Robert Goossens
Robert Goossens was a prominent French jewelry designer who worked with many of the top fashion houses in the mid-20th century, including Chanel, Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. Goossens was known for his innovative use of materials and techniques in his jewelry designs, which often featured bold and sculptural forms.
Goossens began his career as a metalworker in the 1940s and eventually opened his own workshop in Paris in 1950. He quickly gained recognition for his unique and innovative designs, which incorporated natural elements such as leaves, flowers, and shells, as well as unusual materials such as resin, hammered metal, and unusual gemstones.
Some of Robert Goossens' most famous designs include the Maltese Cross cuff bracelet for Chanel, the Gourmande brooch for Dior, and the "Bird of Paradise" necklace for Yves Saint Laurent. He also created many other striking pieces for these and other fashion houses, including statement necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
Goossens began his career as a metalworker in the 1940s and eventually opened his own workshop in Paris in 1950. He quickly gained recognition for his unique and innovative designs, which incorporated natural elements such as leaves, flowers, and shells, as well as unusual materials such as resin, hammered metal, and unusual gemstones.
Some of Robert Goossens' most famous designs include the Maltese Cross cuff bracelet for Chanel, the Gourmande brooch for Dior, and the "Bird of Paradise" necklace for Yves Saint Laurent. He also created many other striking pieces for these and other fashion houses, including statement necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
