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I’m Kirstin. If you love art, architecture, fashion, jewellery, literature, wine or anything stylish then read on! I’ll share my travel stories and experiences with you here, or you can follow the highlights on Instagram. I hope you find some inspiration for your next adventure!

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The Firebird: Royal New Zealand Ballet
The Firebird: Royal New Zealand Ballet

Laughlan Prior’s comment on humanity is provocative and brilliant in every way. The story unfolds with dramatic and palpable choreography and sublime dancing. There is despair and joy, violence and compassion, vulnerability and strength. The other-worldliness of the staging set alongside the powerful original score will transport you in so many ways.

The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition Final, London. "In Step" Magazine
The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition Final, London. "In Step" Magazine

Earlier this year, TORY & KO. Jewellers co-founded by Victoria Taylor (designer, jeweller and gemologist) and Kirstin O’Brien (a second-generation jeweller) had the honour of collaborating with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) to design a bespoke jewellery piece for the winner of the prestigious Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition. Held at His Majesty’s Theatre in London on 8th September 2024 this event was a celebration of ballet’s finest young talents.

Reflecting on this special occasion, Kirstin O’Brien shares her London ballet experience…

Published in Royal Academy of Dance In Step Magazine 2024

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Art and Intrigue
Art and Intrigue

John Singer Sargent painted an exquisite portrait of Madame Gautreau which caused more scandal than sensation at the c.1884 Paris Salon…

Scintillating Singapore Published in Eye Magazine 2023/2024
Scintillating Singapore Published in Eye Magazine 2023/2024

Kirstin O’Brien of TORY & KO. Jewellers mixes business with pleasure in Singapore…

Published in Eye Magazine Collectors Edition 10, 2023/2024

Lucire KSA Magazine "A Diamond as Big as The Ritz"
Lucire KSA Magazine "A Diamond as Big as The Ritz"

Published by Lucire KSA Magazine 2023 in English and translated in French

Perfume and Memories Published in Eye Magazine Summer
Perfume and Memories Published in Eye Magazine Summer

Published by Eye Magazine Collectors’ Edition 2020


A five-star day out in the City of Sails
A five-star day out in the City of Sails

Food, Fashion and a fabulous hotel called Fable…

Diary: French chic/Rock chicks. Three days, two girls, one beautiful city...
Diary: French chic/Rock chicks. Three days, two girls, one beautiful city...

The trip was centred around a rock concert by Pierce the Veil - a US band with a post-hardcore/experimental-rock/emo/Mexicore style which my daughter was dying to hear live (along with 7,500 other post-hardcore rockers…and a few faithful parents wearing earplugs and grim expressions).

This concert was the big ticket item on our agenda but I also wanted to show her the arts, culture and a taste of Melbourne as this city could play host to her future University endeavours. Plus, there was some more “French chic” moments to be had fair plaisir à ce francophile (to keep this Francophile happy)…

A Diamond as big as The Ritz
A Diamond as big as The Ritz

Published by Lucire Magazine KSA Edition (translated in French) February 2023

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend -  Eye Magazine
Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend - Eye Magazine

Kirstin O’Brien of TORY & KO. Jewellers shares her insights into all that sparkles…

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