Necklace
Brand
Lanvin
(French, founded 1889)
Designer
Alber Elbaz
(1961 - 2021)
Fall 2006
Gray silk, beads, and rhinestones
Museum purchase
Object number2007.10.2
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.
DescriptionLong necklace / sautoir with large glass beads covered in gray heathered knit with rhinestone separators and silk neck tieCollections
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