Fashion Jewelry: Necklaces
Marni is an Italian fashion label founded by Consuelo Castiglioni in 1994, who has always been the label's designer. Marni has recently risen to prominence as women have turned away from overtly sexy clothing to designs emphasizing color, print, and shape. Today, the company produces a full array of ready-to-wear clothing, handbags, designer jewelry, and eyewear. Castiglioni, who has always been the label's chief designer.
Copper-Dipped Leaf Necklace
Gold-tone copper-dipped bay leaf necklace has matte and glossy leaves, a ball-embellished brass chain and a black satin ribbon to fasten to neck.
$510
Bauble-Embellished Chain Necklace
Gold-tone brass bauble and ball-trimmed chain necklace has baubles with a flattened back, an embroidered designer tab at end and self-tie ribbon at neck.
$485
Double-Strand Chain Necklace
Gold-tone brass double-strand necklace has black cotton-covered wooden beads and a black satin ribbon to fasten to neck with a designer tag.
$360
See more MARNI JEWELRY at net-a-porter.com.
Castiglioni's husband, Gianni, is Marni's CEO, and their daughter Carolina runs the online store. The company's annual sales are approximately $100 million: with these figures and the label's increasing cachet, fashion insiders have said that Marni - a family-owned label - is "just the type of label luxury-goods conglomerates and private-equity funds are looking to snap up." Though the company has been approached by potential investors and buyers, so far Castiglioni is uninterested in selling.
