[ Reveries ] - Debut Collection
Isabella Hewitt's debut fine jewellery collection, "[Reveries]", is a poetic exploration of childhood memories and familial bonds, rooted in the evocative landscape of Provence. Drawing inspiration from her youth spent in an old olive mill, Hewitt has crafted a collection that captures the essence of those surroundings - from weathered stone archways, to gnarled olive groves, and twisting vine roots. The collection's designs are shaped by the rich textures and forms of the Provençal landscape, including the rugged rocky geology and the mill's timeless flowing waters. Influenced by this and the region's enchanting Fauvist light, "[Reveries]" embodies a dreamlike quality that aims to transport the senses.
Collaborating with her brother, Henry Hewitt, whose photography interweaves surrealist still life and classic portraiture, Hewitt has created an intimate narrative that reflects their shared roots. The soft ambient lighting in the photographic work enriches the collection's mesmeric atmosphere, weaving together a story of family, memory, and artistic expression.
"[Reveries]" not only pays homage to Hewitt's childhood surroundings but also serves as a tribute to her late father and the memories tied to him and his home. The collection intertwines a sense of nostalgia with elements of escapism, embodying the feeling of being pleasantly lost in thought.
Emphasising fluid forms, tonal textures, and sculptural silhouettes, the jewellery pieces mirror the aesthetic of carefully selected furniture designs, including a 1970s 'Etcetera' lounge chair by Jan Ekselius and Katy Brett's 'UnEarthed' folded aluminium chair (via Max Radford Gallery). This thoughtful curation underscores the collection's focus on sculptural, fluid forms that seamlessly blend design, wearability and versatility - with the Rochette series offering entirely detachable, reversible, or interchangeable designs. Through "Reveries," Isabella Hewitt invites wearers to experience a piece of her dreamscape, transformed into timeless fine jewellery that celebrates the beauty of memory and the enduring influence of place.