In my humble opinion, 2023 has been the most exciting year for jewellery in a long time. After years of gold dominance, we welcomed back silver metals with open arms. We drooled over large stud earrings with Bottega’s drops earning themselves their own cult following, and influencing a whole range of similar styles. And now, 90’s cord pendant necklaces are having a revival. What a time.
Picture this, it’s 1999. You’ve pulled on your cargo trousers, your zigzag hairband has scraped your hair back, and your wrists are adorned with snap bracelets. It’s the final step—putting on your cord necklace. All is well. Fast forward to the autumn/winter 2023 runways, designers like Gabriela Hearst, Loewe and Proenza Schouler declared the return of this particular necklace.
Right now, there’s an overarching nostalgia within fashion, with the best of the best 90’s moments returning to claim their relevance. (The dolphin infatuation didn’t make it, thankfully). The revived styles have been elevated, refined and sophisticated for the current mood, including the cord pendant necklace. Unlike the heavily beaded and iridescent pendants of old, the modern take is simpler, with a single pendant the sole focal point. An ethereal touch that can sit alongside strong tailoring and soft dresses alike. The beauty of the trend, alongside the visual, is that it offers a nod to the current trends without much effort. And its become a clear favourite amongst fashion people, as you’ll see below.
Keep scrolling to see fashion people styling cord pendant necklaces, and shop a selection of the best around.
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