Margo Manhattan

Bold, dynamic, and sexy perfectly define Margo Manhattan and her namesake line of jewelry. "I was born during intermission, " the celebrity designer, who is the daughter of New York City Prima Ballerina Karin Von Aroldingen and god-daughter of world-renowned Ballet Master George Balanchine, is fond of saying. Her creations have adorned many celebrities, from Selena Gomez to Beyonce, who cleared out Margo's Upper East Side boutique to style music videos for her self-titled album, 'Beyonce'.

From a very young age, Margo was captivated by the allure of precious metals and stones, teaching herself the Byzantine method to craft her own pieces of jewelry. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, she sought to further refine her craft, studying jewelry design in Paris at the prestigious Studio Bercot. Margo immersed herself in the world of fashion, securing positions with renowned designers Karl Lagerfeld, Patrick Kelly, and noted fashion photographer Arthur Elgort.

Her career was catapulted forward when famed fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier encountered her jewelry during a photoshoot. Demarchelier's discovery led to a prominent feature of Margo's work in the pages of Paris Vogue, launching her onto the international fashion scene.

A Life Driven by Passion and Philanthropy

Driven by a deep-seated passion for both jewelry design and philanthropy, Margo has created several ground-breaking designs for causes close to her heart. Her first contribution to the world of charitable endeavors was a pin designed to celebrate the inception of Earth Day in 1990. This initial foray into cause-related design led to her creating the original Red Ribbon lapel pin for AIDS awareness in 1991, cementing her reputation as a visionary and socially conscious designer. Later, Margo was approached by Estee Lauder's Breast Cancer Research Foundation to design the iconic Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness. All of these distinguished designs have evolved into powerful, globally recognized symbols.

Margo's passion and inventiveness, along with her philosophy of "living in the moment, " resonate eloquently in every aspect of her designs. From the initial conception to the meticulous execution, her work is imbued with love, a testament to her genuine joy in the craft.

Margo Manhattan Today

In the present day, Margo's creativity continues to blossom beyond the confines of her physical boutique. She graces television screens and online platforms with her presence, introducing her edgy, bold, Rock n' Roll Chic aesthetic to a wider audience. Her new collection, available exclusively through HSN, embodies this signature style. While her Madison Avenue boutique has closed its doors, the spirit of her store lives on through her website, where the perfect piece of Margo Manhattan jewelry awaits each discerning customer.