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By Sonia Petroff

Shela Belt

£1175

Colour

Shela Belt
Shela Belt
Green
Green

Shela is a village on Lamu Island, home to the most spectacular beaches in Kenya. With its pure white sand, traditional fisherman and dhows, this collection pays tribute to the natural abundance of sea life, particularly fish, which is the main source of sustenance and life in this area.Our Shela statement belt with its unique design will have all heads turning.  The buckle is a handcrafted fishbone design, with two simulated ivory crescents, with alternate lines of crystal Swarovski diamonds and an emerald quartz stone. Made of 24 carat gold overlay. The luxurious Italian leather comes in ebony, oceania and elegant bottle green colour. Can be paired with many styles - a summer caftan, white trousers or pair of jean shorts - the choice is yours!

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Material: Genuine Italian leather, simulated ivory crescents, Swarovski crystals, emerald quartz stone, 24 carat gold overlay

The Designer

Sonia Petroff

Sonia Petroff was a highly respected accessories designer in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. A Bulgarian aristocrat who fled the country during WWII, Sonia eventually settled in Rome where she designed for Valentino, Balmain and Nina Ricci, among others, as well as for her own private clients. Taking inspiration from nature and the Mediterranean, mythological symbolism and art history, Sonia produced her jewellery and accessory designs through local Roman artisans and sent pieces to the jet-set and beau monde from Buenos Aires to London. Her bold, joyful designs echoed her own approach to vivacious and adventurous living.

In 2017, Sonia’s archive of designs passed to her niece by marriage, Maria Leoni-Sceti. Maria spent over a year sifting through Sonia’s prototypes and sketches, photographing and cataloguing the archive. Taking inspiration from this treasure trove, Maria went on a search for new Italian artisans who could recreate the vintage beauty of the archival pieces, finding a handful of small artisan studios in Italy who produce the brand’s pieces today. Maria relaunched the brand Sonia Petroff in 2018 and continues to drive and curate the bold and aesthetic vision of the brand.

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