Holland and Strachan for Philippa Holland raven skull ring.
Statement jewelry will always be a worthwhile investment. Just one piece can update your wardrobe and give an edge to the simplest of outfits. Whilst collar necklaces can be too heavy and imposing, a ring is the perfect adornment. Holland and Strachan have designed an eye-catching collection of pieces for Philippa Holland-the most dramatic of which is a ravens skull ring. Made of silver and enamel it appears weathered and old-a newfound relic from a pirate’s treasure trove. A focus on anatomy, and skeletal structures in particular, is the connective thread of this collection. A theme which is reflective of the current interest high fashion has with environmental concerns. Peter Pilotto and Erdem pay tribute with digitally manipulated images of flowers and thunderstorms. The late Alexander McQueen confronted global warming head on with his Spring 2009 Ready to Wear show- a catwalk lined with stuffed animals and accompanied by a projection of the Earth revolving. The raven’s skull ring is a similarly haunting yet beautiful piece of art. Thought provoking and powerful.
Other pieces in the collection like the bracelet of silver snake vertebrae, or the beetle pendant, are delicate and subtly gothic, but the ravens skull is the true gem of the group. Worn alone it creates an aura of otherworldly mystic glamour-a single nod to our ever-growing fascination with all things dark and mysterious. Aficionados of the Shoreditch grunge look, like Alice Dellal and Pixie Geldof, would no doubt slip the ring on with an armful of other silver trinkets, ripped fishnets and an insouciant attitude. Regardless of how you wear it this piece will always be a provocative taste of the macabre. The finishing touch to any look for the confident, modern woman.
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