An extraordinary piece of fashion history. “Surreal influences with Baroque touches” is how Karl Lagerfeld described the accessories mood of gigantic twisted gold ropes that were draped on clothes, ears, necks and waists during the epic Spring Summer 1990 show swiftly replacing the classic CHANEL chains. Victoire de Castellane’s coldcast resin ropes drip with 24K gold plating and jumbo baroque glass Maison Gripoix cabochons in luminous ruby red, topaz blue and vibrant green. This is the famous brooch worn throughout the runway show and photographed on the top supermodels of the epoque. Daringly worn as a centerpiece or nonchalantly on a jacket pocket, the Baroque cordage brooch is rich in scale and fashion history. Karl Lagerfeld created the huge salomonic ropes to evoke his hometown, 1900s Hamburg, Germany. The Paris Mademoiselle is delighted to offer numerous runway versions of this brooch.
- Matte Gold Finish, Gripoix Poured Glass Cabochons and Glass Baroque Pearl Dangle
- Collection: Spring Summer 1990
- Signature: Engraved plaque on back “CHANEL CC MADE IN FRANCE”
- Dimensions: Height: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) Width: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)
- Pearl Drop Length including bale: 2 inches (6.35)
- Bibliography: “CHANEL CATWALK”, Yale University Press, page 106; "CHANEL THE KARL LAGERFELD CAMPAIGNS", Abrams, page 68.
- 100% Authentic CHANEL
- Made in France
- Excellent Vintage condition
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