What is slinky, sinuous, sexy and surprising all at the same time? It’s chainmail, refereed to nowadays as metal mesh material, an intricate weave of interlocking metal links formed from rings of solid brass, aluminum or stainless steel, plated or enameled and polished to a brilliant finish.
Who knew that the gold chainmail halter top that I adored in the late 1970’s would re-emerge in the 21st century as drapes, pillows, tablecloths and even lampshades.
Metal mesh material ripples through the fingers like liquid gold (or whatever finish you fancy). Although the initial cost is not inexpensive, the durability of this material over other materials will prove more economical in the long run. I’m fashioning a white enameled metal mesh lampshade for a brass Pierre Cardin lamp. Glamorous.
On Madison has assembled some looks using this marvelous material. Try a hit of mesh in a pillow or shade and get your disco on.
