New York - July 30, 2008

Leather Bound

Natalia Brilli’s Summer Accessories Collection

Very few things/people/ appendages look good bound in leather.

But the provocative silhouettes in Natalia Brilli’s summer accessories will get the heart pumping.

The Belgian artist (and former Rochas accessories designer) wrapped her latest sculptures and curious objects in lambskin for a look that’s brilliantly clean and kinky.

The slender Stardust watch bracelet and the whistle charm necklace are tightly sheathed in gray suede (hot). Medal brooches and studded ruby leather wristbands are theatrically S&M. An update on an old classic — black leather pearls — can be preordered at Erie Basin for fall.

That should be enough to stimulate you.

Available at Project No. 8, 138 Division Street, between Orchard and Ludlow Streets (212-925-5599 or projectno8.com); Bblessing, 181 Orchard Street, between Houston and Stanton Streets (212-378-8005 or bblessing.com); Erie Basin, 388 Van Brunt Street, at Dikeman Street, Red Hook (718-554-6147 or eriebasin.com).