Alex Woo (1974 – March 30, 2021)[1] was an American retailer and fine jewelry designer located in New York, New York. She was known for her sculptural charms that blend premium craftsmanship.[2]
| Industry | Jeweller and retailer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Alex Woo |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | www |
Personal life
editWoo's father, Alexander Woo, was a bench jeweler and began teaching her the basics of jewelry making when she was five years old. He taught her the appreciation of gems, precious metals and fine craftsmanship.[3][4] He continued to serve as her mentor as she went on to study at Cornell University,[5] The American University of Paris and the Parsons School of Design.[6]
She died of cancer in 2021.[1]
Alex Woo Jewelry
editWith her Little Icons™ Collection, Woo was the first jewelry designer, who specialized in personalization.[2] In 2001 Woo founded her own New York-based company Alex Woo Jewelry.[7]
In 2009, she co-designed with Christina Applegate a pendant that raises money for Applegate's Right Action for Women foundation. Woo has also been affected by the disease, her mother died from breast cancer.[8]
Woo's clients included Kelly Ripa, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lopez.[8]
Awards and Recognitions
editIn 1998 she won the National Women´s Jewelry Association´s design competition.[3]
In 2005 Woo was named as one of Crain´s New York Business´s 40 under 40.[3]
In 2006, Woo was named a Rising Star by the Jeweller's Circular Keystone Show Design Center.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Alex Woo's Milestones".
- ^ a b "Alex Woo | Charms & Necklaces | Jared". www.jared.com. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ a b c "40 Under 40 Class of 2005". Crain's New York Business. 2005-01-01. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ Creative Designer & Founder Of Alex Woo Inc, Alex Woo Dies At 47
- ^ "40 Under 40 - Alex Woo". Crain's New York Business. 2005-01-01. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ "Putting on the glitz: New generation". 13 August 2007.
- ^ "The Talk with jewelry designer Alex Woo". JOLIEGAZETTE. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ a b c "Alex Woo | Necklace For Women". Retrieved 2020-03-19.
External links
edit- AlexWoo Official website
- “Now Ear This.”. DailyCandy November 7, 2003
- Donna Freydkin "Love is the Only Number", USA Today December 15, 2005
- 9 Minutes with Alex Woo. iFashion Network
- "Breast cancer fundraisers give pink a little extra punch."USA Today October 11, 2010