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...
1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT pony fur RUNWAY belt with grey leather trim
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1986 Yves Saint Laurent runway belt is constructed from pony fur, finished with smooth grey leather trim. The fur is cut flat and applied as a continuous surface, emphasizing te...
Giorgio Armani Black Lace Up Corset Cummerbund Belt
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rayon exterior of this incredible Giorgio Armani waist band shines like satin and the soft supple leather interior is so luxe. This waist belt/cummerbund is edgy and classic. Dar...
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Toned Belt Buckle Circa 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Toned Belt Buckle. Authentic luxury vintage DIOR printed in black on metal gold tone belt buckle. Vintage Dior Gold and Black Belt Buckle from Dior's Sign...
$195
H 1.25 in D 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Christian Dior Vintage Black Enamel and Gold Toned Belt Buckle Circa 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Black enamel and Gold Toned Belt Buckle. Authentic luxury vintage DIOR in black enamel on metal gold tone belt buckle. Vintage Dior Gold and Black Belt Buckle ...
Christian Lacroix neon green with gold hardware belt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix neon green calfskin leather belt with bold gilded gold hardware buckle measures 37" in length, 2 1/8" in height. Buckle is marked with size 85/34.
rare DSQUARED2 2005 gold pink crystal crab buckle black leather belt
By Dsquared2
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare DSQUARED2 2005 gold pink crystal crab buckle black leather belt Reference: ANWU/A00865 Brand: Dsquared2 Collection: 2005 - Runway Material: Metal, Le...
Gucci BN Green Leather GG Thin Belt
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci brand new light mint green leather belt with silver GG buckle. 90cm/36” Comes with original dust cover .
Yves Saint Laurent Couture 1970s Green Lucite ChainLink belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Couture lucite chainlink belt in a highly sought-after translucent green colorway. Crafted from geometric lucite links with gold-tone connectors, this...
$195
H 1.25 in D 0.75 in L 2 in
Christian Dior Vintage Black Enamel and Gold Toned Belt Buckle Circa 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Black enamel and Gold Toned Belt Buckle. Authentic luxury vintage DIOR in black enamel on metal gold tone belt buckle. Vintage Dior Gold and Black Belt Buckle ...
CHANEL gold-tone metal 1990s LEATHER INTERWOVEN CHAIN Belt OZ
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel waist belt is crafted in gold-tone curb link chain interwoven with black leather. It features a double-chain front detail and finishes with a signature coi...
CHANEL gold-tone metal 91P CABOCHON LINK CHAIN Belt OZ
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel chain belt is crafted in gold-tone metal and composed of a continuous row of domed medallion discs, each engraved with a contrasting black CC logo and fram...
CHANEL gold-tone metal 90P SHIELD CHAIN Belt OZ
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel chain belt is crafted in gold-plated metal and composed of linked square plaques, each embellished with tonal cabochon detailing. A larger square plaque se...
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...