Robert Goossens for Chanel
Robert Goossens was a French jewelry designer who collaborated with the fashion house Chanel to create some of its most iconic jewelry pieces. Goossens' partnership with Chanel began in the 1950s and continued until the designer's death in 2016.
Goossens was known for his use of innovative materials and techniques in his jewelry designs, such as hammered metal, resin, and unusual gemstones. He often incorporated natural elements, such as flowers, leaves, and shells, into his designs, which gave his pieces a unique and organic quality.
Some of Robert Goossens' most famous designs for Chanel include the Maltese Cross cuff bracelet, which was worn by Coco Chanel herself, and the Byzantine-inspired Gripoix glass and pearl necklace. Goossens also created many of Chanel's iconic brooches, earrings, and other jewelry pieces, which were characterized by their bold and sculptural forms.
Goossens was known for his use of innovative materials and techniques in his jewelry designs, such as hammered metal, resin, and unusual gemstones. He often incorporated natural elements, such as flowers, leaves, and shells, into his designs, which gave his pieces a unique and organic quality.
Some of Robert Goossens' most famous designs for Chanel include the Maltese Cross cuff bracelet, which was worn by Coco Chanel herself, and the Byzantine-inspired Gripoix glass and pearl necklace. Goossens also created many of Chanel's iconic brooches, earrings, and other jewelry pieces, which were characterized by their bold and sculptural forms.