CLINQ EDITION: #19 KALEIDOSCOPICS
The term Kaleidoscope stems from ancient Greek and translates literally to ‘the observation of beautiful forms’. A kaleidoscope is an optical instrument invented in 1815, now most commonly used as a simple toy to create marvellous patterns for moments of visual joy.
This relates to CLINQ in ever so many ways. Each item we design is preceded by a sort of masterclass in craft, research, and technology – but the result we aim for is an object of style, function, and play. We strive to maintain a lasting sense of pleasure in our accessories.
The ‘observation of beautiful forms’ in all its various uses and disguises is very much at the heart of our CLINQ EDITION #19. Please see the new designs here.
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CLAW CLIPS
Our sculpted claw clips pair architectural design with serious hold, crafted from...
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HAIR CLIPS
Handmade designer hair clips from Berlin. Contemporary hair jewelery, barrettes in minimalist...
CLINQ VIGNETTES
Introducing CLINQ VIGNETTES, a series of short video clips about beauty, life, and hair.
INTRODUCING CLINQ
CLINQ stands for contemporary and minimalist accessories
that intertwine function with beauty, simplicity with versatility
THE IDEA
CLINQ is situated on the edge between jewelry and product design, between craft and technology. CLINQ was initially founded with the idea of reimagining the common hair clip as a statement piece of jewelry. As our collection is expanding to different styles and forms of accessories, the essence at the heart of CLINQ remains the same: we invest time and effort to design accessories that are timeless and versatile, allowing space for self-expression and personality. We want to be your everyday companion and rise to the special occasion.
THE PROCESS
CLINQ accessories are often based on transforming a disposable everyday item into an object of value and desire. During an extensive research stage, we reconsider the nature of the item, and how we can improve on form, function, and material. We care about the product – ultralight objects made of high-quality materials that are made to last – as much as we care about the process behind the product. CLINQ is crafted in-house in Berlin with individually designed and custom made tools. We work with local and trusted suppliers, assuring an environmentally responsible and sustainable production process. Craftsmanship and technology, functionality and style, the organic and the artificial, nature and design are at the heart of everything we do at CLINQ.
CLINQ MINUTE HAIRSTYLES
With CLINQ MINUTE HAIRSTYLES, we offer a series of short hair styling tutorials devised by our Hair and Makeup artist Sayuri. The only rule: they must not take longer that one minute, because that's the way we like it.
THE CLINQ WORKBOOK
As we are nearing a decade of CLINQ, we produced a booklet looking behind the scenes, giving insight into our working process, from first sketches to a three-dimensional accessory and everything that happens inbetween. The CLINQ Workbook comes free with every order from our store, as a small thank you for your loyal support.