About

Hi, I’m Laura Cerlon, the Artist, Maker and Founder of Hawkpink. 

My creative journey began early—watching my mother, a professional seamstress, craft beautiful garments for women. Inspired by her artistry, I made my first dress at age 11 and was immediately hooked. That spark ignited a lifelong passion for creating with my hands.

As my sewing skills evolved, I found myself moving away from fleeting fashion trends and gravitating toward the timeless elegance of the great couturiers—Dior (especially the 1950s!), Chanel, and Saint Laurent. I began collecting vintage sewing patterns and studying old-world techniques that emphasized detail, craftsmanship, and structure.

One of my favorite creations is this 1950s Balmain-inspired jacket—a true labor of love. I made three muslin versions to perfect the fit, used a surprise-find Roberto Cavalli fabric from Coimbra, Portugal, and finished it with hand-bound buttonholes, Mokuba ribbon, and sterling silver buttons sourced from NYC. Every step was done slowly and with intention. When I wear it, I feel invincible.

 

A Love for Crystals and a Shift Toward Jewelry

While sourcing fabrics in Toronto’s Fashion District, I stumbled upon stores filled with crystals and semi-precious stones. I was instantly drawn to them. After taking a few courses on the healing properties of crystals, I began incorporating stones into my creations—exploring the intersection between energy, emotion, and adornment.

As I neared retirement from my corporate career, I longed to spend more time creating. That dream led me to silversmithing classes, where I discovered a new medium I now deeply love: silver.

Today, I handcraft each piece of jewelry in my home studio—combining ethically sourced crystals, natural stones, and sterling silver to create meaningful adornments. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and made with the hope it will empower, inspire, or simply bring joy to the wearer.

Introducing Hawkpink 

Hawkpink was born from the beautiful union of two creative passions: sewing and metalsmithing. It’s where couture meets craft, and crystals meet silver.

I like to call my handbags “one-of-a-kind art bags.” Each features a unique focal piece—hand-beaded design or crystals and cabochons set in sterling silver—and is paired with carefully selected fabrics or buttery-soft leathers from around the world.

My Values

🌿 Ethical Sourcing: I go the extra mile to ensure all my materials—silver, stones, fabrics, leathers, and findings—are sourced from responsible vendors worldwide.

✋ Handmade & Heartfelt: Everything is made slowly, intentionally, and by hand.

💎 Perfectly Imperfect: I embrace the uniqueness in every piece. Flaws are not flaws—they’re character.

My Why

I create because I love the process: planning, sourcing, crafting, and refining. I do it for the joy it brings me—and for the joy I hope it brings to you. Whether it’s a handcrafted necklace, a meaningful stone, or a wearable art bag, I hope each piece feels special, soulful, and deeply personal.

Thank you for being here.
🖤 Laura