Since Coco Chanel (who famously once said: “a woman should have ropes and ropes of pearls,") first introduced faux pearls into mainstream fashion, they've never really left.
There were of course times when pearls were considered 'old fashioned’, but like many other retro trends this year, they are back with a bang. If the influence of the Y2K girlies wasn’t enough to make them cool again in 2023, or the mermaidcore trend that dominated during the summer, or the Princess of Wales' appearance in a Camilla Elphick pearl belt, the Met Gala’s Karl Lagerfeld themed gala this May certainly was.
At Balmain's Paris Fashion Week FW23 show back in February, pearls shrouded Olivier Rousteing's designs in the form of everything from jackets to glasses, berets to two-pieces. Plus, pearl earrings dominated the SS24 runways, notably from Givenchy (particularly ear cuffs) - proving they're equally as trendy as they are timeless as we head into the new year.
From A-listers to TikTok's coolest subcultures: fashionistas have constantly proved that pearls are the chicest, most versatile accessory on the planet, particularly for 2023. They can be dressed up or down, and you can dictate how much of a statement they make with the way you wear them.
There’s no better time to update your jewellery box with some perfect pearls than right now.
7 ways to wear pearls and the coolest ones to shop now:
Pearl Necklaces
Pearl Statement Earrings
Pearl Statement Bags
Pearl Clothing
Pearl Hair Accessories
Pearl Ear Cuffs
Pearl Phone Straps
How I chose:
I looked for pearl pieces that either adhered to current trends, are timeless or will suit upcoming trends. I used my fashion expertise plus trend research to pick out a variety of accessories to hopefully offer something for everybody. I also tried to choose pieces from high street to high-end, depending on whether you are grabbing a bargain or searching for an investment piece.
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