Yahoo Lifestyle Good Grief! Peanuts Goes Luxe With Monica Rich Kosann Jewelry
Monica Rich Kosann, who believes in the power of words and storytelling in her jewelry designs, took a very playful approach to her latest collection.
Kosann and Charles M. Schulz’s “Peanuts” have partnered on a line of friendship bracelets featuring words and phrases from the beloved comic strip, including some classics such as “Good Grief,” “Oof,” “Aaugh” and “Smak.” They’re incorporated into 10 styles, in 18-karat yellow gold and sterling silver with diamonds and precious gemstones. Prices range from $325 to $2,415. The collection launches Tuesday.
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“As someone who grew up with ‘Peanuts’ by my side, I couldn’t be more excited to enter into this partnership highlighting the iconic characters created by Charles M. Schulz,” Kosann said. “Our fine jewelry brand is based on taking iconic, timeless ideas and making them modern for a new generation. That is what ‘Peanuts’ embodies for us as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.” The Monica Rich Kosann brand is also coming off a milestone, having celebrated its 20th year in business last year.
Kosann said her brand has always been about “the empowering nature of words.…With that in mind, our launch collection offers bracelets that capture iconic ‘Peanuts’ words and art.…The bracelets build off the inspiring nature of our Poesy Bracelet collection in combination with the friendship bracelets that have captured the heart of a new generation,” Kosann said.
“The theme of friendship has been at the heart of ‘Peanuts’ since Charles Schulz first created the beloved comic strip in 1950,” said Liz Brinkley, vice president, global licensing, fashion, home and collaborations for Peanuts. “Monica Rich Kosann is a great partner to bring this theme to life through their stylish and sophisticated friendship bracelets that ‘Peanuts’ fans will not want to miss.”
Like the characters, the vocabulary of “Peanuts” conveys a range of emotions. “Oof,” for example, suggests the bumps in the road to a lofty goal, while “Aaugh” suggests the frustrations along the way. “Good Grief” speaks to the power of our vulnerability, and “Smak” is the ultimate expression of love.
The Kosann-Peanuts collection is available at monicarichkosann.com and in the designer’s three namesake freestanding retail locations: the Shops at Columbus Circle and at Hudson Yards, both in Manhattan, and The Somerset Collection in Troy, Mich. There is also a Monica Rich Kosann shop inside Bergdorf Goodman, and the collection will be sold at many other stores. The Peanuts collection will be available to wholesale partners for fall 2025.
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