Timeless style influenced by vintage elegance, art deco aesthetics, and alternative subculture
Hi, I’m Nicola Dawn.
Growing up in a household with crafting & DIY, creativity was the norm. At the ripe age of 11 I was already slinging beaded jewelry at craft fairs with my mom.
Jewelry, and later clothing design, became a way to explore my identity, always trying to figure out how to reflect my personal style. At the same time offering what I felt was missing - androgyny, alt aesthetics, anything out of the norm.
As a prairie queer in Edmonton, Alberta, I was often frustrated with the very limited options. I’m guessing you’ve been there before too.
I wanted to design glamorous & edgy high quality jewelry that resonated with my invisible femme identity. But I was missing one thing: the perfect material to inspire sensual designs and reflect our desires for responsible luxury.
My discovery of brass was the game changer. I could finally make queer femme jewelry that I wanted to share with my community.
And that’s now my passion. Bringing you unconventional, timeless pieces. So you can feel sexy and confident with jewelry that’s an expression of you.
Jewelry for those who dare to disrupt, seduce, and be seen.
Lord Violet is a subversive yet femme jewelry line, influenced by alternative subculture. Dark, edgy, and luxurious, these brass statement pieces push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Meticulously handcrafted in small batches out of my studio in Montreal.
As seen in Bronte Bride, Dancing with Her & on the runway at Los Angeles Equality Fashion Week.
“I never thought I would wear a bolo, but that all changed when I accidentally designed one. I put it on, and slid it up under my collar. I felt handsome, yet feminine at the same time. It was an androgynous accessory that felt more like jewelry."
-Designer Nicola Dawn
