Gucci 2019 Runway Gold Plated Textured Bib Collar Statement Necklace

Debuted as a one-of-a-kind sample piece for Alessandro Michele's notorious 2019 Fall/Winter Ready to Wear Runway show in Milan for the fashion house Gucci. The show displayed playful broodiness in the form of a dimensional wardrobe and armor-like jewelry intended to mimic the traditional Pierrot collars from Italian operas. Citing an interest in the "human condition," Michele sought to draw attention to a theatrical play on identity. This collar is one of the aforementioned "Pierrot Collars" designed to fit closely to the wearer and exude the sentiment of theatrical fancy while contrasting with the likeness to metal armor. Its intricate grooved texture mimics that of a fine ruffled plissé fabric, wonderfully gilded to catch the eye.