Posts Tagged ‘Joan Goodman’

Today we are continuing our series of Mother’s Day memories and great giveaways from some of the designers we love. PONO designer Joan Goodman began making her beautiful jewelry collections after her belief in the goodness of nature’s beauty. For the month of May, PONO will offer a 20 percent discount on selected items listed under a Mother’s Day tab at PONO Annex , just use code MOTHDAY1. Read on for our interview with Goodman, and follow PONO on Twitter and show your love on Facebook for the chance to win a gorgeous marble necklace made of beautiful Italian resin beads.

SF: How has your mother inspired as a person?
JG: Culture was important to my mother. She was open and wise, very loving. She has a quiet elegance. She allowed me freedom of spirit. She taught me to love life!

SF: What is your fondest memory of your mother new or old?
JG: I think of the ballet. My mother holding my hand at a moment when something moved her.

SF: What is or was your mother’s style staple?
JG: My mother always dressed but refined, conservative. She loved interesting big, jewelry. Ethnic pieces in particular.

SF: What do you value the most about your mother as her own woman not related to you as a mother figure?
JG: She was never needy. She was strong and wise, independent and kind, funny.  She was never afraid.

SF: What was your mother’s best style tip she ever gave you?
JG: Buy those Hermes boots, they look good on you!

The Marble Necklace in Chestnut

The Marble Necklace in Praline

The Save the Planet Bangles

Happy Earth Day! Support an important cause with accessories that are created from mindfulness and respect of the Earth and its energy sources. PONO jewelry pieces are the perfect way to showcase your admiration of Earth Day, such as the Save the Planet bangle or dog tag necklace. Both items are available in a pretty honey hue and are made of rescued laser and enamel horn. Check out the gorgeous Spring Collection at ponobyjoangoodman.com.

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Last week I had the absolute pleasure to visit the showroom and offices of the accessories brand PONO by Joan Goodman. I was delighted to meet the creative team and get a first-hand view of the beautiful Spring Collection, as well as a sneak peek of what’s coming up for Fall styles.

If you are not familiar with PONO, I highly suggest you check out the earth-bound jewelry available at PONO Annex. The modern items are crafted from natural woods, shell and natural horn. Some of my favorite pieces are the metallic stonewashed choker necklaces, the Mother of the Pearl stainless steel cuffs, the multi-strand necklaces and the Italian Opaline bead baked enamel flower choker. Each piece dramatically transforms any everyday outfit or adds the wow factor to a formal dress.

PONO, which means “goodness” in Hawaiian, was founded by designer Joan Goodman, and was conceived as a creative representation of the years she spent  in Hawaii. She was inspired by nature’s beauty to create organic-like sculptural designs, while maintaining a close connection to nature. Today, each item is crafted in Italian factories using natural resins, with constant care to the environment.

Goodman is also the President of Bobbi Trim Ltd., a button manufacturer and distributor for designers, including Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, Thakoon and Anna Sui, to name just a few.

More photos to enjoy after the page break!

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