The Materialist : A Podcast from At Present

At Present Founder + CEO Marc Bridge (“The Materialist”) talked with style editor, jewelry aficionado, and content guru Leya Kaufman about her personal journey, the most meaningful things in her life, and the future of style media. This conversation was recorded during New York Fashion Week on 47th Street in the Diamond District, NYC.

During each episode of The Materialist, our guests share some of their favorite designers, artists, and pieces.

Herewith, please find some of the most interesting references from our episode with Leya Kaufman.

Leya Kaufman (@kaufmom) with Marc Bridge (@marcbridge).

Stuart Weitzman 5050 Soho Boots

Giorgio Armani (Leya circa a few years ago in all black…with a twist)

Dannijo Jewelry

Jimmy Choo shoes with built in anklets (definitely worthy of a few more wears)

Leya’s ring with her husband’s grandmother’s diamond

White Chanel bag from Leya’s mom

Victorian era lock

Christina Caruso Italian Links (worn as a bracelet)

Danielle Gerber Ring

Arielle Ratner Snake Serpent Ring

Ruth NY

Hotels Above Par

The Exchange Project

3 People You Should Know

* Encirkled - Kate Freeman

* Sharon Brand

* Natalie Jacobson

Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato are the Founders of Lizzie Fortunato, one of our favorite fashion jewelry brands. These twin-sisters began creating unique jewelry in their dorm room at Duke University and the brand began officially in 2008 when Kathryn, then working as a banker at Goldman Sachs, gave sister Lizzie her $10,000 annual bonus check to launch the business.Over the last 16 years, they’ve grown from a small office on the Lower East Side into a national jewelry brand whose seasonal launches are anticipated by jewelry lovers everywhere.