Tom in Wonderland

by Martin Cho

6385622892 Coming next spring, three of the world’s fanciest dreamers will come together to bring us a collaboration that is worth diving through a rabbit hole for: for Disney forthcoming digital 3-D remake of Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhead, Corpse Bride, etc), the fantasy castle has tapped jewelry designer Tom Binns, known for his Dada-influenced aesthetic, to design a collection of jewelry based on the movie’s characters and events. The bijoux, to be sure, are nothing resembling movie-related merchandise you get from a purchase of the Happy Meal. The limited-edition collection, ranges from $1000-$1500 – think Mad Hatter-inspired miniature broken teacup choker (shown here). For Binns’ favorite villain, the Red Queen, expect red lacquered hearts interspersed between little pins and thorns in the form of a necklace. Lest you think that the collaboration is only for the trust fund set, look for a lower-priced line, Tom Binns for Disney Couture, to be sold in the designer’s flagship in New York and selected boutiques around the world.