Statement Jewellery for Spring/Summer 2017
November 7, 2016One of the most talked about and celebrated fashion events on the calendar hit London with force in recent months. London Fashion Week celebrates established and emerging designers with a star-studded event. It showcased the new season trends, colours and creative talent with the eyes of the world watching it’s every move.For many London Fashion Week is all about the clothing but this event also stages imaginative designs and craftsmanship of statement jewellery and accessory designers from the UK and international shores.
Statement jewellery
Designs saw a mixture of genre, style and environmental inspirations and brought a sense of individuality to the table. Pieces divided opinion with spectacular and quirky inventiveness whilst showing off British talent at its best. Distinctive jewellery designers at London Fashion Week included:
V Jewellery
This inspirational jewellery designer bridges the gap between throwaway styles and fine design. Jewellery designer Laura Vann has created a stunning collection with classic design yet hints of modern influence with an affordable price tag. The sterling silver styles pair beautifully with semi-precious gemstones giving you great spring/summer pieces that transition perfectly whatever the season.
Ejing Zhang
This fashion week designer’s jewellery showcased a dedication to crafting unique mixed material styles. Each piece offers a beautiful mix of colour and materials with examples of wood, resin and contemporary design. For spring/summer 2017, there are exquisite colour palettes exuding sea blues and subtle gold detailing. The mix of material creates a statement jewellery piece, ideal for day or eveningwear.
Daou
Created by designer Dalia Daou, this stunning spring/summer collection offers fine jewellery perfect for the new season. Taking inspiration from vintage decades, these pieces have been created with reference to light and geometry and offer a regal elegance to any collection. This designer heritage spans times since 1930 and was loved by royalty and many screen starlets including Brigitte Bradot and Grace Kelly.
Halo & Co
If you’re looking for vibrant statement jewellery for the new season, take a look at the spectacular examples from Halo & Co. The collection features bold signature styles with a vintage influence. Colour for the warmer season is an important fixture for summer palettes. Vivacious shades including yellows, royal blue and crisp white showcases a fun and colourful trend to match with summer outfits. These styles also work perfectly with darker evening tones creating a pop of colour against a sleek chic black dress.
Imogen Belfield
Part of the British Fashion Council’s Rock Vault designers, this jewellery creator is hailed as ‘one to watch’ by Vogue. The collection features interesting ‘rockesque’ style design including golden nugget examples and edgy design.
Katrine Kristensen
Statement jewellery and investment pieces are perfect for all seasons. This designer has captured the best of both worlds with delicate pieces showcasing spectacular craftsmanship and innovation. Simple pieces work timelessly for any occasion creating subtle yet standout looks.
Lily Kamper
Spring/summer is a spectacular season for colour and pretty design. This jewellery designer showcased her love of unusual material with a touch of luxury at London Fashion Week. Colourful gems including sapphires and emeralds make these tiny yet statement pieces pop with vibrancy. If you’re on a budget and can’t quite stretch to these fine jeweelery examples, hunt for vintage alternatives to add colour to your collection.
There are many ways to style your statement jewellery pieces and the key trends for spring/summer offer the perfect complement to stand out pieces. Take a look at some of the top trends to match fashionable jewellery this coming season.
Statement jewellery – Boho chic jewellery
Festival season is the perfect time to get our your 70s inspired bohemian looks. Spring/summer 2017 is no exception. Daks highlighted perfect pieces to work this look with tasseled pendants and tribal inspired drop earrings.
Statement jewellery – Cutting edge styles
Designer Jasper Conran favoured drop ear jewellery styles for the coming season. Beautifully edgy and colourful examples graced models at recent fashion weeks matching exquisite fashion design.
Statement jewellery – Bigger is better
Recent catwalk shows have displayed a larger than life statement jewellery collection. Vibrant designers such as House of Holland opted for large hooped pieces bringing back a beloved vintage style.
Statement jewellery is typically a stunning and memorable investment purchase for many people and these designer collections are no exception. They have created an awe-inspiring selection of beautiful inventive jewellery that stimulates and motivates others to higher the bar in quality and perfection.
