Pearls have been witnessing a revival for some time—from sophisticated and streamlined modernity to those that have an everlasting quality. They are no longer characterized by being prim, preppy or proper but instead they are whatever you want them to be and however you want to wear them. Designers feature a range of styles that offer a plethora of pearl looks. The trend is sure to cast a wider net after the 2023 MET Gala’s pearl clad celebrities honored Karl Lagerfeld. His role as designer at Chanel brought on Coco’s favorite costume and fine jewelry pieces—pearls in every type, shape, size and configuration. Pearls kept showing up on the red carpet and that will propel them to continue to be a major trend as we head in 2024
By BETH BERNSTEIN
Cate Blanchett in Louis Vuitton High Jewelry pearls at the 2023 BAFTA awards. (photo courtesy of Shutterstock)