This Bow & Brooch™ piece begins with a vintage Ferrell Reed 100% silk bowtie—renowned for its bold diagonal striping, saturated color palette, and meticulous handcrafting. The interplay of deep burgundy, olive, and black creates a sophisticated canvas that feels inherently architectural and masculine, yet unexpectedly elegant.
Layered onto this foundation is a collection of vintage brooches sourced from local heirloom dealers. Each piece was selected for its sculptural integrity and the way its metalwork interacts with the geometry of the silk: the delicate rose with its curved stem, the textured leaf with its luminous detail, the cameo framed in ornate filigree, the pearl-cluster sprays echoing botanical movement, and the linear gold bar that anchors the composition.
Individually, these brooches carry their own histories. Together, they create a multidimensional study in contrast—hard metal against soft silk, fluid organic shapes against structured stripes, past identities meeting present interpretation.
This is more than an accessory; it is a curated artifact.
This Bow & Brooch™ piece begins with a vintage Ferrell Reed 100% silk bowtie—renowned for its bold diagonal striping, saturated color palette, and meticulous handcrafting. The interplay of deep burgundy, olive, and black creates a sophisticated canvas that feels inherently architectural and masculine, yet unexpectedly elegant.
Layered onto this foundation is a collection of vintage brooches sourced from local heirloom dealers. Each piece was selected for its sculptural integrity and the way its metalwork interacts with the geometry of the silk: the delicate rose with its curved stem, the textured leaf with its luminous detail, the cameo framed in ornate filigree, the pearl-cluster sprays echoing botanical movement, and the linear gold bar that anchors the composition.
Individually, these brooches carry their own histories. Together, they create a multidimensional study in contrast—hard metal against soft silk, fluid organic shapes against structured stripes, past identities meeting present interpretation.
This is more than an accessory; it is a curated artifact.
