Bulky and bold aren’t usually the words that spring to mind when thinking of jewellery. In the past accessories have been characterised by their light and dainty nature, but this spring our favourite designers have cultivated collections featuring bold jewellery, destined to take any outfit from drab to fab. From Moschino’s chunky belly chains to Schiaparelli’s oversized earrings, designers are of the consensus that bigger means better when it comes to spring accessorising.
Fresh from the SS22 runways, here are Voir’s favourite accessory trends to recreate this spring.
Bicep Bracelets
This spring sees the revival of bicep bracelets. On the runways of Fendi to Blumarine, model’s arms were adorned with sturdy bands of gold and silver. Popular in the early 2000s, the bands were worn on the arms of Y2K icons like Nicole Kidman.
Recently the accessory has become popular in the celebrity sphere with pop culture icons like Dua Lipa posing for Instagram in the nostalgic accessory piece.
The trend comes right on time for lighter spring dressing; it can be styled with arm revealing crop tops, and makes the perfect beach accessory to complement your spring vacay bikini.
Oversized
This spring, dainty is out. Bold earrings, necklaces, and anklets dominated the runways of AZ Factory and Moschino. The trend featured monochromatic chunky necklace looks and multicoloured earring ensembles.
The label that won this trend was Schiaparelli. The French Fashion House’s recent Haute Couture show featured heavy, space shuttle-shaped earrings and chunky gold neckwear.
Designers style this trend with minimal evening wear like a little black dress; allowing your accessories to do the talking.
Gloves
A leather essential for the mild spring chill; SS22 runways saw long opera gloves traded for tiny leather gloves in pastel shades. Moschino chose to style this trend by coordinating their pastel peach and mint glove shades with the model’s purses.
In a more classic twist on the trend, Valentino’s ‘Anatomy of Couture’ show used black gloves to complement black stockings; a stylish and inventive twist on the old money look.
Hand-held Handbags
You’ve heard of a handbag, but this season hand-held bags are the trend taking the runways by storm. Reminiscent of the nostalgic Y2K clutch, models on the runway of Versace were seen holding their neon green bags by hand.
Inventively, cherry-shaped bags by Undercover even incorporated finger holes for a comfortable, but stylish, clutch.
Zara Minimal Tote Bag
Rhinestone Boots
While traditionally crafted with leather, this spring designers have added a touch of glamour to the cowboy boot. Vivienne Westwood’s recent show presented dazzling sage and silver boots drenched in rhinestones. The brand styled the innovative trend with knee-length skirts and dresses.
Zara Glitter Ankle Boots
Corset Belts
Last season, the popularity of Netflix’s period drama Bridgerton re-introduced renaissance inspired corsets into our daily fits’. This spring, designers like Aliai are bringing an air of modernity to the trend by cultivating corsets in contemporary hues of cherry red and cropping the corset down to below the breast.
The runway isn’t the only place the accessory trend took off, with influencers like Amina Muaddi showcasing the oversized belt to her followers while attending Alaia’s Parisian Haute Couture show.
Belly Chains
The iconic Y2K accessory stomach chains make a return this spring. On the runways of Moschino and Chanel, belly chains pulled together the brand’s iconic skirt suits and 90s attire.
While Chanel’s Creative Director, Virginie Viard, kept to traditional dainty chains, Moschino reinvented the accessory using pastel pink plastic to wrap around the waist of models like Gigi Hadid.
Words By Olivia Booth
Photo Credit: Alessandro Lucioni
