Caroll Maura's Stunning Pieces

I frequently visit Speed&Bacon, and one day I met a girl who had come to show her samples and see if they would make space for her in the store. It was Caroll. When I saw what she did, I immediately told her I needed to see more; I couldn't believe my eyes—dozens and dozens of layers of wild silk cut, hand-burnt, and mounted one on top of the other, forming a kind of multicolored rice field.

I had the opportunity to get to know her a little better days later when we met to take photos, and I forgot the camera battery at home (what can I say? I'm a true professional, which is why I overdo the effects in these photos, to disguise their poor quality). I was impressed by the good taste, the excellent finish, and the amount of work that goes into each of her pieces. Personally, I consider them more like T-shirts than necklaces, due to how much they adorn and their presence, but I imagine the most appropriate term to define what she does is "bib necklaces."

Caroll is Dominican; she has spent her whole life in art schools, and despite her young age, she has already impressed more than one person with what she does. She is currently completing her studies at IED in Madrid and will be present at the Ego de Cibeles showroom. It's probably those island roots combined with her training that allow her to mix skulls with tulle, cow bones with silks, all with great artistry.

I know that in addition to accessories, she would like to design her own collection one day. I would love to see what she is capable of doing by translating those ideas into garments; I think she could be our Lilly Heine in Spain if she started creating clothes with details formed by dozens of overlapping layers.

She has truly impressed me with her work; I find it very daring. There are risky pieces as well as more wearable ones, but all of them are completely unlike what we are used to seeing. I sincerely hope she does well, that her work is appreciated and valued, and that she finds her audience, among whom I am already an unconditional fan.

And as a good fan, of course, I already have my own necklace, which is the one I show you in the photo above (don't mind the pearls; I always wear them, and in my anxiety to immortalize the moment, I forgot to take them off). Caroll told me that I was her first client; I couldn't be more thrilled. I know that someday I will boast to the media about being "the first to acquire an original Caroll Maura."

If you liked it, you can find her at Speed&Bacon, at the Ego de Cibeles, or write to her directly; I'm sure she'll appreciate the encouragement.

Hugs,
The Countess with a bib