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...
Art Deco Japonesque Enamel Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Japonesque Enamel Buckle from the 1920's. Unusual 3 dimensional enamel of temple with cherry blossoms and landscaping. Beautifully made on chrome metal. Needs webbing for us...
CHANEL Vintage Black Leather Gold Chain Link CC Coin "CHANEL" ID Tag Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Vintage Interlocking gold CC Logo Chain-Link leather belt which can also be styled as a necklace 100% authentic Made in France Gold-Plated, leather Clasp closure Measurements approx....
HERMES black MATTE CROCODILE 32MM H GUILLOCHE Buckle Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 32mm belt is crafted from black matte alligator crocodile leather and finished with the iconic H Guilloché buckle in pallad...
Chanel belt 'Leather look' by Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 1992
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1992 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear 'Leather look' Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Golden metal belt interlaced with black leather and ending with a c...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Wide Leather Belt with Secret Pocket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Runway Collection Iconic Wide Leather Belt, Embroidered Pattern Throughout, Grommet Embellishments at Trim Dual Buckle Closure at Front, Secr...
Yves Saint Laurent belt by Yves Saint Laurent circa 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Bottle-green fabric and velvet belt with a Harlequin pattern in red, y...
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.
Victorian Cut Steel Buckle on Suede Sash
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cut Steel buckle on Suede Sash. Late 19th Century articulated buckle with cut steel stones and faux turquoise pate de verre cabochons. This...
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...
Giorgio Armani Brown Suede Belt with Decorative Blue Grey Stitching 70/28
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio Armani brown suede belt with decorative blue grey stitching marked size 70/28. Beautiful soft dark brown suede, the decorative stitching is raised and textured. In excellent ...
Louis Vuitton Pretty LV 20mm Reversible Belt Black 80 cm
Located in 10707, DE
The Pretty LV belt highlights the House’s expert workmanship with a dual accent of gleaming gold-tone metal. The LV Initiales buckle is paired with an end tip in the form of a precis...
Coco Chanel Pate de Verre Belt, Workshop Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel segmented belt of poured glass elements in signature ruby and emerald pate de verre links. 1950's France, made by studio Gripoix. Unsigned. Excellent Condition Length 3...
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...