After the success of its previous two collections, Hyundai pulled together a group of creates for its 2020 Re:Style project. Challenged to craft a piece from discarded raw materials from the car industry,
Alighieri stitches together this choker starting with a seatbelt to create the woven backing. On top of that, the jeweller stitches shimmering freshwater pearls alongside gold-plated bronze teardrop-shaped charms that glitter in the light.
- Alighieri x Hyundai Re:Style seatbelt webbing, gold-plated bronze and pearl choker
- Seatbelt webbing from Hyundai Motor Company
- Freshwater pearls
- Gold-plated bronze
- Lobster claw fastening
- Seat belt fabric embroidered with freshwater pearls and gold talismans
- Wipe with a clean, dry cloth
- Made in London
- For each Hyundai Re:Style product sold, Selfridges will donate 100% of the retail price (less VAT) to support the British Fashion Council Foundation (registered charity number: 1185152) in its efforts to help lead the fashion industry to be more resilient, circular, equal and fair.