Fashion Jewels Coppola E Toppo /anglais

Deanna Farneti Cera first glimpsed the jewels of Coppola e Toppo in 1987 at an auction house in Milan. Instantly fascinated by their diversity, the evocative power of the colours, the wealth of shapes and motifs and the multitude of materials used, she soon developed a keen passion for the stunning creations. This book, researched over the last twenty years, is the culmination of that passion and lovingly charts the creative path of Italian jewellery designer Lyda Toppo, famed for her intricate over-the-top designs of clustered beads. She designed for Elsa Schiaparelli, Jacques Fath, Christian Dior, Emilio Pucci, and Valentino, and many more. Her creations were worn by countless Hollywood stars and in fashion shows the world over. Fashion Jewels ? Coppola e Toppo follows her inspiring designs, from their first appearance in VOGUE in 1948, through to Lyda's death in 1986.