Mercedes Brunelli at Palm Beach Swim Week 2015

Mercedes Brunelli will be opening the third night of Palm Beach Swim Week 2015 today Saturday, November 7th at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.

We had a chance to interview her before the show and this is what she had to say!

[GITANA STYLING]: Tell us about your designs. What makes them unique?

[MERCEDES BRUNELLI]: I have a Evening Handbag Line that I launched a little over two years ago, I hand-make every clutch and they are all embellished with Swarovski Crystals. I honestly put my heart and soul into each of my designs and I like to think of them as “Wearable Art”.

[GS]: What inspires you as a designer?

[MB]: Well I have always had a love for fashion and bling (what girl doesn’t!). I grew up in a family of artists so I was always encouraged to create and find my passion. My greatest inspiration came from my grandmother who battled Multiple Myeloma for almost 8 years and never let that hinder her creativity. Seeing her continuious enthusiasm and passion for everything she put her hands on was just so inspiring to pursue your dreams no matter what. I am honored to say that we donate a percentage of each bag sold to The Multipule Myeloma Research Foundation in her loving memory.

[GS]: Who do you design for?

[MB]: I think my designs can be for anyone, I have a wide range of styles. So someone who enjoys more of a simplistic and classy look to the woman who loves artist and unique pieces. The collection has all types of styles so that everyone can find a design that they love.

[GS]: What are we going to see from Mercedes Brunelli at Palm Beach Swim Week?

[MB]: I am very excited to show off some of my latest designs! You can expect anything from funky animal prints to botanical and ocean themes and my favorite the holiday inspired pieces. But above all expect bling, lots of bling!

[GS]: Where can people find your designs?

[MB]: My designs can be found in Fine Jewelry Stores, Art galleries and high-end boutiques from New York to California. Here locally in South Florida you can find the line in Boutiques and Jewelry stores in Palm Beach gardens, West Palm Beach, Worth Ave, Mizner Park and Bal Harbor. I also have a website www.MercedesBrunelli.com

[GS]: What’s next for Mercedes Brunelli?

[MB]: I am continuously working on new designs and looking to launch a whole new line of handbags and accessories this coming year. I like to think the sky’s the limit, and there will be much more bling to come!