Alexis Drake

Timeless and Contemporary, Alexis Drake's Hand-Crafted Designs are Heirlooms in the Making

While a sculpture major at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Alexis Drake’s design talents led to a three year internship with a jewelry designer. Here she learned the fundamentals of working with precious metals and began to create her own designs. After graduation, Alexis moved to Chicago, where she has been designing jewelry full-time since January, 2006.   

Raised in Wyoming and inspired by architecture and nature, Alexis brings simplicity and timelessness to her beautiful hand-crafted designs in 14k gold and sterling silver. Her contemporary pieces are heirlooms in the making.   

Alexis’s very first design was the tag necklace, inspired by a classic necklace her grandmother wears daily. She has since elaborated on the “tag” theme with a line of classic necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Two new additions in sterling silver include a 5-tag necklace, and the distinctive tag charm bracelet. With or without additional charms, this could be your own signature piece.   

Many designs in her collection are simple basics, perfect alone or great for layering. Timeless charms (heart, teardrop, leaf, cross, breast cancer ribbon, and her signature tag) on delicate 16”, 18”, and 20” chains are an elegant addition to any outfit.   

For a unique design with a touch of the West, you’ll love Alexis's Signature Bracelet, a soft leather band with 12 chunky sterling silver "links," the toggle clasp accented with a cubed turquoise bead.

The Chicklet Bracelet is the designer's showpiece, a funky signature design whose five strands of leather bands are interwoven with 18 chunky sterling silver "links".   Both are available in men's as well as women's sizes, and a choice of hot leather colors!   

      

Alexis is one of the few local jewelry designers offering selections for men.  In addition to the bracelets, her cufflinks are the perfect accessory to dress up his wardrobe.   

To see the entire collection, check out her website at www.alexisdrake.com. 

Custom designs, including wedding sets, can be ordered by contacting Alexis directly.


Alexis is also very active in local designer events, including the Chicago Indie Designer Market, GenArt SHOPChicago, and local trunk shows.

She was also selected for the Macy’s Chicago Designer Shop in 2006. 

See Alexis Drake designs at the following Chicago locations:  

City Soles
3432 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.665.4233
www.citysoles.com

Hazel
1902 W. Montrose
Chicago, IL  60613   
773.769.2227
www.hazelchicago.com

Macy's
111 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60602
312-781-1000
www.macys.com


Mint Boutique
2150 N. Seminary Ave.
Chicago, IL  60614
773.322.2944
www.mintboutique.com

Public I
1923 W. Division
Chicago, IL  60622
773.772.9088
www.publicifashions.com


Studio Vital
12 W. Maple St.
Chicago, IL  60610
312.266.4247

Chicago Suburbs


AliKat
499 W. Pennsylvania Ave.
Glen Ellyn, IL  60137


The Bootery
492 Central Ave.
Highland Park, IL  60035
847.433.1911

Eliza Jane
322 West Main Street
St. Charles, IL  60174
630.457.1821
www.elizajanegirl.com

Peg Ann Kompany
79 E. Scranton
Lake Bluff, IL  60044
847.234.1413


Schoen's
48 S. Washington Ave.
Hinsdale, IL  60521
630.323.2400

  

Photos courtesy of Alexis Drake.

SeeMore Shopping Contributing Writer – E. Engquist  
 
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. SeeMoreShopping incurs all expenses associated with reviews. Publ. 04/07.