After university, I was working as a stylist in the Paris theatres when I had a flash of inspiration. I made necklaces from the bikinis designed for the cabaret performers of Folies Bergeres. I was so happy with them that it was only then that I sought out formal training in jewelry.

Paloma Picasso

Paloma Picasso

After Cabaret Designed Flash Formal Had Happy Inspiration Jewelry Made Only Out Paris Performers Sought Stylist Them Then Training University Working

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