CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN - August 2024
Featured in California Home + Design, Designs by Alina’s Belgian linen decorative pillow makes a striking statement in the guest suite of Villa Angeli, the 8,500-square-foot home of Jessica and Pete Stolpman, owners of Stolpman Vineyards. Bringing luxurious comfort and refined style to the curated space, the accent piece was selected by Bailee Roberts of House Rupert Design Studios for its intricate detailing, artisanal craftsmanship, and timeless elegance—hallmarks of Alina de Albergaria’s home décor line.
Guest suite at Villa Angeli, Stolpman Vineyards,
SANTA BARBARA MAGAZINE - Spring, 2022 - page 62
“Don’t miss designer Alina de Albergaria’s new home collection and popular pop-ups...a fusion of artistry and design...”
SANTA BARBARA LIFE & STYLE MAGAZINE - December, 2021 - Page 29
“If fine jewelry is at the top of your wish list...look no further than the unique and exquisite pieces at Designs by Alina...hand-forged gold earrings, pave diamond necklaces, plus a new line of gifts and home accents..”.
SANTA BARBARA MAGAZINE - Summer, 2018 - page 68
THE GOLD STANDARD: “Beauty and inspiration are forever entwined says designer Alina de Albergaria about her design philosophy. De Albergaria draws her inspiration from world travel, her family, and her beautiful surroundings, these days calling Santa Barbara home by way of Venezuela and England. Recently she created her first bespoke conceptual line, the 18K Gallery Collection...modern rings, earrings and necklaces, all richly textured and handmade in California with high-karat gold...”
Alina de Albergaria, founder of Designs by Alina creates an 18K collection of fine jewelry inspired by Moma Artist Xaviera Simmons
MILIEU MAGAZINE - WINTER 2018 - pages 82 and 83
”Ready to Wrap Holiday Gift Guide…Designs by Alina”
Holiday Gift Guide - Perfect Duo Tahitian rings (Tahitian and fresh water) www.designsbyalina.com
SANTA BARBARA MAGAZINE - Spring, 2017 - pages 212 to 225
”...as a jewelry designer and founder of Designs by Alina, she used her same method of mixing materials to juxtapose the soft and romantic with dark rugged textures. Just as a statement necklace of hers melds hand-worked leather with pale, brilliant diamonds, her dining room pairs dark hides on white floors, and white seats with shiny black lacquer. ‘Whether I am designing a piece of jewelry or a living space, I am drawn to unconventional blends,’ she says. ‘Combining diamonds and pearls with leather is as natural to me as infusing heirloom furnishings with modern pieces...”
Alicia Lund, former Fashion Editor for Elle Magazine
The Look | Q by Dorit Sharon Long Sleeve. Citizens of Humanity Jeans. Designs by Alina Necklace.
Fellow creative, Miki Garcia layers three Designs by Alina minimalist chokers: Tahitian pearl, pink fresh water pearl, and white Baroque pearl.
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE & SF GATE, August, 2016
San Francisco Chronicle: front page and feature.
SF GATE: online feature and video
Designs by Alina perfect duo pearl ring... Céline panel skirt, Altuzarra blouse, Chloe bag, Paul Andrew flat, Designs by Alina Tahitian pearl drop earrings, Suno dress, Dries Van Noten coat, Designs by Alina minuette pavé diamond studs, Dries Van Noten dress, Max Mara Atelier fur coat, Alexander Wang bootie, Designs by Alina diamond swoon earrings, and Designs by Alina Lucky 13 black pearl necklace, www.designsbyalina.com.
WOMENS WEAR DAILY - April, 2016 - Pages 62 and 63
“I love designers like Altuzarra, Adam Lippes, Rosie Assoulin, Ellery, and jewelry designers like Designs by Alina.”
Women’s Wear Daily interview with San Francisco expert wardrobe stylist, Mary Gonsalves Kinney
CHEETAH IS THE NEW BLACK (Now Alicia Lund Lifestyle) - March, 2016
Style blog of Alicia Lund, former Fashion Editor, Elle Magazine
The Look | Madewell x Daryl K Skirt + Jacket (also worn here). ALC Tank (similar). Saint Laurent Boots (similar). Designs by Alina Necklace. Photography | Ashley Maxwell
THE STYLE SALONISTE - February, 2016
Diane Dorrans Saeks, Founding editor of C Magazine California Style, Contributing editor, House Beautiful, author of 22 books and Style Saloniste founder:
”I met Alina and her Italian husband last year and fell in love with her elegant new jewelry collection...beautifully crafted…meticulous about design...stunning new jewels...”
CHEETAH IS THE NEW BLACK (Alicia Lund Lifestyle) Style blog of Alicia Lund, former Fashion Editor, Elle Magazine - February 2016 Morrocan Romance
The Look | Isabel Marant Skirt + Tee. Designs by Alina Pave Funk Necklace. Jennifer Fisher Charm Necklace.
SFGATE - October, 2015
”Four don’t-miss fashion events...
Designs by Alina’s new winter collection of modern gold
and pearl pieces to benefit Children of Shelters.”
7x7 MAGAZINE - May, 2015
”San Francisco expert wardrobe stylist, Mary Gonsalves Kinney, tells us what she’s packing: Kenzo dress ($755); Yigal Azrouel scarf ($385); Designs by Alina pearl earrings ($400) and leather-and-diamond bracelets ($450-$650).”
Festival Style: What to Wear to BottleRock and Outside Lands by Mary Gonsalves Kinney
HAUTE LIVING - May, 2015
”The private jet waiting to transport you to the Caribbean? Scurry to collect your Designs by Alina leather and baroque pearl necklaces.”
YOUR COFFEE BREAK - May, 2015
“We'd follow Alina anywhere!”
“Her pieces are the perfect balance of feminine and daring...a great outfit is premeditated without being contrived. As Alina puts it: ‘An effortlessly stylish woman knows how to stretch her wardrobe by tweaking and updating it in ways that are in keeping with the personal style she has honed. Effortless style is about confidence which transcends fashion.”
SANTA BARBARA SENTINEL - November, 2014 - Peter's Pick, page 32
”Effortlessly stylish, that's how I describe her...she's a wonder” —Mara Peters
PEACHY THE MAGAZINE - August 2014
“The charcoal nude drawings above the settee are by Alina”
”Her creative fingerprints are evident throughout the house and gardens as Casa Ventalia."
Alina’s incredible eye for detail was very useful in overseeing the seven month construction and renovation process… Prior to starting her jewelry business, Designs by Alina, Alina worked in several creative industries in Europe, Asia and Latin America including working as a draftsman, in fashion and in television as a host, writer and producer. She has also taken several painting and figure drawing classes.
Peachy the Magazine - August, 2014
“Alina’s attention to detail, which runs the gamut from hand forging to distressing the precious metals, is incredible. All of the construction of her jewelry is transparent, meaning there are no shortcuts taken…”
