Jewelry trends for Spring/Summer 2016
Diamanté tiaras, picture postcard pieces, riffs on the choker and explosions of kitsch all caught our eye this Fashion Week. We round up 10 jewelry trends straight from the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris.
1/10Tiaras every which way A crowning success at Saint Laurent, where it provided a regal finish to every look in the show, the tiara made a big comeback to the runway this season. Far from cookie-cutter romanticism, this will be next summer’s grunge accessory par excellence à la Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent, or provide a touch of futurism, Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton-style. From left to right: Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu
2/10Folklore chic With the tribal feel at Valentino, Derek Lam and Junya Watanabe – whose African statement pieces were sourced from Galerie Argiles in Paris, as per the menswear show – and the tropical vacations that were Tommy Hilfiger, Chloé and Dsquared², next summer is looking postcard-perfect on the fashion front. Dolce and Gabbana brought in a little local color in the shape of extravagant baroque earrings, in stark contrast to the stripped-back, raw feel of the wooden jewelry at Alberta Ferretti. From left to right: Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger and Valentino
3/10Body chains Steel chain was first spotted this season in New York, wrapped around the bejeweled hands of the Rodarte models, before putting in a surprise appearance at Calvin Klein around the kind of minimalist satin slip dress that is usually denuded of adornment. At Alexander McQueen, layered talismans added to the very 17th century feel of Sarah Burton’s collection, inspired by the Huguenot weavers of East London. From left to right: Alexander McQueen, Rodarte and Calvin Klein Collection
4/10Cabinet of curiosities First prize for the most extraordinary jewelry goes without a doubt to Loewe, for the scaly, king-sized fish statement necklaces that caught the runway lights. More underwater creatures were reinterpreted at Emilio Pucci, with fishbones cast in metal and fashioned into a graphic single earring, while Prada presented disco ball earrings borrowed from the dancefloor, calling to mind spikey sea urchins as well as the architectural lines of 1960s designers. Fashion UFOs, or a festival of kitsch. From left to right: Loewe, Prada, Moschino and Paco Rabanne Also seen at Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel and Emilio Pucci
5/10Pop art earrings In a nod to the 1960s feel that pervaded this season, graphic earrings popped up all over the runways for Spring/Summer 2016. Bakelite-style lacquered hoops at Céline, mirror-effect lacquered feathers at Proenza Schouler and silver spirals paired with Twiggy eyes at Marni. From left to right: Missoni, Proenza Schouler, Marni and Céline Also seen at Christian Dior, Loewe, Alberta Ferretti, Véronique Leroy, Roberto Cavalli, Versus Versace, Carolina Herrera
6/10Extraordinary chokers Warrior chokers were in the spotlight at Balmain, J.W.Anderson and Elie Saab, mutating into hybrid scarf-chokers stamped 1947 at Christian Dior or reduced to a mere sheer silk ribbon at Maison Margiela. From left to right: Balmain, Christian Dior and J.W.Anderson Also seen at Louis Vuitton, Elie Saab, Maison Margiela, Francesco Sconamiglio
7/10The eternal pearl Timeless, but never boring, pearls were styled into Massaï-style statement chokers at the Chanel Airlines show, encircling the model necks of Edie Campbell and Lexi Boling or pared-back and super simple at Balenciaga and Salvatore Ferragamo. A special mention goes to the pearl earcuffs created Sophie Bille Brahe, paired with Sacai’s bandana dresses. From left to right: Salvatore Ferragamo, Sacai, Balenciaga and Chanel
8/10Graphic hoops First seen at the Rag & Bone show as a slim hoop pierced with a simple gold bar, the oversized hoop is next summer’s it-piece. Clean and minimalist at Versace, as pendants at Isabel Marant or statement creoles at Mugler and Givenchy. From left to right: Givenchy, Versace and Rag & Bone Also seen at Mugler, Isabel Marant
