Object: Brooch
Brand:
Yves Saint Laurent
(French, founded 1961)
Designer:
Roger Scemana
Date: c. 1962
Medium: Red rhinestones, faux pearl and metal
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Francine Gray
Object number: 93.60.42
DescriptionLarge asymmetrical heart shaped brooch with red rhinestone diamanté veins on metal base, and large baroque pearls at top and as teardrop pendant; resembles a Hawaiian flower, the anthurium
Label Text:From Yves Saint Laurent’s first couture collection under his own name, a rhinestone and faux pearl heart similar to the piece that would become such a talisman that it was worn on the runway with the favorite couture dress each season unsigned.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- The Couture Accessory
- Head to Toe