DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
THE ART OF FLEXIBILITY FOPE
F FOPE has been synonymous with Italian goldsmithing since 1929, when the brand was founded in Vicenza, the city that remains its home and the site of its entirely in-house production. That heritage lives on in the Novecento mesh, FOPE’s signature gold weave. Individual links are assembled by hand, without soldering, into a structure soft enough to move like fabric against the skin. That distinctive mesh appears throughout FOPE’s collections in different proportions and textures, from slender, delicate weaves to more substantial designs. Many of its bracelets feature the brand’s patented Flex’it system, a network of microscopic 18-karat gold springs hidden within the mesh that gives the jewelry its signature stretch. Crafted in white, yellow, and rose gold, the designs are often finished with diamond pavé details that add just the right amount of brilliance. Understated by design, FOPE reflects a philosophy of luxury meant for everyday wear, with jewelry that feels polished without being formal. Bracelets can be worn alone or stacked together, while necklaces and other styles lend themselves naturally to layering. The different weights and textures of the mesh make mixing them part of the
appeal. It’s a fitting approach for a brand built on the idea that fine jewelry should move with its wearer, day after day.
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