The Nero Chronicles: Of Nails for Sale

Friday, April 20, 2012

Of Nails for Sale

Dear Nerophytes and jewelry lovers, what think we of Cartier's latest reissue, the Juste un Clou collection, originally designed by Aldo Cipullo of Love bracelet fame? Though Nero bends and bows to anything spiked and gilt-y and can certainly cop to the clou's edgy leanings, I'm on the fence at present and not sure this sexed up nail can ever one up the Love's iconic chastity belt-inspired screw and its accompanying itsy-bitsy driver. How would you readers weigh in? Is it too reminiscent of Gucci's Chiodo collection? And priced higher than the basic Love bracelet, does this piece hold the same staying power or is it more of a pointy provocation -- a one hit wonder, as it were? Do you believe it offers sufficient bang for the buck, folks, or is a blue thumb all we'll have left in a season or two? Expound away. That is to say, discuss.

Labels: All images via Cartier

8 comments:

Raina Cox said...: I think they're just trotting out the next "must-have" for sorority sisters and upscale mall rats who've tired of the Peretti's hearts and beans, the Love bracelet and those goofy diamond-encrusted keys.; April 21, 2012 at 7:36 AM
VIcky Abrahamsson said...: Maybe to wear a day or two could be fun, but I don't think it's a timeless piece or worth the absurd price. Plus there's nothing really romantic about your husband buying you a nail ;/; April 21, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Alcira Molina-Ali said...: Hi there Raina,

Indeed, I think you'v hit the nail on the head, as it were.
This promo appears to be the new, "limited release" type teaser that the young fashionistas line up for.
Alcira; April 21, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Alcira Molina-Ali said...: Chau Vicky,

Indeed, "buying a nail" doesn't have quite the romantic ring to it that "getting screwed" does ;P

Cheers, Alcira; April 21, 2012 at 1:40 PM
candicecowin said...: You know I suck at accessorizing, but I might enjoy this more as a wee pendant. Whatever the form, I wouldn't pay what they're asking unless it was made with moon dust or something. ;); April 21, 2012 at 11:00 PM
Alcira Molina-Ali said...: Howdy Candita,

I imagine they'll unveil some sort of ring, earring and pendant form in short order. Though I have to agree, less bang for the buck here I feel than with the other more iconic Cartier collections.

Cheers, Alcira; April 23, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Lila Moonlight said...: This model is a no-no for me : ) Apart from having no aestetic, also it is so uncomfortable with the edges and all, imagine how many clothing you can destroy with it! But you know I would love love love the LOVE ones, if not bracelett, I am fit for the ring too : ))); April 28, 2012 at 7:59 AM
The French Tangerine said...: intense. love them!
Jan; April 29, 2012 at 1:39 PM