Sea coral is blessed with wonderful colors, an intricate design and memories of the lapping ocean. It’s no wonder that the worlds of fashion and home decor are in the midst of a love affair with it while marine biologists work to preserve it.
A marine conservation group, SeaWeb, established a Too Precious to Wear campaign and teamed with companies such as Pottery Barn, Tiffany &Co., Lela Rose, Vena Cava and Chantecaille Beaute to replicate the beauty and color of coral in faux designs and products.
A sampling of coral-inspired items:
Artist Michael Aram favors casting coral sculptures in metal, then painting with enamel. He’s created hand-hammered steel bowls with lacquered faux coral-branch bases. Coral-colored inlays on Stetson’s cowboy boots complement the rich brown leather.
Swimsuits by Anika Brazil are dotted with coral-colored glass beads.
Pottery Barn shows coral-print sheets and resin-sculpted coral candleholders.
Tiffany &Co. jewelry designs feature a coral-branch motif, including sterling silver necklace, bracelet and charms, and white gold earrings.
Associated Press
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