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Mctega's Otherworldly Jewelry Designs

Sarah McLellan and Kristina Ortega met while interning at Rodarte. Both were pre-med majors who, upon discovering a shared love of the laboratory, decided to work together and fold their proclivity for science into fashion design. The results of their experiment: Mctega, a line of otherworldly jewelry, ultra-luminescent resin cubes and rock crystal clusters haphazardly wrapped, threaded and suspended by multiple chains.

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The LA-based jewelry designers, who launched their line in 2007, were Ecco Domani’s Fashion Foundation accessories finalists in 2010. That same year, they expanded their designer jewelry collection to clothing. Made from fine Italian silks and translucent lamés, their dresses, shorts and tops are showpieces for the multi-faceted resin compositions studded onto them.

“Our studio is like a chemistry lab. The more we experiment, the better the work,” said jewelry designer Sarah McLellan, who with Kristina Ortega, both 25, are currently trying their hand at more wearable basics. “We’ve hit a nice stride in make beautiful complete looks [that really compliment our jewelry designs]." (Clothing from $750 to $1500 and jewelry from $125 to $700)

Last fall, Sarah McLellan tracked down a pair of Vivienne Westwood classic black platforms on eBay online auctions to wear to Mctega's presentation in New York. “I get all of my shoes and some great vintage handbags off eBay,” the designer said. “It’s fun to craft your own style from looks that were cool a little bit ago.”

McTega, Current and Past Collections

We asked what McLellan and Ortega are coveting now.

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Mctega's Otherworldly Jewelry Designs

1. Lederer Alligator Handbag: “This alligator bag is so incredible.  No matter where or how you wear it, people are going to freak out!”  

2. "Hang it All" Coatrack: “We love the Hang it All!”

3. Vintage Red Fox Fur Stole: ”This fur stole is so chic and gives an incredible silhouette.”  

4. The Avalanches; "Electricity" E.P: “This is super rare and awesome!”  

5. Vintage '70s Greca Peep-Toe Platform Heels: “Uh duuuuh.  These are so awesome!”  

6. Japanese Vintage Stationery Set: “We cannot get enough stationery here at Mctega.”

7. Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Side Table: “And a rad table to put all of these excellent finds on!”

 

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