Lynn Ban, the renowned jewelry designer known for her celebrity clientele and appearances on Netflix’s Bling Empire: New York, passed away on January 20, just three weeks after a ski accident. She was 52.
Born in Singapore, Ban moved to New York City at the age of four. Her father was a prominent property developer, while her mother was a gemologist. Ban often credited her mother for nurturing her love of fashion. “I had a very fashionable mom, and she really indulged me and cultivated my love of fashion,” Ban told 10 Magazine in 2021. “I would see how she dressed, and we would go shopping together. From a young age, my taste developed through poring over magazines and images and loving every aspect of fashion, from the clothing to the hair and the makeup to the jewelry.”
Before diving into the world of jewelry, Ban worked in the music business and even ran a sushi restaurant. In 2002, she debuted Lynn Ban Vintage at Barneys New York. Nine years later, she launched her own jewelry line, gaining recognition for her unique designs.
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