2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

UNLOCK CLASSIC

Entrant

KKLUE GROUP (HK) LIMITED

Category

Fashion Design - Jewelry

Client's Name

Country / Region

Hong Kong SAR

UNLOCK CLASSIC takes the "lock" as its design vessel, transcending the purely decorative nature of traditional jewelry to become a narrative accessory that carries the spiritual growth and emotional memories of contemporary women. The lock serves as a metaphor for life: its outline is reimagined through clean geometries and flowing lines, redefining its symbolism. The classic stripes on its surface represent forward movement in a woman's journey; The center area supports double-sided personalization—letters on the front and engraved text or patterns on the back—allowing each wearer to express her beliefs, memories, and aspirations. Lines radiate inward toward the core, metaphorically breaking the self-imposed constraints; Every experience converges into a centered, resolute choice, reflecting a woman's ongoing quest for self-discovery and fulfillment.
The detachable structure allows the pendant to transform freely between necklace, earrings, and bracelet, adapting to different moments and moods, and turning wearing into a creative, ritual experience.
Crafted with CNC precision cutting and made from recycled 18K gold, each lock is both structurally sound and meticulously detailed. This union of beauty and resilience is designed for lasting daily wear while remaining responsible to the environment.
UNLOCK CLASSIC merges profound emotional expression with its very design language, proposing a new definition for modern jewelry: More than a piece of jewelry, it is a wearable manifesto for the contemporary woman to express herself and explore life, accompanying and encouraging them to continue discovering their own journeys.

Credits

Zhou Linhua
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