Object: Necklace
Brand:
Lanvin
(French, founded 1889)
Designer:
Alber Elbaz
(1961 - 2021)
Date: Fall 2006
Medium: Gray silk, beads, and rhinestones
Country: France
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: 2007.10.2
DescriptionLong necklace with large glass beads covered in gray heathered knit, with rhinestone separators and silk tie
Label Text:Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz is lauded for his ability to modernize classic styles. In this instance, he gives a standard beaded necklace an inventive new look. Fine knit covers oversize beads, while a large ribbon tie adds a touch of femininity that is typical of the Lanvin aesthetic.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Luxury
- Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part Two)
- Untying the Bow