Amanda Assad Mounser is a New York-based jewellery designer, who debuted her premiere collection, Assad Mounser for the Autumn winter 2009 season. Before launching Assad Mounser, Amanda worked in the fashion industry for Moschino and Alejandro Ingelmo. The Assad Mounser aesthetic is inspired by the decadence of the 1970's glam rock culture. Fusing organic materials such as agate, druze and quartz with heavier metal chains and spikes the look is distinctly bohemian with an edge. For the AW 11 season, the focus is on it-girl in tow to the Rolling Stones Anita Pallenberg, and the British interpretation of fashion at the time. Other influences include the music and styling of Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Brian Eno and The Rolling Stones themselves.