Melbourne label Krista is evoking colourful ’90s nostalgia through handmade jewellery and accessories
“Primary colours, patterns, spirals and a playful nostalgic vibe.”
Multidisciplinary artist Krista Lyle founded her eponymous label in 2019 when she started experimenting with handmade sterling silver jewellery and customised caps. Characterised by bright colours, nostalgic details and a distinctive homemade feel, Krista’s work took off over Melbourne’s lockdowns.
For more fashion news, shoots, articles and features, head to our Fashion section.
Since selling out of her last batch of hand-embroidered hats, Krista has really focused on her jewellery and ceramics practices, crafting pieces with a “distinct handmade theme”, she tells me. “The ceramics are lumpy, you can see fingerprints and scuffs left in the jewellery and the seams are visible on fabric-based works.” Below, she speaks on femininity, environmental responsibility and the local creative scene.
Tell us about you. What’s your creative background?
I was always very creative growing up but a couple of years ago I started studying fine art at RMIT. There I really found my love for ceramics, textiles and jewellery making. I did a short course in jewellery casting but other than that, I’m self-taught. It’s been fun learning as I go. I found the aesthetic language/style that I like – primary colours, patterns, spirals and a playful nostalgic vibe.
How did the label get started? Talk us through the process and the challenges.
It started developing at uni and then kicked off during lockdown. At the time I was reworking caps, T-shirts and jumpers using bleach, embroidery and ribbons. I’d also started making jewellery for myself. I have quite chubby fingers and I found it hard to find jewellery that I liked and that fit [my fingers]. Friends kept ordering [pieces] from me and [the label] grew from there. My practice has grown slowly and organically, which has been great for me.
It’s remained sustainable and something I can keep up with. There have been many challenges already – the first being the work/life balance. I haven’t yet found a way to switch off… the other big challenge is the social and environmental responsibility that comes with being a creative today.
I believe it’s important to respect those around us, especially minorities and other creatives, as well as the land we work on. When you’re running a profitable business I think it can put a bit of a spotlight on you… not [necessarily] a bad thing but definitely something that needs to be considered.
What were you trying to achieve from the project at the time? How has this evolved and what are you trying to communicate through the brand now?
At the time, the project was solely a way for me to make cute things and develop my own ideas… I’m so grateful that other people have connected with my work and that they want to keep watching it grow. Today is partly for them, too.
The project is now financially self-sustaining which means I have the funds to keep working on new and exciting projects, of which I have millions. Today, I’d like to use Krista to explore our femininity. My work tends to be more feminine but I don’t believe it’s related to any gender. I’d like to see if my work can be something everyone feels excited to wear.
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How would you describe Krista to someone who’s never seen it before?
Krista is a playful, colourful, nostalgic multimedia practice that uses recognisable shapes like stars, hearts, spirals and bows. There’s a distinct handmade theme – the ceramics are lumpy, you can see fingerprints and scuffs left in the jewellery and the seams are visible on fabric-based works. The overall aesthetic is feminine and at times pretty ‘extra’. I reflect a lot on ’90s and 2000s-inspired accessories and styles and am very influenced by patterns and decorative details in my everyday surroundings.
“Primary colours, patterns, spirals and a playful nostalgic vibe.”
Multidisciplinary artist Krista Lyle founded her eponymous label in 2019 when she started experimenting with handmade sterling silver jewellery and customised caps. Characterised by bright colours, nostalgic details and a distinctive homemade feel, Krista’s work took off over Melbourne’s lockdowns.
For more fashion news, shoots, articles and features, head to our Fashion section.
Since selling out of her last batch of hand-embroidered hats, Krista has really focused on her jewellery and ceramics practices, crafting pieces with a “distinct handmade theme”, she tells me. “The ceramics are lumpy, you can see fingerprints and scuffs left in the jewellery and the seams are visible on fabric-based works.” Below, she speaks on femininity, environmental responsibility and the local creative scene.
Tell us about you. What’s your creative background?
I was always very creative growing up but a couple of years ago I started studying fine art at RMIT. There I really found my love for ceramics, textiles and jewellery making. I did a short course in jewellery casting but other than that, I’m self-taught. It’s been fun learning as I go. I found the aesthetic language/style that I like – primary colours, patterns, spirals and a playful nostalgic vibe.
How did the label get started? Talk us through the process and the challenges.
It started developing at uni and then kicked off during lockdown. At the time I was reworking caps, T-shirts and jumpers using bleach, embroidery and ribbons. I’d also started making jewellery for myself. I have quite chubby fingers and I found it hard to find jewellery that I liked and that fit [my fingers]. Friends kept ordering [pieces] from me and [the label] grew from there. My practice has grown slowly and organically, which has been great for me.
It’s remained sustainable and something I can keep up with. There have been many challenges already – the first being the work/life balance. I haven’t yet found a way to switch off… the other big challenge is the social and environmental responsibility that comes with being a creative today.
I believe it’s important to respect those around us, especially minorities and other creatives, as well as the land we work on. When you’re running a profitable business I think it can put a bit of a spotlight on you… not [necessarily] a bad thing but definitely something that needs to be considered.
What were you trying to achieve from the project at the time? How has this evolved and what are you trying to communicate through the brand now?
At the time, the project was solely a way for me to make cute things and develop my own ideas… I’m so grateful that other people have connected with my work and that they want to keep watching it grow. Today is partly for them, too.
The project is now financially self-sustaining which means I have the funds to keep working on new and exciting projects, of which I have millions. Today, I’d like to use Krista to explore our femininity. My work tends to be more feminine but I don’t believe it’s related to any gender. I’d like to see if my work can be something everyone feels excited to wear.
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How would you describe Krista to someone who’s never seen it before?
Krista is a playful, colourful, nostalgic multimedia practice that uses recognisable shapes like stars, hearts, spirals and bows. There’s a distinct handmade theme – the ceramics are lumpy, you can see fingerprints and scuffs left in the jewellery and the seams are visible on fabric-based works. The overall aesthetic is feminine and at times pretty ‘extra’. I reflect a lot on ’90s and 2000s-inspired accessories and styles and am very influenced by patterns and decorative details in my everyday surroundings.