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Lynn Ban

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Lynn Ban was a Singapore-born jewelry designer who established her eponymous fine-jewelry line in 2011. Her work reinterpreted vintage and historical references through sculptural forms and recurring motifs such as armor, blades, crosses, handcuffs, and thorns, giving the pieces a fashion-oriented and rock-influenced character. She also appeared in the Netflix series Bling Empire: New York and is relevant to readers studying contemporary jewelry and fashion culture.

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When did Lynn Ban launch her jewelry line?

Lynn Ban launched her eponymous fine-jewelry line in 2011. Her designs were distributed through retailers including Barneys, Dover Street Market, Matches Fashion, and Net-a-Porter.

What motifs are associated with Lynn Ban jewelry?

Her sculptural designs repeatedly used armor, blades, crosses, handcuffs, razors, and thorns. These motifs gave her jewelry an intentionally sharp and unconventional identity.

What was Lynn Ban doing before launching her jewelry line?

Ban worked as a curator of vintage couture and launched Lynn Ban Vintage at Barneys in 2002. That business dealt in historical pieces from houses such as Chanel, Valentino, and Yves Saint Laurent.

Which Lynn Ban design is known for an armor-like appearance?

Her sculpted silver Armor ring is one of her best-known designs. It could be worn in stacked combinations to create the appearance of articulated armor.