Object: Necklace
Brand:
Yves Saint Laurent
(French, founded 1961)
Designer:
Robert Goossens
(born 1927)
Date: 1985
Medium: Gold metal, plastic, and ceramic
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Yves Saint Laurent
Object number: 86.91.9
DescriptionGold metal chain choker necklace with light orange / peach faceted plastic gems, red and pink painted ceramic shells; back hook
Label Text:Costume jewelry was an essential component of every Yves Saint Laurent runway collection. The designer’s keen eye for color and detail was translated into statement-making ornaments. Much of the Saint Laurent jewelry from the 1980s was crafted by Robert Goossens, who also worked with the houses of Chanel and Dior.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part Two)
- The Couture Accessory