Not All Jewellery Is Created Equal—These 5 Chic Trends Matter the Most in 2024
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Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images; @ileniatoma_; @georgjensen; IK ALDAMA courtesy Alexander McQueenStyle Notes: Since the dawn of time, "team gold" or "team silver" has been a point of discussion. But whatever the respective connotations, it was generally agreed in fashion circles that gold held first place until the past two years saw an uptake in mixing both metals as an unexpected trend, reintroducing silver to a sceptical demographic in the process. Still not convinced? Take a look at the runways. Flashes of razor-sharp silver added cool-girl edge to the ladylike looks at Alexander McQueen, Phillip Lim and Bottega, whilst fluid designs from the likes of Georg Jensen and By Pariah are a refreshing alternative to "old money" gold.
Imagine how good this would look with plenty of silver rings.
Good enough to persuade you to swap your everyday gold hoops for silver.
It doesn't have to be sterling silver when platinum and white gold look this good too. Trust me, this ring will suit everyone.
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Valerio Mezzanotti courtesy Adeam; @shrimps; Ben Broomfield @photobenphoto; Courtesy Simone Rocha; @completedworksStyle Notes: Pearls, chokers, ribbons, corsages and bows. If it could have appeared in a Sofia Coppola film, it's likely to fall under TikTok's stratospheric "coquette" aesthetic. Take one part Baroque, add some '50s kitsch and a sprinkle of Harajuku kawaii, and you're a little bit closer to understanding Gen Z's take on romanticism. This is not a trend for wallflowers, and wearing key pieces like pearls and flower motifs together is encouraged, especially with slip dresses, miniskirts and a pastel colour palette.
Imagine this with a sweetheart neckline.
It's time to fill my social calendar—these deserve to be seen.
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Style Notes: Sorry, dainty bracelets, this season is all about serious hardware, and chunky bangles and tall cuffs are the arm candy of choice. Whilst 2023's quiet luxury was all about the tennis bracelet, 2024's "Birkin Mom" is a little more ostentatious with her accessorising, and a bold cuff peeking out from a crisp shirt sleeve or a bangle placed over an opera glove is peak luxury. Take it from Schiaparelli—more really is more this year.
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Courtesy MSGM; INDIGITAL.TV courtesy Alexander McQueen; Gaspar J. Ruiz Lindberg courtesy Gucci; Courtesy ZimmermannStyle Notes: If you're guilty of losing anything that isn't nailed down, here's a styling trick that speaks your language: odd earrings. Simple to execute but delivering maximum impact, either wear one statement earring on its own or mix a pair of irregular earrings (and if nothing else, it's a guaranteed conversation starter). Take the Gucci approach and let a supersized statement earring do all the talking or channel Zimmermann's slightly wonky "high/low" mix for an asymmetric silhouette.
Yvonne Léon has already put together the perfect pair for you.
If you're only going to wear one earring, it better be a special one.
Loveness Lee's irregular, organic shapes are made for this trend.
Less of a high/low balance and more high/high.
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Filippo Fior/Gorunway.com; Courtesy Balmain; Courtesy Ralph Lauren; Valerio Mezzanotti courtesy Del CoreStyle Notes: Summer, is that you? Well, perhaps a little bit premature, but this dopamine-inducing trend encourages the kind of colourful experimentation that we tend to save for the sunnier seasons. Why wait when we can brighten our outfits (and our moods) right now with colourful stones, bright beads and pops of metal and acrylic? This just might be the trend that a bleak start to the year calls for. Forget the forecast, I predict spells of feel-good fashion with rainbows guaranteed.
Both minimalists and maximalists will agree that these deserve a spot in your regular rotation.
Pop on a long chain and layer up with a choker.
Silver and green make such a striking combination.
