{"product_id":"african-silver-shield-cuff-estate-of-frances-patiky-stein","title":"African Silver Shield Cuff, Estate of Frances Patiky Stein","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA solid silver shield cuff from Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverflowing with a one-of-a-kind presence. A piece of silver jewelry reminiscent of Tutankhamun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis unique piece of jewelry was acquired from the estate auction of the wardrobe of Frances Patiky Stein, the legendary fashion editor and icon who passed away in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStein served as an editor at US VOGUE and played a pivotal role in the reconstruction of CHANEL's jewelry and accessory department in the 80s and 90s. As it is from her estate, this piece was not only worn by her, but may have also served as a reference or design source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile the exact provenance of this African silver jewelry is unknown, its inorganic, straightforward design carries incredible power. The texture is raw, with distortions and scratches left as they are, giving it a visceral feel. The silver has a matte, muted luster, with only a single hand-engraved line running down the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe sheer surface area of the silver is instantly eye-catching. When worn, I had the strange sensation that it became more than just a decoration—it became a part of my own body. The surreal feeling of having a large mass of silver within my own skin, as if I were expanding, is incredibly exhilarating. Haha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDespite its size, it doesn't overwhelm other pieces while still maintaining an overwhelming presence. Whether worn boldly over a knit sweater or peeking out from under a shirt, it shines even in ordinary situations and is an item that elevates you. I actually want to enjoy it exactly like that. That’s why I deliberately wore it with some casual, everyday clothes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStein was someone who didn't distinguish between the ordinary and the extraordinary when it came to jewelry, enjoying wearing it every single day. Whether she was impeccably made up in a beautiful suit,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eor dressed in a casual, worn-out knit and trousers, in every photo, you can see brilliant jewelry shining on her wrists, ears, or neck. It is particularly striking how she would mix silver and gold, often wearing a great deal of it at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe way she enjoyed jewelry resonates with our own philosophy, and combined with anecdotes of her being stubborn and prone to clashes, Stein is a figure I am deeply drawn to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOf all the items in the estate auction, our jeweler chose to focus on this vintage bangle—used as a source—rather than her vast collection of CHANEL jewelry. Seriously, thank you. I can’t thank them enough. Haha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis bangle is actually something we’ve been treasuring in our own personal collection. We didn't want to let it go, but it’s just so incredible that we had to share it. I recommend it to all of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver is very soft and can be bent quite freely. Please wear it wherever you like, whether on your upper arm or over your clothes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e送料・税込みの料金です \/ World Shipping And Tax Including Price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ematerial - Material: silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esize - Size: Length 9.4cm. The diameter of the circle is 7cm at the widest point and 5.5cm at the narrowest, but because it is made of soft silver, it is quite adjustable.\u003cbr\u003emodel wrist - Model's wrist: 14cm \/ 16cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eweight - Weight: 125.1g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003econdition - \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition: good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51711483707735,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_2985_a36d8cc7-195c-4447-8c6a-3b3df840ca46.jpg?v=1757952240","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/african-silver-shield-cuff-estate-of-frances-patiky-stein","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}