Costume Jewelry

Discover the sparkling story of costume jewelry in Taschen's coffee table book "Costume Jewelry" through Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo's extraordinary collection. In the early 20th century, New York became the epicenter of paste jewelry design as artisans fleeing war-torn Europe rebuilt their craft in America. Their expertise brought the city to the forefront of fashion and ushered in an era of bold, beautiful and accessible bijouterie.

This beautiful book, with texts by Carol Woolton and Maria Luisa Frisa - who writes a personal reflection on Patrizia and her collection - showcases nearly 600 of the finest pieces from the 1930s to the new millennium. With beautiful photographs by Luciano Romano, it traces the democratization of jewelry, when women embraced eye-catching accessories and discovered a new freedom in fashion. These pieces of jewelry were not only beautiful, but embodied rebellion and transformation: they adorned Hollywood's greatest icons and became symbols of identity and creativity.

Explore the visionary designers and cultural movements of each era, reflecting the artistic, economic and social changes that shaped them. Discover how innovative materials such as lucite and bakelite and the introduction of vibrant tropical colors inspired new waves of designs. Discover the remarkable craftsmanship of designers who incorporated intricate details and striking motifs into their often avant-garde creations, blurring the line between fine and fashion jewelry and transforming accessories into wearable art. This is an essential source of inspiration for collectors, designers and jewelry lovers.

Specifications
Title: Costume Jewelry
Author: Carol Woolton, Maria Luisa Frisa
Publisher: Taschen
Format: 269 x 336 x 60 mm
Size: 528 pages
Weight: 4.52 kg
Language: English, French, German
Material: Hardback
ISBN: 9783836588263

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