Fashion and/or manga enthusiasts girl signed Ai Yazawa will have recognized it immediately. for some months, a necklace composed of three rows of pearls adorned with a pendant in the shape of a sphere is hanging around the necks of several fashionistas on TikTok and celebrities. These are different versions of a jewel designed by Vivienne Westwood, the great fashion designer who died on December 29, 2022.
Oh, Nana, what’s that necklace?
As worn by Bella Hadid as Kylie Jenner, through Rihanna and Dua Lipa, these three rows of pearls focus multiple trends at the same timewhich may explain their ubiquitous success.
Just in vogue for embossed details, Vivienne Westwood necklace turns out to be vegan since it is adorned with synthetic glass pearls (92 in all) from Swarovski and Vivienne Westwood’s signature brass globe.
Vivienne Westwood’s pearl necklace, made cult by the manga Nana
It also benefits draw on different nostalgia (and which Gen Z, i.e. born after 1995, adores): that of seeing our elders wearing pearl necklaces, or old fashion icons. But also that of the more punk years, when Vivienne Westwood dressed the Sex Pistols in real life, as well as Nana Osaki, Sachiko, Shin, or even Nobu, in the manga girl by Ai Yazawa! Even The Brigerton Chronicle it may have played into the renewed popularity of pearl necklaces.
Invented in the 80s, Vivienne Westwood’s globe combines British royal iconography with the rings of Saturn. The British designer first made it into a pearl necklace in 1987, then a three-row version around 1990.
It is therefore a jewel full of stories and symbolism, which today fascinates TikTok and the fashionistas in sight.
Available in gold or silver finish, the three-strand pearl choker necklace embellished with the globe, in gold or silver finish, is sold for €440 on the brand’s official website. This one also offers a similar model, more discreet and much cheaper with a single row of pearls: €150, in gold, silver or pink gold!
On other sites or second hand, beware of many counterfeits faced with this kind of pieces that suddenly become fashionable and therefore drive up demand, prices, but also copies!
Remember to ask for a certificate of authenticity, a receipt and/or a second package: the seller may not have them, but his reactions to your requests can tell you of their honesty…
On TikTok, people completely assume that they are buying counterfeits of the Vivienne Westwood brand, easily found on Etsy in particular.
In any case, it is typically the kind of accessory that can quickly become the signature of any look, as pearls know how to bring out the whites of eyes and teeth. Worn on skin to give a precious touch to a rather casual outfit, or directly over a second skin effect top or a turtleneck, this necklace scores a lot of points for going beyond the confines of TikTok and the red carpet!
Source: Madmoizelle
Elizabeth Cabrera is an author and journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering informative and engaging articles that keep readers informed on the latest developments.
