New York — Adel Chefridi was born in the old city of Tunis along the Mediterranean coast. He came to New York in 1998 where he created his studio. His work increasingly draws from his multicultural background resulting in an attempt to reconcile past and present nostalgia and hope. His designs emphasize simplicity wearability durability and openness to light and movement. Using natural gemstones his pieces have a friendly and peaceful feel that make them wearable everyday.