Fashion

Pearls

Designers gave the pretty piece of jewelry a playful makeover for spring

Runway photography, Anthea Simms January 14, 2009

TREND TRACKING: PEARLS
Designers gave the pretty piece of jewelry a playful makeover for spring
Runway photography, Anthea Simms

Luella

Pearl Jam

“A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls,” said Coco Chanel. How perfect then that the classic accoutrement popped up all over the spring catwalks. Designers like Giambattista Valli, Luella and Lanvin dotted everything from ladylike purses to sky-high platforms. The freshest and most recession-proof way to wear them though is in multiple clusters and layered necklaces. Whatever the look, remember to put on your pearls, girls!

Luella

Luella’s string along.

Emporio Armani

Emporio Armani is a pioneer of pearls.

Paul Smith

Paul Smith’s double dipping.

Richard Nicholl

Richard Nicholl is all hands on deck.

Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana have it handled.

Giambattista Valli

Photo: George Pimentel

Giambattista Valli’s sports his signature pearl necklace.

Lanvin

Layered up at Lanvin.

Lanvin and Tom Binns necklaces

GET THE LOOK: Lanvin pearl and grosgrain ribbon necklace and Tom Binns pearl and crystal necklace, both available at Holt Renfrew.

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