Pearls are known to be one of the most valued gems of all time. They can be natural or cultivated. Cultured pearls are the result of the deliberate insertion of a pearl or piece of fabric that the mollusk coats in nacre (mother of pearl).
In the modern age, Coco Chanel was famous for accessorizing with multiple pearl necklaces. It’s a look that Karl Lagerfeld adopted when he took over the reins of the House in 1983. In recent seasons, pearls have taken on a new attitude; often presented in an offbeat way or in contrast to the clothes they accessorize. This season, gobstopper-sized pearls took center stage in many runways.
Givenchy
In a nod to the House’s founder, Hubert de Givenchy, and his creations for Audrey Hepburn, designer Riccardo Ticci accessorized pearl jewelry, including chokers and cocktail rings. He then took it a step further by showing off pearl-embroidered pants and a pearl-encrusted dress.
Versace
Versace presented necklaces with large white pearls interspersed with black pearls, pearl earrings and cocktail rings.
Dolce & Gabbana
At Dolce & Gabbana, the duo used an oversized pearl necklace and bracelets contrasted with a hoodie with cartoon graphics created by Gianpiero D’Alessandro.
Sheltered
At Undercover, another juxtaposed look was shown. This time, a male suit was accessorized with champagne-colored gumball earrings.
Simone Rocha
Simone Rocha accessorized a black quilted coat with pearl brooches in two shapes, gumball and teardrop. She also showed off pearl-embellished gloves and a mother-of-pearl bracelet clutch.