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Profile: Irene Neuwirth

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Profile: Irene Neuwirth

February 28, 2022

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I met Irene ages ago – our fathers are very close and we have many mutual friends – and have over the years watched her build an insanely gorgeous jewelry line that has made her both an incredible success and an editorial darling. Designing jewelry for over a decade, Irene’s pieces are characterized by intense colors and raw, uncut gemstones, and are a true reflection of her wonderfully eclectic, authentic personality and taste.

Irene lives along the Venice Canals with her dog Teddy – who never fails to steal the show – in a whitewashed California bungalow filled with color, print and energy. Her home is incredibly laid back and inviting, and really captures Irene’s unique essence and spirit. I hope you enjoy getting to know Irene and her home as much as I have. XXJKE

 

Beauty

R+T: What are your go-to beauty products?


Anything my beloved facialist Cristina Radu tells me to buy

… My top 5 products: Sunday Riley body and face oil
, Loofah from Christina Radu, Shu Uemura hair conditioner
, Georgio Armani mascara, and Serge Lutens eye make-up remover pads.

R+T: Bath or Shower?

Bath.

R+T: What do you sleep in?

My boyfriend’s Band of Outsiders pajamas…I know, sexy.

 

Health

R+T: Do you have any health tricks?

Vitamins, fish oil, and acupuncture…and pressed juicery greens juice. I’m officially from Los Angeles!

R+T: Do you work out? What do you swear by?

I exercise when I can…I try to make it four times a week at Tracy Anderson.

R+T: What do you do to relax?

I cook dinner for friends, walk my labradoodle, Teddy, through the
 canals, and have a glass of wine

.

 

Décor

R+T: What is your design philosophy for your home?

I like to mix lots of colors and patterns together without thinking too hard about it….mysteriously, it all comes together.

R+T: What are your favorite pieces in your house?

I love my Kim McCarty painting and my Mom’s painting.

R+T: What are your favorite home stores?

I like Nickey Kehoe and Orange Furniture.

R+T: What is your favorite room in the house?

I love my living room.

 

Entertaining

R+T: Do you entertain at home?

All the time

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R+T: What are your tricks for entertaining?

Tequila (preferably Casa Dragones), good food, lots of fun friends…sitting on my deck in the summertime under the lights along the canal.

I like an eclectic scene – mismatched plates and settings, lots of candles, lots of wine and food. 
I avoid place settings and sticking to a strict time when things have 
to be done – let the night be a little more organic and stress free!

R+T: Plated, Buffet, or Family Style for a dinner party?

Plated or family style.

R+T: What are your favorite flowers and where do you buy them?

I love tulips..

. Lilla Bello.

 

Fashion

R+T: How would you describe your style?

Eclectic and feminine.

R+T: Who are your favorite designers?

I love Gregory Parkinson, Marni, Creatures of the Wind, JC Obando, Christopher Kane …the list is endless.

R+T: What are 5 pieces you can’t live without this season?

My Jenni Kayne D’Orsay Flats! 
My George Esquival/Irene Neuwirth Sandals, anything I bought from Marc Jacobs’ Resort Collection, an Erdem yellow skirt and top
, The Elder Statesman sweater, 
and my Libertine skirt.

R+T: Do you have a uniform? Describe.

Usually a dress or a skirt and a top, and always colorful
.

R+T: What is your newest purchase?

When I was in Paris, I bought an adorable black and white Marni dress.

 

Food

R+T: What is your favorite indulgence?

I love food. Eeek…I kind of can’t live without a cheeseburger once in a 
while!

R+T: What is your favorite recipe?

Mixed Berry Crumble with Sweet Corn Ice Cream
 from Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc at Home.

 

Art

R+T: Who are your favorite artists?

My mom, Geraldine Neuwirth, Kim McCarty, Richard Misrach.

R+T: What is your favorite piece of art that you own?

A Kim McCarty painting that my friends all chipped in to buy me for my birthday
 a few years back.

 

Jewelry

R+T: What are your current projects?

Working on my Fall Collection now…

R+T: What do you love most about your job?

I love my job – 
almost everything about it. I have learned so much about business and art
 and being a leader and the importance of relationships.

R+T: When did you start making jewelry?

Ten years ago.

R+T: What inspires you?

Color.

R+T: What’s your favorite part about your job?

Designing and attending gem shows!

R+T: What’s your favorite piece you’ve ever made?

That’s so hard to answer…I love so many and it’s always changing.

 

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