The French house has transformed the common fastener into glamorous jewellery
Former Van Cleef & Arpels' artistic director Renée Puissant was intrigued by a suggestion said to have been made by the Duchess of Windsor in the 1930s—transforming the zip fastener into a jewel. In 1950, that idea became a reality when the Zip necklace was born; interestingly, when it is "unzipped", it converts into a bracelet.
Emblematic of the French Maison's style, the Zip necklace is a reflection of its glamorous universe and exceptional savoir-faire. More than that, it's indicative of the influence of haute couture in its creative world, and perfectly illustrates its penchant for innovative, transformable pieces.
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