Vintage Doreen Ryan Lion Head Belt Buckle Signed Gig Statement

Description

View Vintage Doreen Ryan Lion Head Belt Buckle Signed Gig Statement with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Finish is well preserved with strong luster. Rhinestone eyes intact. Hardware functions properly. Her work is collectible for its dramatic scale and runway presence. This piece is signed and includes both components. What you’ll love about this Doreen Ryan lion head buckle is the unapologetic scale and sculptural power — a bold animalier statement rendered in rich gilt gold-tone metal with dramatic dimensional detail. This is runway-level costume jewelry meant to command attention. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or damage. Finish is well preserved with strong luster. Rhinestone eyes intact. Hardware functions properly. Fit Snapshot: Large-scale statement buckle designed to be worn as a focal accessory or displayed as sculptural decor. Provenance Note: Doreen Ryan was a New York–based designer known for bold, sculptural costume jewelry and accessories, particularly animalier motifs, during the late 1980s–1990s. Her work is collectible for its dramatic scale and runway presence. This piece is signed and includes both components. Pop Culture & Screen Style References: Channels 1990s runway excess and power glamour — evokes Versace-era supermodel shows, Dynasty-inspired drama, and bold editorial styling seen in late-20th-century fashion photography. Style Aesthetics: 🔥 animalier glamour 📈 runway statement 🌿 collectible costume jewelry Styling Tips: Wear over a minimalist black dress or tailored blazer Style with leather or denim for a bold contrast Display as sculptural decor when not worn Ideal for editorial shoots or costume wardrobes Measurements: Approximately 4" long x 4" wide Approx. Era: Circa 1990s Materials: Gold-tone metal with rhinestone crystal eyes Sustainability Note: Collecting vintage costume jewelry preserves high-impact design and craftsmanship while reducing demand for newly manufactured accessories. Costuming CTA: Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty — we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Emphasize style moods, eras, and trend language (animalier, runway glamour, power dressing). Think Dynasty, Versace 1990s, editorial fashion shoots. Condition: New without tags. Category: Clothing, Shoes & Accessories › Specialty › Vintage › Vintage Accessories › Belt Buckles. Brand: Doreen Ryan.

Materials sourced from

United States

Country of Origin

Unknown

Brand

Doreen Ryan

Color

Gold

Look

Disco

Gender

Women

Original/Reproduction

Original

Theme

Animals & Insects

Material

Metal

Decade

1990s

Modified Item

No