What can be considered a real trend of the past, current and future seasons? Of course, chains. A trend is a thing that has been able to win hearts, which is bought and happily worn not only by trendsetters, but by ordinary people. I like that the fashion for chains is not an afterthought. Often an item from the catwalk appears in mass markets a few years later, and the chains are already sold and worn.
Chains can fit into any stylistic story. In a romantic style, you can combine a medium-sized chain with a string of pearls; in a military style, it is better to use silver chains in combination with leather. A chain with a heart-shaped pendant will look spectacular in drama.
Men's jewelry is rapidly becoming fashionable, and without chains it is difficult to imagine the brutal image of a stylish man. Therefore, chains for men's looks are a long-lasting trend.
If you have not yet purchased a chain, then pay attention to niche jewelry brands. A chain is an accessory that will sooner or later come back into fashion; a cheap chain will not look stylish. I believe that paying 1000 rubles for an item whose wholesale cost is 100-200 rubles is irrational; it is better to pay a manufacturer who puts his soul into his jewelry. Beautiful chains can be purchased in the luxury segment:
- AMBUSH;
- Brunello Cucinelli;
- Bottega Veneta;
- Jacquemus;
- Jil Sander;
- Marni.
Middle:
- Coup De Coeur;
- Alighieri;
- Hermina Athens;
- Laura Lombardi;
- Petite Grand;
- Laura Lombardi;
- Random Identities.
Inexpensive stylish chains from brands:
- By Alona;
- Anni Lu;
- Kenneth Jay Lane4
- Ayony Macie;
- Sugar;
- Ayony Macie;
- Mango;
- Gilmeeva.
The best purchases can be made on Aliexpress, but here it is important to be able to understand the quality of the product remotely. Most chains from China do not stand up to criticism, but if you want, you can find very high-quality products. Just be prepared for the price right away, even on Ali, a good chain is not cheap. For example, a chain with carabiners for trousers costs 1200-1500 rubles.
What chains are in fashion this season?
Two-level
Several narrow chains can be combined with each other. You can purchase them as a set, or you can combine them yourself and come up with interesting combinations. There are no restrictions in fashion today; wide chains in the set can be combined with thin ones, gold with silver. They look good both on a naked body and over current turtlenecks.
Volumetric gold
If you want to focus attention on the neckline area, then choose a large chain; you can exaggerate the effect by adding large earrings to the chain. Chains with leather clothes - when there is an internal desire for aggression, with delicate blouses - when you want to look mysterious and make an ambiguous impression.
Silver
The gold finish in chains is more relevant, but there is a trend towards masculinity in jewelry, which means we can’t exclude silver chains from view either.
Mix of gold and silver
Today, even in the mass market you can buy analogues of catwalk jewelry. This is an example of a trend that demonstrates the breaking down of boundaries and taboos. A few metals add to the completeness of an outfit.
With letters
Letters on chains are a commercial solution that helps increase the average purchase price; a person buys not only a chain, but also a variety of pendants. Chains with the inscription “style” are especially popular.
With pearls
Chains mixed with pearls have been popular for several seasons now; I would recommend purchasing a separate strand of pearls and a separate chain so that you can wear them together and separately. This combination looks better on a naked body, and not on top of clothes.
With a thread of “brulik”
Another idea for a personal handmade item is to combine a thread of rhinestones and multi-colored glass into a decoration with a chain, which will visually resemble precious stones.
With medallion
Medallions on large chains of medium length can be a color accent or support the color of one of the elements of the image.
With rhinestones
Pay attention to the chains, the links of which are decorated with rhinestones. This will not necessarily be your holiday decoration; on the contrary, you can play with contrast. Do not buy such chains in the mass market, the rhinestones risk falling off, and then the entire decoration will have to be disposed of.
With semi-precious stones
If you have friends or acquaintances who make jewelry themselves, then order them a chain with beads. Looking ahead, I will say that old lady beads are coming back into fashion, so feel free to wear them with chains.
Matte
Matte and plastic chains are also relevant. I advise you to purchase not only a neck decoration made of such materials, but also large chain earrings made of matte plastic.
Colored
In place of minimalism, there is a trend towards bright colors in clothing, so chains with colored links are also relevant.
With a coin
Chains with coins have been trending for several seasons now; they are small, non-accent, and light.
pendants
If you don’t want to wear chains that attract attention, don’t like jewelry, and prefer precious metals, then buy unusual pendants for your chains; I would advise you to pay attention to those that have color and volume.
Pendants
You don't have to buy letter pendants to go with your chain. Hearts, locks, stars and pendants in the form of tokens are very popular.
Heart
A beautiful romantic accent. An absolute trend. I would buy a heart that you can insert a photo into or a blue heart from the Titanic.
Chokers
Chain chokers are a sexy element, so they should either be worn with evening outfits, or neutralized with business, formal things.
With balls
The chains themselves have streamlined, soft shapes; if you have sharp facial features and want to soften them, then purchase a short chain with balls.
In business looks
Chains work well in business looks because they elongate the silhouette, emphasize the neckline, and add an element of femininity to a strict business look.
Bullet
Since men's jewelry is becoming fashionable, I advise you to look for jewelry with unusual designs in the men's departments.
Choker + necklace
If you combine jewelry of different lengths and shapes, try to keep them similar in other respects. A choker will be combined with a necklace if the products have a laconic design, are made of one metal and do not contain massive, conspicuous elements. The pair will be moderately contrasting, but harmonious.
A choker combined with a necklace is the solution to create an elegant evening look. If you plan to add any other decorations, let them be minimalistic.
Where else can you wear chains?
Chains run the risk of becoming an anti-trend in the near future, because they will set the visual teeth on edge. But perhaps the situation will be saved by the fact that there are many options for chains, sizes, colors, and combinatorics are varied. Chains are worn not only as decoration, but as an accessory and decoration for clothing and shoes.
- Bracelets
. In everyone involved in the world of fashion, there lives a small prophet who foresees and anticipates the trends of the coming season. In this regard, I would like to note that bracelets will come into fashion. There is a tendency for accessories to gradually move downwards, so chain bracelets are something worth paying attention to. Combine them with leather bracelets. - Chains on bags
. It is better to purchase a separate handle strap in the form of a chain. This will allow you to introduce the trend into the image according to your mood, and not on an everyday basis. - Chains on shoes
. Try buying two ankle bracelets and wearing them with shoes on top of tights. They will look like a strap decorated with a chain. - Chains sewn to the neck
. An interesting solution, you can decorate your favorite sweater this way. - Belt chains
. It’s easy to make such a belt yourself, but the chains sold in hardware stores are not always of the proper quality. I would recommend buying a chain for the belt at the poultry market.
How to choose a size
When choosing a size, consider your own preferences. Some people find it convenient for the chain to fit tightly. Others like loose styles. Ideally, when a finger fits under the jewelry.
When trying on jewelry in a store, try fastening and unfastening it yourself to see how comfortable it is for you to do it yourself.
What jewelry will be relevant in 2021?
Besides chains and pearls, there are a few other jewelry trends worth paying attention to.
- Rings with colored stones. You can always wear such jewelry, you don’t need to look for an occasion and wait for a holiday. But it is better not to combine it with other jewelry on your hand.
- Thread bracelet with pendant. A pendant doesn't have to be precious. Such simple jewelry can be combined with evening dresses. Mixing polar decorations is a feature of the season.
- Jewelry with needle elements. Sharp outlines of jewelry are a trend. It can be a pendant or a mono earring. The narrow cone shape is found in many jewelry brands.
- Beads made of semi-precious stones. This is an ethnic element that can decorate and diversify an image. There is no need to be afraid of beads.
- Mono earring. One of the two earrings should be more active. An image with a mono earring looks neater than with two large earrings.
- Watch bracelets. The watch serves as decoration. With this watch you don't need any other decorations. Can be combined with evening and everyday wear.
- Masculine jewelry. A darkened silver finish with an aged effect. You can wear it with sophisticated and feminine outfits, or you can continue the aesthetics of decoration and fit into rock and grunge styles.
- Art Deco style jewelry. Easy to find in vintage stores. They look elegant, but can be combined with everyday clothes.
If you want to be ahead of the times, then hang a medallion with a photo inside on your chain, because this will be the next step for jewelry inventors who will not want to part with chains and decide to add a little emotion to the enduring trend.
Author: stylist-image maker Elena Khmelevskaya
How to clean and store a chain
Regardless of the type of weaving, the decoration requires proper care . After each wear, it should be carefully wiped with a flannel napkin. Clean the accessory from time to time using special products . You should be careful with traditional methods, especially if the chain is gold-plated or blackened.
Although chains are a summer accessory, it is worth taking them off when swimming in the pool or sea. Also avoid contact of jewelry with creams or perfumes to prevent streaks and stains. It is better to store chains separately from each other, placing them in a special section of the box or hanging them on stands. This way the accessory will not get tangled, and the links will remain intact.
With the help of a chain you can look deliberately brutal or impeccably sophisticated - the choice depends on your taste. To choose the perfect piece of jewelry that will be the best addition to your spring-summer wardrobe, take a look at the Zlato.ua catalog.
Tell us in the comments if you like chains: what metal are they made of and how do you prefer to wear the popular accessory?
Text author: Anna Garashchenko
Sautouir + necklace + choker
A combination that looks great against a low-cut evening dress or a V-neck blouse. The set visually lengthens the neck and elongates the entire silhouette.
It is important that the difference in the length of all three products is significant. For example:
- sautoir - 80 cm;
- necklace - 55 cm;
- necklace – 45 cm.
The set will look discreet and chic at the same time. To make jewelry match, you need to choose models in the same color scheme.
It is advisable to avoid bright decorative inserts.
