Runway Couture Signed Chanel Gripoix Poured Glass Brooch
The person we purchased this gorgeous couture piece from told us that it was worn at a Vogue fashion shoot. She also told us that if it appeared in the magazine, she would send a copy. If this happens we will certainly post the page(s) here. Stay
tuned!
You already know a lot about
Coco Chanel, I am sure so I am not going into her biography here. Suffice it to say, she is widely regarded as a pioneer when it comes to jewelry, clothing and style.
What exactly is the Chanel style? To answer this question we need to walk
back through history to the turn of the 20th century.
Paul Poiret was one of the must wear designers during this time. His
designs were flamboyant. When he saw Chanel's simpler, yet opulent looks [said to be inspired by her rich lovers] he was not impressed and he said so! Nonplussed, Chanel went forward with the fierce determination she became known for. She won this battle for the hearts and pocketbooks of the fashion buying public!
Chanel, it has been said transformed jewelry and clothing from the perception that overpriced pieces, usually real, must be purchased if one wanted to be thought of as sophisticated. Chanel actually thought this view was exploitive. Her vision was more about harmony. She was more concerned with how the jewels enhanced the total look, rather than how much it cost or whether they
were real!
Although Chanel passed way in 1971 her vision lives on as can be seen in this large poured glass brooch.
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Chanel Gripoix Poured Glass Brooch
The metal is gold- tone and the stones are jeweled colored. Each stone must have been carefully chosen as each has a little something different about it.
Whether you are purchasing for yourself just to have, as an investment or as a gift for someone else, Chanel never lets you down!
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1 comment:
At first I thought that silver cockroach looking brooch was disgusting. But after awhile it grew on me and I could really see it as not only a fine jewelry piece but also a great conversation piece.
I think I will get one.
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