For its 2010 Autumn/Winter collection, DLC Brooklyn – DLC being the abbreviation for the oh-so-entertaining “Dirty Librarian Chains” – has found inspiration in the world of rock-n-roll. Founder and jewelry designer Susan Domelsmith has hand-selected and deconstructed vintage pieces, giving them new life through unique pairings, draping, knotting and tangling.

Primarily a mix of blue and gold tones, the new line calls to mind the warmer colors of autumn and winter. And DLC’s rock influence comes through in the combination of chains, charms and brooches, along with playful titles like the “Frequency Necklace,” the “Sound Wave Pocket Chain,” the cascading “Crescendo Earrings,” and the “Metronome Bracelet.”

DLC’s upcycled, modern style is perfect for dressing up or down, and comes at an affordable price point too. Most of her statement pieces range between $25 and $240. Available internationally, the line is getting some major celeb play as well, gracing the likes of Debbie Harry, Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow and the Vivian Girls.

And the latest line reinforces DLC Brooklyn’s commitment to sustainability as well. Working with pre-existing, often vintage pieces and packaging made from recycled materials, Domelsmith believes that beyond sustainability, that resourcefulness is also part of what makes the line so memorable. In her own words: “The materials and components of each design constantly change based on what is available, making each piece special and unique, as well as creating a dynamic history that arises from the interaction of individual vintage components.”

To learn more, visit www.dlcbrooklyn.com.

*above: DLC Brooklyn’s Metronome Necklace

*above: Amp Necklace

*above: Crescendo Prelude Verse

*above: Crescendo (detail)

*above: Cadenza

*above: Cadenza (detail)

*All images courtesy of DLC Brooklyn.