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...
Hermes Stippled Gold-Toned Metal Belt Buckle
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Stippled Gold-Toned Metal Belt Buckle Textured finish, new with dust bag and box. Height 1.5 in., 4 cm., Width 2.5 in., 6 cm. Condition Report New.
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1996 Oversized Silver Metal G Logo Buckle Suede Belt
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the Tom Ford designed S/S 1996 collection, iterations of this belt appeared on the runway on supermodel Linda Evangelista, in the campaign for the season & modelled by Kate...
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Gianni Versace 1990s zebra print metal belt with diamantes
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
Gianni Versace is know for his use of bold prints. This metal silver tone belt from his 1990s era highlights just what the designer i known for. The belt features 17 circular links w...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Leather Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage leather belt from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. Made in Italy, 1980's. Wide belt in deep cream caviar leather with oversized brassy gold toned metal eyelets. Fixed with a l...
CoCo Chanel Haute Couture Lion Belt Maison Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
CoCo Chanel early chain belt composed of signature curb chain with classic signature lions head motifs terminating in an adjustable pendant tassel. Coco Chanel synthesizes her favor...
Gianni Versace gold tone square chain belt c.1990's
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
Gianni Versace Gold Heavy Square Belt with Medusa Head Details This stunning Gianni Versace gold belt is a bold statement piece, combining lu...
1990's Versace Safety Pin Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage Leather Gianni Versace safety pin belt. Black leather with silver toned buckle embossed with silver logo stamp featuring head of medusa...
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.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goosens Gold Sun Medallion Passementerie Belt
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
An exceptional accessory from the Yves Saint Laurent archives, this 1980's belt features an oversized & sculptural sun medallion designed by Robert Goossens - the legendary Parisian ...
80s Paco Rabanne Multi Color Metal Disc Large Belt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Rare Paco Rabanne Multi Color Metal Disc chain belt in turquoise blue, mustard yellow and Plum color. Belt can be worn as necklace.
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...
Gianni Versace three chain medusa head belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
Gianni Versace Gold Tone Three Chain Medusa Belt, Circa 1990s This iconic Gianni Versace belt from the 1990s exudes timeless luxury and style. Featuring a bold gold-tone finish, the...
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...