I have always drawn to the fabulous elements of vintage jewelry, and at an early age fell in love with the look and heft of aged brass and tarnished silver; the bright colors and bold lines of resin and Lucite; the sparkle and festive mood of vintage crystals. I loved the idea of wearing something special that few others possessed; of dusting off old treasures and revamping them for 21st Century fashion.

I became inspired to form Manic Trout after years of collecting fragments and baubles from flea markets and antique shops. All those bits and pieces I had been gathering – buttons, yarn, Lucite, gemstones, broken vintage jewelry, crystals, charms – became the catalyst for a line of jewelry that combines vintage and modern elements in exciting new ways.