ABBA Cat Dress Inspired — Hand-Beaded Collector’s Brooches
A truly extraordinary pair of handmade statement brooches inspired by ABBA’s iconic cat dresses worn by Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.
These remarkable pieces have been painstakingly created by hand as a celebration of one of the most recognisable and wonderfully flamboyant looks of the ABBA era.
The original cat designs inspired by these pieces became famous when the two ABBA stars appeared in their distinctive, colourful cat-inspired outfits originally designed by Owe Sandström. I have taken that unforgettable imagery and reimagined the two cats as highly embellished pieces of wearable art.
Each cat has been individually constructed and painstakingly embellished by hand, with the entire pair taking approximately one month to create. Hundreds of individual beads and embellishments have been carefully positioned to recreate the intricate patterns, facial details, whiskers, markings and decorative elements of the original designs. Every tiny detail has been considered, giving the cats an incredible amount of texture and dimension.
The materials i have used a beautiful and varied combination of:
Cultured pearls
Shell pearls
Lapis lazuli
Black spinel
Garnet
Japanese Miyuki Seed beads and additional decorative beads and embellishments
The yellow/gold "Frida" cat features a rich combination of golden, champagne, ivory, black and warm red tones, with pearls and gemstones adding depth and sparkle.
The blue "Agnetha" cat is created in vivid blue and purple tones, embellished with pearls, metallic accents and contrasting beads to capture its wonderfully flamboyant character.
The result is a pair of truly eye-catching statement pieces with an almost three-dimensional quality.
Completely one-of-a-kind.
I created these as an individual artistic project and will not be reproducing them.
Once this pair has found its new home, there will never be another identical pair available.
They would make an exceptional addition to an ABBA collection, a vintage fashion collection or the wardrobe of someone who simply appreciates extraordinary handmade jewellery and wearable art.
They could be worn as statement brooches on a jacket, coat, handbag or scarf, or displayed as miniature pieces of textile and beadwork art. A collector’s piece.
These are intended for someone who appreciates the time and skill involved in handmade work as well as the artists themselves.
They are a celebration of ABBA, 1970s fashion, extravagant embellishment and the art of handmade jewellery. One pair only – never to be recreated.
Please note: These are handmade artistic pieces and contain numerous individually applied beads and embellishments. They should therefore be treated as collectible wearable art and handled with appropriate care.
They will be carefully packaged to ensure they reach you safely.