EMERGING DESIGNER

Shannon SaintClair

IN THIS FEATURE: Meet Shannon Fashion Focus

Celebrity Jewelry Designer Shannon Saint Clair is making her mark in Miami, having an unconventional path of success with celebrity clients like Chris Brown, Dwyane Wade, Actor/Rapper Common, Actress Gabrielle Union, Singers, Kelly
Rowland and Mya, Beyonce’s mom Tina Knowles, Lisa and shoe designer, Donald Pliner, televangelist Paula White, and a host of actresses, singers, reality tv stars, pro football, basketball, & soccer players and their wives. She has already been accepted as a Miami International Fashion Week Jewelry Exhibitor to showcase her collection for the March 3rd-6th 2011 shows, and she was a Jewelry Exhibitor at the Miami Style Awards and Accessories Trunk Show for Miami Fashion Week Foundation on October 7, 2010 at the W Hotel.

Shannon SaintClair on Fashion

What has been your biggest fashion faux-pas?

I used to only design women's jewelry, not believing there was a huge market for men's jewelry. But when I finally started a men's collection, it's doing extremely well, actually outselling my women's collections, and most of my customers now are men!

If you could only shop at one store, which would it be?

Neiman Marcus.

If you could change one thing about your closet, what would it be?

I would love to add more square footage!

Survival of the fittest: What is one item in your closet that you will never get rid of?

My fur coat! Whether it goes in or out of style, it will always provide the most warmth in the coldest climates.

If you were given the opportunity to have a famous designer revamp your entire wardrobe, who would you choose?

Gucci.

Name an actor/singer/celebrity whose wardrobe you admire the most.

Beyonce'

What are your best and worst fashion purchases?

Best purchases-Designer Handbags Worst Purchases- Multi colored skirts and pants I bought on the sale rack even though I didn't need them, hoping to find a match for something in my closet. But I rarely did, and if they were still unworn after a year, I donated them to charity.

Who makes your favorite pair of jeans? Shoes? Dress or Suit?

True Religion. Absolutely love their stitching Shoes? Louboutins Dress? BCBG

If you had to describe your personal style in one word, what would it be?

Flashy.

If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be?

Designer sunglasses with the crystals & large logos, a.k.a. Stunner Shades! They make anyone look like a star!

If we could take a peek into your personal closet, what would we find?

Handbags, shoes, sunglasses & jewelry in addition to the clothes.

MyCloset.com Speaks

Shannon SaintClair's custom jewelry is exquisite. We love the fact that these gems can be worn with jeans and t-shirt as well as the most glamorous red carpet outfit. This truly talented designer has the gift of unbridled creativity along with an incredible sense of style!