The Suede-Shearling Torque of the Grunge Epoch

A high-resolution, archival-style photograph of a bespoke 1994 fashion-art object: a rigid, circular torque necklace constructed from heavy-weight, matte-black cowhide suede with a distressed, velvety nap. The structure of the torque is architectural and stiff, mimicking the shape of an ornate metal collar, but wrapped entirely in the suede. The inner rim and the hanging decorative fringe elements are lined with plush, taupe-grey, faux-shearling fur, creating a stark, grungy contrast against the dark exterior. The surface of the black suede is hand-stitched with rugged,...