture for the luxury goods firm Chrome Hearts.
Currently, Michael is pleased to introduce the launch of his first jewelry collection, incorporating many of the materials and techniques he has honored for his celebrity clientele. The collection, comprised of stainless steel chain-maille and Swarovski crystal mesh, utilizes unique tooling and innovative construction methods requiring that each piece be hand-crafted by artists in his Los Angles studio.
