Martha Sleeper is an American actress and designer of vintage jewelry.
Her career began with an actress, but by the 1930s the artist had already become interested in the design of exclusive jewelry made of wood and Bakelite. Martha Sleeper’s bold style became the hallmark of that time of fashion.
In 1938, Life magazine proclaimed her brooches to be real “lapel stars” – pioneers of a new aesthetic. However, the same journalists aptly described them as extraordinary “fashion trash”. The irony of fate: today these jewelry pieces are considered rarities and are highly valued among connoisseurs.
In 1949, Sleeper decided to change decorative art to textiles, founding a company in picturesque San Juan (Puerto Rico), where she focused on creating resort clothing. In 1983, she ended her life in the cozy lands of Beaufort, South Carolina, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary design.
During the post-war renaissance, Slipper moved to the tropical islands of Puerto Rico. There, she opened a fashion salon and introduced innovations in swimwear and summer dresses, becoming a symbol of the unique style of her time.
