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Dries van Noten Embroidered Cocteau
Acrylic pearls on thread, ecru colour
Pearls are formed from a foreign body that has made itself home inside the shell of a mollusc. The mussel, oyster or clam then secretes a substance called nacre around the irritant, crafting a hardened sphere of opalescent layers. For centuries, we have harvested these jewels as a symbol of decadence and wealth; a highly prized gem to be cultivated in the art of dress and…
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