To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Creative Director Vincenzo Castaldo’s tenure at Pomellato, the house has released a new high jewellery collection. Dubbed an “Ode to Milan” the collection is named after the Italian fashion capital that the label was founded in.
“Pomellato was born in Milan in 1967,” recalls Castaldo. “And it is here that we continue to create and manufacture our jewels. Our artisanal savoir-faire is Milanese, the emphasis we place on design and ergonomics is Milanese as is our search for excellence in each and every technique that we employ. We grew up in this city and Milan is an integral part of Pomellato. In 2023, it seemed quite natural for us to devote a high jewellery collection to Milan expressed in a very Pomellato way. The result is a private conversation between Milan and Pomellato, revealing the common traits between the two. This collection has a personal significance for me. On the occasion of my 20th anniversary at Pomellato, I wanted to honour both Pomellato and the city that it is inextricably connected to, both of which are home to me”, the creative director explains.
“We wanted to celebrate Milan, to unveil the mystery of its captivating personality. Our collection shakes up the codes of traditional high jewellery with contemporary yet elegant designs”, continues Castaldo.
The collection itself is divided into four separate creative works, each with a title connected with the city. Namely:
Vertical Landscapes
These pieces are inspired by the city’s high rise buildings and their creators’ arresting use of form and colour. This modern side of Milan is brilliantly captured in jewels with strong architectural silhouettes, set with exquisite gems that reveal the depth of Pomellato’s passion for colours.
Contemporary Heritage
The necklaces, rings and earrings in this category celebrate the strength of the imposing carved stone façade of Milan’s Castello Sforzesco. The history of the city and its ancient fortifications is interpreted in the gold work of these memorable jewels.
Creativity on Stage
These pieces are born from Pomellato’s history of chain-making, each jewel a metaphor for the fertile creativity that abounds on the stage of La Scala theatre and via Montenapoleone.
Terrazza Duomo
Inspired by Milan’s famous cathedral, the pieces are inspired by the key shapes found in the façade of the gothic Duomo cathedral. The result are contemporary sculptural earrings, a choker and two bracelets in white or rose gold with white diamonds.
