Who is the Susan Caplan woman?
The Susan Caplan customer is someone who wants to shop, in a responsible manner, for key quality pieces that can be used season to season. Someone who appreciates the craftsmanship, design and extraordinary detail of vintage jewellery.
What does sustainable fashion mean to you?
We live in a time where preserving the world we live in is paramount. For us, the most important benefit is the environmental impact - as we focus on reducing our carbon footprint, re-using materials that are already in existence goes a long way to drive a much needed circular economy.
Where do you source your pieces from?
That is something I can’t reveal but when sourcing I look for pieces that draw attention and to ensure we are curating collections with the highest quality, we follow our 3 C’s- credibility, craftsmanship & condition. ‘Credibility’ is ensuring its authenticity by establishing if the piece is original. For example, ensuring that the markings bear the correct signature of the designer. ‘Craftsmanship’ is ensuring that the design was correctly executed for that period by reviewing key components for example, the weight. Crystals can be a sign of good craftsmanship too as they should be sparkling and highly faceted. Intricate detail and meticulous artistry is always distinctive with vintage jewellery. ‘Condition’ is understanding if the piece is in its original condition or if there have been any repairs. Reviewing the back of the piece is just as important as the front as it should be made to perfection too