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Bib and Beautiful
Listed under: Trend Report
Published: Thursday, January 08, 2009
Loud, proud and full of sparkle, the necklaces gracing the catwalk runways this year are set to be bigger and brighter than ever
The economic outlook might be gloomy, but the jewellery pieces currently dominating the fashion catwalks are anything but. This year big, bold and beautiful designs are set to take the market by storm, with insiders from Swarovski predicting bib-style necklaces will be the next big thing. Originating from the Belle Epoque era, these extravagant pieces of jewellery consist of a triangular formation of jewels draping down from the neck in a bib-like manner. Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Chanel were just some of the fashion houses to feature these eye-catching pieces in their most recent collections, with experts predicting bib-style necklaces are likely to have an even stronger presence on fashion catwalks throughout 2009.
Although the necklaces tend to form a similar shape, their overall appearance can alter dramatically depending on the shapes, materials and colours used. Art-deco pieces are particularly popular on the catwalks at the moment. Featuring an asymmetrical cluster of jewels, they tend to come in gold, green and blue tones, and incorporate a range of stones in different sizes, shapes and cuts. Another favourite is the graphic look; combining a selection of silver, black and metallic hues, these necklaces are made up of an eclectic mix of components, including cosmic rings, fancy stones and pearls. As with all fashion elements this year, dramatic pieces are also set to take the catwalks by storm, so any over-sized necklaces containing brightly-coloured stones will be very much in favour.
Rachael Lamb, who owns jewellery business Hannah Zakari, has witnessed the demand for bib-style necklaces increase dramatically in recent times and believes the interest is likely to grow over the next year. “The bib-style charm necklaces have been a steady seller for me over the last few years,” she explains. “Customers appreciate that they are all unique pieces with a bit of history and many of them tend to gravitate towards pieces with vintage or antique parts. Hearts, horseshoes and lucky charms are particularly popular. I generally find that my customers like an eclectic mix of stuff! Bright coloured, multi-charmed items are always in favour, as are diamante and contemporary crystal designs. At the moment anything goes as long as it is bold!”
For more information about Hannah Zakari visit http://www.hannahzakari.co.uk
Although the necklaces tend to form a similar shape, their overall appearance can alter dramatically depending on the shapes, materials and colours used. Art-deco pieces are particularly popular on the catwalks at the moment. Featuring an asymmetrical cluster of jewels, they tend to come in gold, green and blue tones, and incorporate a range of stones in different sizes, shapes and cuts. Another favourite is the graphic look; combining a selection of silver, black and metallic hues, these necklaces are made up of an eclectic mix of components, including cosmic rings, fancy stones and pearls. As with all fashion elements this year, dramatic pieces are also set to take the catwalks by storm, so any over-sized necklaces containing brightly-coloured stones will be very much in favour.
Rachael Lamb, who owns jewellery business Hannah Zakari, has witnessed the demand for bib-style necklaces increase dramatically in recent times and believes the interest is likely to grow over the next year. “The bib-style charm necklaces have been a steady seller for me over the last few years,” she explains. “Customers appreciate that they are all unique pieces with a bit of history and many of them tend to gravitate towards pieces with vintage or antique parts. Hearts, horseshoes and lucky charms are particularly popular. I generally find that my customers like an eclectic mix of stuff! Bright coloured, multi-charmed items are always in favour, as are diamante and contemporary crystal designs. At the moment anything goes as long as it is bold!”
For more information about Hannah Zakari visit http://www.hannahzakari.co.uk
