Delfina Delettrez Delights at Opening Ceremony

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Although I admit I'm not usually one for accessories, I was truly wowed at last night's New York unveiling of designer Delfina Delettrez Fendi's Anatomik collection at the uber chic Chinatown boutique Opening Ceremony. Delfina, a fourth generation Fendi and daughter of French jeweler Bernard Delettrez, presented an array of pieces that showed a wide range of influences, from the human physique to Tim Burton-esque animals and insects, and even the late King of Pop. Guests including Jen Brill, Sally Singer and Mirabelle Marden oohed and aahed over the collection, which first debuted last month at the Louvre. The sheer variety of materials used, from precious metal to Tuscan marble and practically everything in between, is quite remarkable. A number of the pieces feature moving parts, such as a silver spider bangle whose body opens to reveal a cluster of pearls. 

Humberto Leon, owner of Opening Ceremony, sees the collection as perfect for "the girl who is maybe a little tired of ordinary jewelry. There are all levels of costume jewelry: this is exquisite but really kind of fun. It's for someone who's willing to have fun." His favorites come from the newest series, a glamorous and surreal interpretation of the human body. "I like the mix of the chunkier less fine jewelry mixed with something like a nose encrusted in all diamonds," he says, pointing to a set of pieces including a pair of fantastic bejeweled earrings and a ring that featured a thong-clad golden derriere.