Betony Vernon is an American-born designer who lives and works in Milan and Paris. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art History with a minor in Metalsmithing from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master’s degree in Industrial Design from Domus Academy, Milan. Her work has been featured in a number of international exhibitions from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to the Triennale, Milan. She has designed for several brands, including Missoni, Gianfranco Ferré, and Fornasetti.The turning point in Betony’s creative career came in 2002, when she launched her “Paradise Found – Fine Erotic Jewelry” collection. This line became her primary focus and the catalyst for what has become her vision and her mission: to dismantle the pleasure taboo. She holds seminars at educational institutions like The European Institute of Design and Domus Academy in Milan. She also conducts “Sexual Well-Being” and “Bettering Your Sexual Skills” salons for individuals, couples and groups.Through the experience of private consulting and public speaking, she realized that she wanted to reach a wider audience with her message of enhancing self-esteem, health and well-being, centered especially on the issues of body acceptance and sexual pleasure. With this in mind, in 2008 she co-produced and presented “Le Boudoir”, a series of seven didactic segments for MTV Italy. Betony has recently completed her first book, “The Boudoir” due for publication in 2012.
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