Chrishabana

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  CHRISHABANA The Right Now Necklace
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  CHRISHABANA The Triple Spike Necklace
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  CHRISHABANA The Spike Earrings
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  CHRISHABANA The Linked Bone Bracelet
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  CHRISHABANA The Cage Cross Necklace
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  CHRISHABANA The Five Spike Necklace
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  CHRISHABANA The Linked Cross Bracelet
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  CHRISHABANA The Mounted Grace Necklace
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  CHRISHABANA The Cross Triangle Earrings
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  CHRISHABANA The Cross Aloha Lei

Chrishabana is a contemporary jewelry collection named after its free-spirited designer, Chris Habana. The Brooklyn, NY-based line, which debuted in 2004, is famous for its playful yet subversive pieces.

Jewelry icon Chris Habana is renowned for his ability to transform dark, gothic elements – from asteroids, drowning girls and the “fly trap” – to fresh, funky pieces. Chris Habana is inspired by designers Tsumori Chisato, Bernhard Wilhelm, Walter Van Bierendonck, Lanvin, Bless, Lanyard, Margiela, Basso and Brooke, Eley Kishimoto, and Clements Ribeiro.

Chris Habana adds, “My collections are products of the constant battle in my head between doing what I want to do, and doing what I think I should do. It is always an interesting battle, and I’m always surprised by what wins.”

Chris Habana finds inspiration in almost everything – from pop icons, cartoon characters, occult imagery, pornography, victorian charm, dungeons and dragons, hippie culture, raves, things seen from the corner of your eyes, rock anthems, love songs, poetry, cheesy movies, travel, my loves, to his own life. His penchant for design has started early on. From jewelries, Chris Habana has transcended to prints and apparel.

Chrishabana accessories, all print heavy, color heavy, crafty, and fit for both sexes, are composed of necklaces, hats, earrings, cuffs, leis, badges, medals, bracelets, and pins. The label’s latest collection – that of Spring 2009 – truly reflects the Chrishabana philosophy with pieces inspired by “Saved By The Bell” era aesthetics and late 80’s to 90’s surf culture.

Chrishabana accessories have graced the pages of national magazines and media outlets such as New York Times Men’s Supplement, Sportswear International, Women’s Wear Daily, Exit, Trace, Bon, The Block, Fader, Time Out, Contributing Editor Blogspot, OAK NYC Online, Coutorture Blogspot, Zoom Zoom Online, Daily Candy Online, JC Report Online, I-D, and Numero Homme. Chrishabana has also invaded the overseas accessory scene by appearing on Japanese magazines WWD, Anan, Bazaar Japan, Neo2, and on Canadian magazine Zink.

The brand is available in select stores in New York, Chicago, and Seattle; and in international retailers based in the United Kingdom, Norway, Japan, and Hong Kong. The fabulous Chrishabana finds are also available through online retailers Oak NYC, Revolve Clothing, Karmaloop, and Shop Pulp.

Geometric shapes, shocking colors, and even more shocking designs – these are just some of the things that define the Chrishabana collection. The designer’s authentic vision, and ability to combine light and dark elements truly make Chrishabana a cut above the rest.