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the right jewellery can make an outfit …says Valerie Messika, CEO and creative director of Messika, of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 thriller Rear Window ‘I am a huge fan of this classic Hollywood movie. Grace Kelly’s performance was outstanding and her costumes and jewellery were show-stopping – and have certainly influenced my personal style. She was so stylish and elegant and her costumes throughout the film were beautiful, especially the dress designed by Edith Head [ left]. I have created a few long necklaces for Messika inspired by the ’50s set with oval or brilliant-cut diamonds.’ 