i-D FINEJEWELLERY

With a background in sculpture, jewellery designer Melanie Georgacopoulos works
with materials in new ways to release their potential and stimulate new
interpretations. She began her exploration of the pearl during her Master’s degree
at the RCA in 2007, after which she worked as a freelance designer under Antoine
Sandoz for major international brands, before establishing her eponymous label in
2010.
In Melanie’s work the paradoxical, intriguing nature of pearls and mother of pearl is
at the core of every piece, whilst the aesthetic remains simple, structured and
timeless. She continually strives to challenge the existing preconceptions of these
organic materials and that of traditional jewellery design itself. It is this unique
approach which has given her the opportunity to showcase her pieces regularly at
fairs, exhibitions and galleries worldwide.
Melanie became well known internationally for her work with pearls, leading to her
collaboration with TASAKI, which began in 2013. Directional line M/G TASAKI was
born, marring Melanie’s flair to cross design boundaries with the Japanese jewellery
company's world renowned craftsmanship. Following the huge success of the
seasonal collections Melanie was appointed Head Designer for M/G TASAKI in 2015.
She has been a visiting lecturer at Central Saint Martins for the last five years whilst
she continues to create her own collections and one-off pieces for special projects.