spring 2016 collection, inspired by Sou Fujimoto's "Naoshima Pavilion", intricate 3D printed, silver, artist Albert Kreimler of Akris and VOJD Studios, 7-1/2 ring sz., approx. 2 in. wide, 1-1/4 in. height, 23.1 g

Provenance: Private Collection, Highlands, North Carolina

Note: Accompanied by original Akris box.

Quoted from Fashion Headline website, "In 2015, the brand collaborated with Swiss luxury brand Akris, creating a 3D-printed ring that became a hot topic at Paris Fashion Week. The ring is a masterpiece crafted from a geometric, delicate, and intricate polyhedron. In fact, this piece was inspired by the Naoshima Pavilion, designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. Crafted from sterling silver and colorful polyamide, it is Akris' first 3D printed piece."

https://www.fashion-headline.com/en/article/11022

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