Shop Local: Icon Line Design

Once, they were buttons adorning haute couture from fashion’s most legendary design houses. Now they’ve been resurrected as stud earrings with enamel and pearl accents and 14K gold posts ($160-$175), courtesy of Alla and Jefry Weinberg. 

After moving from Michigan to Arlington to be closer to their grandkids, the retired couple launched Icon Line Design in 2021, sourcing their materials from collectors, estate sales and upscale vintage shops. The Zoom meetings that rose to prominence during the pandemic presented an opportunity. 

“We wanted [people] to still look professional from the waist up,” says Jefry, who spent years working in specialty and custom clothing stores. The upcycled baubles also appealed to customers who wanted to treat themselves to a touch of luxury during difficult times, Alla says. 

Though their customer base is now worldwide, the Weinbergs take pride in building meaningful connections, from helping brides find the perfect “something old” for their big day to curating bespoke pieces for special occasions. 

Shop their wares at various DMV pop-ups and markets, including Eastern Market and Union Market in D.C., and at iconlinedesign.com.