Postwar Italian fashion jewelry company Coppola e Toppo created flamboyant, larger-than-life accessories that earned the brand legions of admirers in luxury houses and retail shops all over Europe. Working with unconventional materials such as gunmetal, crystal beads and Murano glass, Coppola e Toppo became known for its range of distinctive, vibrantly colored necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more.
Today, Coppola e Toppo is revered as an iconic producer of costume, or fashion, jewelry, which is designed to accessorize with current fashions and typically made with inexpensive materials. The Venice-born Lyda Coppola (1915–86) worked in postwar Milan at a tailor and learned jewelry design with Czech jewelry maker Ada Pollitzer. She launched her jewelry house in the late 1940s, and when she was married, she added her surname Toppo to the company name and was supported by her brother Bruno Coppola in her endeavor.
Although a feature in Vogue that ran shortly after Coppola e Toppo took shape proved to be a significant piece of publicity for the Italian brand — which would soon design lavish confections for the likes of Lanvin, Balmain, Valentino and others — the 1960s are said to have been a turning point for Coppola e Toppo, especially as the era’s fashion-conscious jewelry lovers increasingly became enamored with candy-colored gems. An embrace of free expression and fascination with cultures around the world took hold and resulted in vibrant jewelry with global influences.
Christian Dior and Balenciaga purchased numerous pieces from Coppola e Toppo that would adorn their models and be sold in their retail spaces, and many other clients and customers soon followed. Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli commissioned the jewelers to create a collection, which they titled Bijoux Voyagers.
In 2020, Italian businessman Pietro Paolo Longhitano and designer Rossella Jardini announced plans to relaunch the Coppola e Toppo brand, with a focus on the style and materials that made the brand famous in the first place.
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Vintage Coppolo et Toppo (Attr.) Deep Sea Hues Belt 1960s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A magical piece of vintage Italian wearable art. A Vintage Coppola et Toppo Sea Belt designed with a deep row of circular motifs. Brother and sister jewellery...
Whiting and Davis 1980s Gold Metal Chainmail Vintage Metallic 80s Belt
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 80s vintage WHITING & DAVIS gold chain mail metal belt ! Features signature chainmail in a bright metallic gold. Large gold buckle. Really makes any outfit complete. Great...
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC White Leather Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Measurements approx.: 30" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may s...
CHANEL Vintage Red Leather Gold Chain Link CC Logo Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Measurements approx.: 28" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may s...
PRADA black leather 2019 FLORAL EMBROIDERED Belt 80
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada waist belt in black leather with tonal floral embroidery. Features a refined, structured silhouette designed to cinch the waist with understated elegance, showca...
$288Sale Price|20% Off
VERSACE $1200 La Medusa gold buckle black scaled leather belt 80cm 30-34"
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE $1200 La Medusa gold buckle black scaled leather belt 80cm 30-34" Reference: TGAS/C00528 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: DCU4140 DFCG D41OH Collection: La M...
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Coin Black Leather Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Measurements approx.: Length 33" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may...
Vintage Chanel Gold CC Round Layered Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage Chanel belt with round CC logo. Slight scuffing and tarnishing on the hardware. Length is 105 cm.
An Early Paco Rabanne Couture Metallic Belt Circa 1970/1980
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
France Circa 1970/1980 France Paco Rabanne original belt in white metal discs. Hook closure. Some tiny scratches on the metal otherwise perfect condition of conservation. Dimensio...
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Belt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rhinestone-covered Dolce & Gabbana low belt from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection was a standout in numerous runway looks and prominently featured in the season’s ad campaign. ...
Gucci Belt Pink
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci Belt in pink. This slim belt comes in a rose tone and the buckle is the GG logo in silver hardware. The piece is new and comes with the original dust cover.
HERMES gold plated CLASSIC H 32MM Belt Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Classic H 32mm belt buckle is crafted in luxurious gold-plated metal, showcasing the iconic silhouette synonymous with the house’s timeless elegance. Desig...
Gucci Men Belt Adjustable Striped Size 95/Medium, S1432
By Gucci
Located in Kaunas, LT
Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Gucci striped Men Belt, S1432, KE5 Color: black grey (An actual c...
Coppola e Toppo Green Crystal Hair Comb
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo Signed Coppola e Toppo comb in varied shades of green crystal set on double pronged faux tortoise hair comb. Another identical comb is available in amythest. L4.50",W2" The Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and sister designer duo, Bruno Coppola and Lyda Toppo in Milan, Italy. After small commissions for Dior and Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli commissioned a line of faux coral bead jewelry...