Vintage ACME Studio \"Optima\" MEMPHIS Bolo Tie by Designer ETTORE SOTTSASS - NEW For Sale

Vintage ACME Studio \"Optima\" Memphis Bolo Tie by Ettore Sottsass NEW Handmade cloisonné with a silver plate. Comes in a flannel pouch as shown. Uses a 36” rubber cord. In 1985 when ACME Studio was starting up, they made a name for themselves creating enamel jewelry designed by some of the biggest and most important names in the design and architectural industries. One of their first jewelry collections was \"Memphis for ACME.\" It featured iconic pieces from the designers of the Memphis Group, including Michele De Lucchi, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Peter Shire and Ettore Sottsass, among others. \"Optima\" is one of those iconic pieces. It is a Bolo Tie designed by legendary architect and designer Ettore Sottsass. Still has its original tarnish resistant black flannel Memphis pouch. This item has been out of production for many years and very few of these remain for sale. It has never been used and is in excellent condition.
About ACME Studio
Started in 1985, ACME Studio is an international product design company, producing and marketing writing instruments, and other design objects. Its products are the result of cooperation with the world’s leading architects, designers, artists, foundations, estates and institutions. ACME Studio has a habit of producing limited editions and/or discontinuing products and destroying the molds – this causes items to become very unique and collectible. Check out our storefront for more ACME Studio products!
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