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Diamond Body Armor

Daphne Guinness' 'Contra Mundum' Chain Mail Collaboration With Shaun Leane

— July 3, 2011 — Fashion
Fashion icon and Guinness heir Daphne Guinness has collaborated with jewelry designer Shaun Leane to create a spectacular piece of body armor. Guinness apparently has had a long-running fascination with armor, and the collaboration has been in the works since she randomly stated to Leane, "I just want to make a suit of armor," a few years back at a party.

Consisting of handmade chain mail and nearly 5,000 pave diamonds, the diamond-laden "glove" was molded and custom fit to Guinness' arm. The result? A stunning pieced of art entitled Contra Mundum, or Against the World. The collection will be on display at the White Cybe Gallery in London via Jay Jopling, and 'Daphne Guinness on View' will be on display at FIT in NYC starting in mid-September.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Armor - There is an opportunity for jewelers and fashion designers to create more luxury body armor as a unique and high-end clothing option.
2. Custom-fit Jewelry - The concept of creating custom-fit jewelry, like the diamond-laden 'glove' in 'Contra Mundum,' can be expanded for individuals seeking one-of-a-kind pieces.
3. Artistic Fashion Collaborations - Collaborations between fashion designers and jewelry designers like Daphne Guinness and Shaun Leane's collaboration on 'Contra Mundum' may become more common in the future as they create pieces that are both works of art and wearable fashion items.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can explore new concepts, like luxury body armor, that intersect with fashion design and create unique jewelry pieces for individuals seeking high-end, one-of-a-kind designs.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can collaborate with jewelers to create pieces that blur the line between art and fashion, meeting the growing demand for unique and artistic clothing items.
3. Luxury Goods - Companies that specialize in luxury goods can expand their product offerings to include one-of-a-kind, high-end pieces like diamond-encrusted body armor as a unique selling point for consumers seeking exclusive, high-quality items.
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