The Powerful Jewelry Story Behind Rihanna’s Pregnancy Announcement

How are a Cistercian Abbey, 19th century costume jewelry, Chanel, and Rihanna’s pregnancy announcement connected? Settle in for a jewelry story rife with gemstones and lady bosses over 100 years before RiRi showed up. In the photos, which quickly went viral, Rihanna is wearing a pink coat from Chanel’s Fall 1996 collection unbuttoned to show off a baby bump bedecked in a Chanel chain belt and pearl necklace, a Christian Lacroix crucifix, and ripped blue jeans. The outfit immediately caused a commotion, not only for its mishmash of Renaissance and streetwear but also because of that vintage Chanel coat with… Read Full Article