JEWELS IN THE CROWN

TOP TRENDS IN BAUBLES TO LOOK OUT FOR

Every season, all eyes gravitate to the catwalks of Paris, London, New York and Milan to figure out what the next big thing is going to be. Usually, there are quite a few big trend forecasts and accessories that tend to play a prominent role when it comes to deciphering and decoding the new shifts. Every woman’s wardrobe staple, jewellery, is the second big thing after clothes that any fashion-conscious person is most concerned about. Be it a neckpiece, a ring, earrings, or ornamental brooches, no outfit is complete without a piece of statement jewellery. So, what will be in demand and what are the top picks for the direction jewellery is headed towards?

HEADBANDS

Head accessories—tiaras, headbands and embellished head pieces—are a huge trend this season. From Dolce and Gabbana’s flower laden tiaras to Valentino’s metallic snakes worn with loosely tied or open hair. Although challenging, find a simple piece to start with and explore just how bejewelled or intricate you want to go. Use the variety available in traditional Indian wear and extend the style to western silhouettes as well.

ASYMMETRIC EARRINGS

Mismatched earrings, especially mixing different colours are one of jewellery’s coolest, most youthful trends. This unique shift reflects creativity and individuality and can be as minimal or maximal as you like. We’ve seen the look extend to wearing only one earring or even wearing contrasting designs. Atelier Versace had a lovely knotted version while Guo Pei used crystal.

BODY CHAINS

From body harnesses to belts and anklets, jewellery becomes integral to the entire outfit rather than mere decoration. Alexander McQueen saw elaborate body chains while Calvin Klein had trainers with anklets and talisman-inspired chains over lingerie style slips. Not the easiest trend to wear, but certainly one of the most fun. You can wear body harnesses under crop tops and sari blouses and modern day ‘hath phools’ to add edge to your look.

LONG NECKLACES From fashion bloggers to celebrities, layering long necklaces is an undeniable jewellery trend that’s hot. It’s extremely easy to pull off and looks elegant and smart. All you need is a few necklaces of varying lengths, layer them on and...

STACKED RINGS There is no doubt that stackable jewellery is in trend, for this season and the future. Moving away from chunky layers, embrace ‘less is more’ with this youthful trend. Stacking rings is easy and fun to do, as you can wear delicate rings...

BROOCHES Brooches are a modern take on a classic concept. We saw brooches on the runways of Dries Van Noten, Gucci and Rochas, where buttoned-up shirts were decorated with large, statement brooches featuring bold colours and intricate designs. Earliest...

CHOKERS Chokers have continued to dominate the fashion space when it comes to accessories. We saw minimal designs at Dior with romantic scarf chokers, warrior-inspired woven chokers at Balmain, and twisted pearl chokers at Chanel; all of which were...