When the flowers-petals are tired, the butterflies are outdated, and the stars are already dazzling in the eyes, the time for brutal decorations comes! Clip earrings, carabiner bracelets, heavy chains and intricate sea knots instead of boring pendants ... The trend for "piercing-cutting" (of course, not in the literal sense of the word), deliberately "masculine" jewelry has captured the catwalks. Here's how to wear them without looking like 90s punks.
This is not the first time in the history of fashion, jewelers are inspired by utilitarian, everyday items to create unique accessories. Let us recall the legendary bracelets and rings-nails from Cartier. Or bags from the Lancel Daligramme collection, which have a bicycle chain instead of the usual handles. By the way, about the chains. Massive, chrome-plated, heavy, they (thanks to the efforts of Versace, Alexander McQueen and other influential houses) have already turned from a daring alternative into a moderately radical classics.
Any items in the form of metal fasteners are in fashion today. They give the outfit a deliberate casualness and make the image more original, giving out the aesthetic and even ironic taste of their owner.
In order to combine everything correctly and not overdo it with brutality, we focus on shows! Jonathan Simkhai suggests wearing rough carabiner earrings, Rag & Bone with chunky bracelets, and Longchamp a necklace with metal carabiners. The Etro brand has reimagined knots in their own way, adding their favorite tassels in an oriental style to them. Balenciaga offers an unexpectedly uncompromising option, creating massive earrings in the form of belt buckles. What will you choose?
Safety pins and paper clips
All stationery is in use! Metal pins and paper clips have long ceased to be exclusively an element of the punk style. Combine jewelry with similar elements with things from the most delicate and delicate fabrics - silk blouses, lace tops, chiffon dresses and skirts. The contrast between translucent, flying materials and hooligan decorations is a win-win.
Carabiners, clasps, handcuffs
The carabiner fashion is strongly associated with yachting and nautical aesthetics. However, if you want an accessory to look more feminine, rely on miniature jewelry and fancy variations of carabiners in the form of hearts or rings. Such accessories will be great additions to casual looks - as relaxed and casual as possible. Your favorite chunky knit sweater will look new with a buttoned handcuff necklace, and a carabiner bracelet is a great addition to a linen shirt in a cruise style.
Bit
The most common harness closure is when a straight line enters a circle. Jewelers have long been attracted by the aesthetics of horse racing and the severity of horse harness. Similar items can be found in the Balmain, Etro or Ann Demeulemeester collections. By the way, in one outfit, we recommend combining several harness items at once - for example, a Calvin Klein ring and a UNOde50 necklace. If you want to add a little cowboy romance to the image, then remember that accessories in this style rhyme perfectly with the most basic wardrobe: classic blue jeans, checkered shirts and T-shirts.
Nodes
Due to their minimalistic design and intricate shape, knot decorations look stylish and luxurious, so you can safely make them part of your evening or even business looks. Wear knotted necklaces and bracelets with mens jackets, satin or velvet dresses, silk kimonos, and lingerie-style tops. This is exactly the case when a small laconic accessory makes the image complete and verified.
