The Chain Reaction

Zivile Pupinyte

by Nadia Stadnycki

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Published: Apr 23, 2008

Photos by Michael T. Regan (CLICK IMAGES FOR LARGER VERSIONS)

Who: Zivile Pupinyte

What: Self-taught jewelry designer behind ZivileArt

Age: 27

Hometown: Vilnius, Lithuania

Current hood: South Philly

Mission: "I encourage creativity. I provide the skeleton so the wearer can do it herself."

Color scheme: All natural, unprocessed stones in vibrant shades

Material world: Lava stones, zebra jasper, garnets, amber, coral, dyed coconut shell, labradorite, leather and lace

Style philosophy: "Do not be afraid to stand out."

Inspired by: Her dreams

Soundtrack: House music

For spring, it's all about: Neck and arm collars

Favorite thing in her closet: A black lava orb neckpiece with biwa pearls

It's Friday night. She's wearing: A leather collar adorned with a massive conch shell

In another world she'd be: An interior painter

Best-dressed Philadelphian: Gina Juliano

Favorite places to shop: Bus Stop and Bambi in Philly, Lillith's in New York

Trend that needs to stop: Jewelry that retails for $15 and under

What's next: Whole outfits out of leather, lace, chains and stones. "I keep getting bigger and bigger with my jewelry, so I might just cover the whole body."

Get yours at: Grasshopper, Bus Stop, Showroom 77, Closet Fever, Topstitch, Follicle, Philadelphia Glassworks

Or for custom work: 215-834-8138, zivileart.com

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