MARCO DAL MASO

Italian designer Marco Dal Maso’s edgy men’s collections have an extraordinary raw and rebellious appeal that has helped nurture a whole new attitude towards jewellery for men.

“It has been my passion right from the start to offer men a chance to stand out from the crowd and wear jewellery that define their personality and highlight their character,” says Dal Maso, who takes pride in his unique designs. “I’ve always rebelled against the norm and that is now my design defence.”

Complex textures and unusual settings, such as the ‘shark teeth’ prongs in his Manawa rings, ensure such rebellious prominence. He asserts that his designs are not for the faint-hearted, but for “people who are confident in their style”. Recently, however, he moved from edgy rawness to enchanting femininity, channelling the astonishing beauty of a lunar rainbow in AMAIA, his first collection for women. These are composed of concentric parts that delicately move with the wearer. He admits to being pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming response: “It is winning hearts across the world, indicating that AMAIA has truly resonated with its core audience —extraordinary women.”

He is reluctant to predict the brand’s future: “Like the seasons, our moods change and everything becomes unpredictable. However, I truly enjoy designing, and we are now launching more collections.”

For more information, visit www.marcodalmaso.com.