I was delighted when accessories designer Fannie Schiavoni said she wanted to send me one of here incredible chainmail pieces. I let her chose because it was impossible for me as all her designs are drool worthy.





(Thrifted sheer shirt dress, Hilary Laing custom made leggings, Jeffrey Campbell shoes)
It also works over prints

(Jean Pierre Braganza dress, Babooshka leggings, Topshop shoes)
This is one the more complex designs from the AW10 collection which made it quite the challenge to work out, but when I did it was so worth it.
Each piece in the Swedish designers collection is entirely hand crafted, and when you get to experience first hand the amount of detail and complexity of the designs then you fully appreciate just how much work has gone into each of the chainmail creations.
Because the chainmail is somewhat more substantial than an ordinary chain body accessory, I feel like I am wearing a proper top as opposed to an accessory and I can't think of anything in my wardrobe that wouldn't look infinitely better without this over the top. Mostly though, I prefer to give it a nice plain backdrop to allow it to 'sing' in all it's chained goodness.
Since I've had so much wear, both inside and outside of my clothing, from my A(r)mor body chain I can certainly see that this is also going to be a much worn and much loved accessory. Infact, I think I shall be wearing both simultanously.
Queen Michelle