Brooch
Brand
Yves Saint Laurent
(French, founded 1961)
Designer
Roger Scemana
c. 1963
Red rhinestones, faux pearl and metal
Gift of Francine Gray
Object number93.60.42
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.
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 anthuriumCollections
Exhibitions