The chill has hit, and winter has arrived. While the cold weather dictates that many trends revolve around practical essentials like coats and boots (we guarantee they won’t be boring), accessories like handbags and jewelry can still provide pure aesthetic inspiration. For the latter, this year’s minimalist trend has infiltrated the most popular accessories of the moment with playful details, eye-catching shapes and a styling approach that supports “more is more”. When it comes to earrings, we either go big and go home to add glamour to everything under the sun and find new ways to wear old favorites like pearls and cocktail watches.
Cherry on Top
Cherry red has always been a favorite color in the fashion and beauty world, so it’s no surprise that jewelry and accessories products have changed dramatically lately. Recently, I saw the sweetest cherry stem earrings in a small boutique in Williamsburg – luckily, it seems that several brands have similar designs (Anthropologie, Coach, Ariel Gordon) that are conveniently available for purchase. Similarly, this much-loved stone fruit appears on a variety of accessories, from pendants to bag charms, and it seems like the best way to lift your mood all winter long.
Delicate Pearls
Pearls never go out of style, but this season’s styles are all unexpected. In other words, organic shapes, abstract combinations, and pairings with popular motifs like bows make this luxurious material a creative, statement realm for all your holiday parties and winter outings.
Mixed Metal Chains
Thick chains and mixed metals have teamed up to create a range of modern, effortlessly cool pieces for winter 2024/2025 and beyond. Whether through alternating embellishments or true 50/50 splits, modern combinations dominate necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more – and there are products to suit all price points and aesthetics.
Celestial Energy
One of the most frightening parts of winter is the shortest daylight hours (anyone who dares to talk to me between November and March will get bored with this), but there is also a positive side: we have more time to look at the stars. As we approach the summer solstice and the new year, greet the high vibrations and all the good things to come by shining with the stars on your jewelry. From zodiac-specific pieces to moon and star motifs, your options are almost as vast as galaxies.
Absolutely Fascinating
Recently, we have not been able to stop wearing accessories, which include jewelry. The glamour necklace trend has always brought a maximalist energy in the form of playfulness and luxury, and now it’s permeating bracelets, earrings, and more. Next time you need extra personality, look no further.
Layered Necklaces
Why only wear one necklace when you can wear two (or three) necklaces? Layering several different necklaces on top of each other can create a truly unique look, so it’s no surprise that in our current age of minimalism, this styling trend is catching on. While you can achieve this with any necklace, if you want to take shortcuts instead of creating eye-catching combinations, there are also many outfits that are already well matched.
Cocktail Viewing Party
In the age of fitness watches, analogue watches have never been more fashionable. Today, they are a canvas for creativity: cocktail watches are back, and they are worn on the wrist in elegant crystals and chain links, as well as in unexpected forms such as chains and necklaces. Whichever you choose, you can track time in the noblest style.
Modern 80s Earrings
Just in case, the ’80s minimalist earrings worn by the likes of Princess Diana and Whitney Houston are a big hit this fall/winter. Few things delight as much as an eye-catching accessory, and this trend is imbued with that feeling, from glamorous gold accessories to playful colours.
Personality Brooch
Winter needs a practical coat (and maybe a good cashmere scarf), but don’t let that bog you into fashion. While it’s becoming increasingly fashionable to use the coat itself to make a statement, many fashion stars are also starting to use brooches to upgrade and change their everyday coats and jackets. The next time you’re out for a day out in the cold, pin a brooch (or several) to your collar, buttonhole, or place you didn’t expect it all: you’ll be surprised at how many compliments you’ll receive.
Organic Rings
If there’s one thing we’ve noticed over the past few years, it’s that the ring is a more creative canvas than one might think. In addition to stacking rings becoming mainstream, the design of the rings themselves has become bolder, and size, color, and shape have all become a work of art. Can a ring that lasts stand out? The organic shape of classic metallic colors can highlight understated luxury suits and minimalist styles.