Robert Lee Morris Bold Medallion Necklace for Loewe 1993

In 1993 I was approached by the owners of the luxury company in Spain called LOEWE. I had recently ended by long collaboration with Donna Karan and was ready to try working with a new fashion giant. Loewe was in the midst of re-defining its direction and wanted me to design jewelry for their new clothing line, and especially handbag hardware for their very lucrative soft Napa leather handbags. I spent much time in Spain, Italy and Majorca learning the DNA of Loewe, and this jewelry reveals the bold Spanish flavored look that I came upon with at that time.

This massive necklace became the keystone piece of what I designed for them. Gold plated brass, these large mandala like discs seemed the perfect elements to describe the strength of the very old Spanish house of Loewe and its roots in Spains history. It is quite hefty( at over 1lb), being made of solid brass and is a one of a kind piece.