Skull Beaded Brass Bracelet

In art history, a skull usually means a memento mori, a symbolic reminder of each person's inescapable mortality. In fashion, on the other hand, a skull usually means Alexander McQueen is in the house. First spotted on the runway back in 2003, the ghoul motif has since covered the British brand's designs, this bracelet included. Sculpted from polished brass beads, its main focus is the skeletal head.

• 100% brass

Headed by Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen continues to reinvent modern femininity with pieces that combine technical expertise with contemporary relevance. From statement dresses, shoes, boots and bags to luxury loungewear and outerwear, classic silhouettes are reimagined with asymmetric cuts and opulent embellishment.