![]() “I started using pearls to counter the kitsch-y charms and objects in my designs,” the 21-year-old says. They can be styled in a formal way for the office or a night out, and also worn in an easy, casual way with denim,” she says.Ĭarol Li of Janky Jewels, uses pearls to elevate her creations. Fry specializes in mixing pearls with colored beads, turning the combination into body harnesses and statement glasses chains. “Pearls to me reflect an easy elegance,” says Allison Fry of up-and-coming New York jewelry brand Fry Powers. Buzzy emerging designers such as Tuza, Jiwinaia and Susan Alexandra have been using pearls in their designs too, taking the loaded objects to less stuffy places by giving them a whole new look.Īn Nguyen, the designer of Sweaty Pigeon who uses pearls in her creations, says, “The market for jewelry targeted at my generation has been stuck in this ‘let’s layer gold or silver dainty necklaces together’ so the demand for something different is understandable.” In major pop culture moments, $3 USD pearl barrettes from Amazon went viral when everyone’s new favorite teen icon, Maddy Perez (played by Alexa Demie), rocked pearl eye makeup on HBO’s hit show Euphoria. Featuring the profile of a black woman, the collection subverts the historical connotations of pearls, as well as cameo jewelry. Other designers are tapping into pearls too: GANNI has continued selling a pearl-fringed knit for several seasons due to its continued popularity while 3.1 Phillip Lim touts a faux pearl brooch sweater.Įven FENTY has embraced the trend: Rihanna’s recent Cameo collection for the brand includes pearl-framed rings, earrings and necklaces. Two years prior, models at Gucci’s 2018 Cruise show even sported pearl-embellished eyebrows. Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele also favors the embellishment - he sent hefty pearl earrings and necklaces down the runway of his Resort 2020 show. Most recently, the designer debuted a massive pearl purse in her SS20 collection at London Fashion Week. Simone Rocha’s penchant for pearls dates back several seasons. “These styles have since been picked up by key influencers and adopted by younger influential costume jewelry brands, allowing them to make their way into the fashion market.” Collins also acknowledges the inclusion of pearls in the Spring/Summer 2020 collections of several major luxury brands including Chanel, Miu Miu and Burberry “We have been tracking pearls at WGSN since late 2015, when we noticed a slew of contemporary fine jewelry designers redefining their conservative aesthetic,” the Senior Footwear and Accessories Editor says. The rise of pearls hasn’t escaped industry experts, such as Jane Collins of trend forecasting company WGSN. ![]() ![]() Nowadays, pearls are being used in a range of inventive ways, from adorning jewelry and hair clips to embellishing accessories and outfits. The pearl remained a symbol of “supreme luxury and effortless grace” throughout the 20th century, worn by Old Hollywood stars Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, as well as First Lady Jackie Kennedy, ultimately defining the “ladies who lunch” look that has endured - at least until recently. Spradlin cites references to pearls in Hindu teachings and the Koran to further prove their precious and powerful connotations. Originally reserved for rulers of ancient Egyptian, Roman and Chinese civilizations, pearls have always signified prestige and wealth. ![]() “It’s a favorite among ‘cool’ girls as a touch of elevation that feels both modern when paired with streetwear, yet familiar in its classic-ness.” “The single pearl strand has graduated and reinvented itself on new silhouettes from choker necklaces to anklets” says Hallie Spradlin, Accessories Director of trend forecasting agency Fashion Snoops. Thanks to a crop of designers using the polished, shiny objects in fresh and innovative ways, pearls are seeing a contemporary update. ![]()
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