Kenneth Jay Lane turned designing "fake" jewelry into a global business. He didn't take himself too seriously — joking that his costume jewelry wasn't fake or junk. Instead, he would pronounce ...

Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring, $33 at bluefly.com By Tracey Lomrantz Lester March 9, 2009 Michelle Obama may get plenty of props around here for her cheap and chic finds, but I've got to give ...

Kenneth Jay Lane, the costume jewelry designer who made fake jewels the most covetable accessory among actors, socialites, and the fashion crowd, died this week in his New York apartment ...

We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Kenneth Jay Lane, who designed costume jewelry for royals, first ladies, celebrities, and socialites, passed away on Thursday in his ...

When I later met the man, Kenneth Jay Lane, I instantly fell in awe. There was no one like him; he was his own brand of New York royalty. To wit: When I first met him it was at Diana Vreeland’s ...

Simpson became an instant fan and bought several of Lane’s pieces. (Rumor has it that she was even buried in a jeweled Kenneth Jay Lane belt.) Diana Vreeland also recognized Lane’s talent and ...

We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. One of Kenneth Jay Lane's final projects is finally available to purchase. The jewelry icon passed away in July at the age of 85 ...

Parker Posey wears Gucci dress; Kenneth Jay Lane earrings; her own rings. It’s a cool, sunny afternoon in Greenwich Village, and Parker Posey is cozying up in a leather banquette in the back of ...

Kenneth Jay Lane, who elevated costume jewelry to an art form and designed pieces for high-profile clients like Jackie Kennedy, has died at 85. Lane died in his sleep Thursday night ...