
ELISE
FRIEDMAN
Editorial 04 OCT / jewellery editorial
Photographer Rossella Damiani sets the beauty of simplicity in focus with the modular jewellery designer Elise Friedman.
Photographer Rossella Damiani , Creative Direction and Design Elise Friedman Model Rue Charlotte, Hair Kazuya Hirota, make-up Jo Merola, styling Molly Overstall-Khan, Digi Operator Claudia Cantarini, all jewellery pieces are by


jacket / Zoran


jumpsuit / Kallmeyer
coat / Seventy Venezia
shirt and trousers / SK Vintage
–"ELISE FRIEDMAN" –
In the quiet of her morning routine, the woman approaches her jewellery as a profound expression of identity. ELISE FRIEDMAN transcends mere adornment; it becomes a mirror reflecting her personal narrative.
Drawing inspiration from the imagery of Renaissance paintings, where jewellery signified wealth, status, and power, each piece she chooses resonates with deeper emotional and spiritual significance. In these works, adornments articulated the complexities of a woman's existence, reinforcing her place within society.
As she adorns herself with rings and necklaces, she reclaims these symbols, infusing them with her own experiences. A gold ring may signify resilience, while the slender necklace evokes aspiration. Just as women of the Renaissance asserted their identities through jewellery, the wearer finds empowerment in her choices, allowing each piece to become an emblem of her journey.
Through this lens, her jewellery bridges past and present, transforming into a personal testament to her values and aspirations. In this act of self-adornment, she connects with a lineage of women who have used jewellery to articulate their truths.

bag / Mansur Gavriel

jacket / Zoran

dress / Vintage Comme des Garçons