At a time when Netflix has become the most important way for viewers to communicate with the world, for directors an opportunity to become famous, and for actors to add a couple of additional zeros to their royalties, the culture of the series has to be reckoned with. In all areas, and fashion is no exception. From now on, trends are dictated not only by designers, but also by producers who choose a plot for the film adaptation, and art directors who bring an idea to life can inspire a whole generation to a new style. We talk about the aesthetics of the most high-profile TV series of recent years and learn how to transfer jewelry "from the screen" into real life.
"Sister Ratched"
A chilling masterpiece by Ryan Murphy - an acknowledged master of creating an authentic atmosphere - has won over not only thriller fans, but also fashion critics. The plot (which is most accurately described by the English word "creepy" - "creepy") takes place in the United States in the post-war years.
Costume designers Lou Eyrich and Rebecca Guzzi tried to recreate the images of that era: feminine, but austere, austere and elegant. And if the jewelry images of the main character performed by Sarah Paulson are limited to unobtrusive pearls (pearl threads, drop earrings), then the character of Sharon Stone is the embodiment of a luxurious, artistic style in the spirit of the "golden age" of Hollywood. In some scenes, deliberately catchy and recognizable decorations even appear on it, created in a single copy by the famous decorator and designer Tony Dukett.
The stylists of the series tell about the jewelry of that era: “We used classic models and materials: pearls and mother-of-pearl, yellow gold and silver, as well as Bakelite brooches characteristic of that time, earrings decorated with micro mosaics, and much more. Most of the series takes place in a hospital. At that time, almost all nurses wore wristwatches and various badges indicating their status. All these details have been carefully worked out with the props. "
How to repeat the image?
First, such jewelry should be as artistic, original and eye-catching as possible. For example, accentuate a massive necklace decorated with multi-colored stones or crystals. Or intricate earrings. The metal of that era is classic yellow gold. Remember, matte fabrics work best with these “dramatic” embellishments, so materials like silk or lurex are best left for other options.
"Emily in Paris"
The long-awaited project of Darren Star - the producer of Sex and the City - has already been dubbed the fashionable bible for buzzers. Each new appearance of the main character in the frame wants to be paused in order to consider all the details of her complex outfits. While Vogue calls them "tasteless" and Buzzfeed breaks them down on a put-on-throw-away principle, retailers like Asos are selling emily-like items faster than you can say style.
What should you pay attention to? First of all, on the "monstrous" combination in the spirit of lace plus a sports jersey plus a colorful beret. Cowboy boots with a Chanel bag made easy! Beret with long earrings and a sporty Off-White down jacket - why not! The abundance of prints, textures and colors - everything that previously seemed vulgar, today is very "charmante". As for the decorations, they look quite practical against the background of all the aforementioned variety; reworked classics in the spirit of multi-tiered chains decorated with pearls, democratic gold-like jewelry, flirty earrings.
How to repeat the image?
Emily's images do not need to be repeated, they need to be copied "verbatim". It is not difficult to do this, because the jewelry she wears is a tribute to modern trends, which means that it will not be difficult to acquire similar ones. Choose deliberately "girlish", cute little things with pendants in the form of hearts - flowers or, which is symbolic, miniature Eiffel Towers, playful earrings-strings, thin rings on the phalanges of fingers, bracelets with charms.
"Hollywood"
Another series glorifying the aesthetics of the second half of the American 40s, and already from the first stylistically licked shots it is not difficult to guess that the aforementioned Ryan Murphy had a hand in it. Since the plot is set in a "dream factory" in the heyday of film studios, when everyone who had a pass there were considered deities, the images of the heroes - novice actors hungry for fame - were chosen accordingly.
Bright and provocative outfits, catchy jewelry, dramatic makeup (certainly red lips) - all this in the post-war years was almost not available to the mass public and was found exclusively on the screen.
Curiously, the images of many heroes were copied from real actors of the last century, which imposed special obligations on costume designers in the form of correspondence to historical originals. Therefore, some serial images (especially evening ones) completely copy the famous stellar exits of the 40s. As for jewelry, here, as in Sister Ratched, pearls play a solo part. To it are added short chains with "snake" weaving (reminiscent of a writhing snake), massive gold shell clips, diamond chandelier earrings, hair clips in the form of large flowers.
How to repeat the image?
Wear accent clips with turtleneck cashmere sweaters or white cotton shirts (belted with chunky gold belts). Add fur (artificial) and long gloves to evening looks - the image of a Hollywood diva with such accessories is inevitable. Flat bows-hairpins are also in the style of the TV series.
5 more must-have jewelry from TV series
You don't need extra reasons to watch these shows (trust me, these five are worth your sleepless nights). However, we advise you to pay attention not only to the famously twisted plots, but also to the stylish decorations of the main characters.
"The Amazing Mrs. Maisel" - flower-shaped clip-on earrings
The very fact, how gracefully the heroines of the series remove the clip before picking up the phone, makes us urgently want the same in our collection. One of the most popular models of the late 50s is flower-shaped earrings.
Downton Abbey - long tiered chains
Perhaps Art Nouveau or Art Nouveau is one of the most visually recognizable styles, not only in clothing, but also in jewelry, which has not gone out of fashion for the last decade. Choose a chain decorated with pearls and pendants, and the longer it is, the better.
"War and Peace" - tassel earrings
The BBC adaptation is good for everyone: both ardent young heroes, and its academic, and attentive attitude to every detail. Jewelry of that time: tiaras, cameos, orders and medals, any accessories with symbols of the imperial house, as well as playful tassel earrings, decorated with weaving from beads. By the way, many of the jewelry for the series were created by the Russian jewelry house Axenoff.
"Borgia" - pendants in the shape of crosses
Decorated with pearls or rubies, on a thin chain or leather cord, massive or elegant - a cross-shaped pendant flaunts on the chest of almost every character in the Borgia series (which, however, is not surprising, given that he tells the story of the Catholic Church). From a religious attribute, such an adornment has long turned into a jewelry trend.
"Pose" - colorful decorations
A colorful series about New York in the 80s, free love, crazy parties and cute drag queens. The style of that time is bright local colors, sports elements combined with sequins, geometric prints. And jewelry made of bright plastic, with multi-colored stones or enamel fits perfectly into this fashionable riot.
