Tuesday 12 July 2011

Trendalicious...bracelet overload

It started last winter with a few jewellery designers turning their hands to simpler designs using inexpensive materials like leather and silk to create their bracelet designs. This was a genius way of letting us all feel like we're still byuing designer pieces without having to invest in seriously pricey gold. Essentially designer friendship bracelets became the new Chanel lipstick.
But this trend has seriously blown up for summer and already I have a tonne of leather wrap and encrusted fabric bracelets stacked along my left arm. These beauties fall into three categories; I am quite happy to dabble in them all depending on my mood, and more importantly, my proximity to reaching my overdraft limit.

The first group we love are leather wrap bracelets, with Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs leading the way and Next doing a beautiful high street version.



Top Row: Marc by Marc Jacobs £75, Ralph Lauren Black Label £175, Balenciaga £125
2nd Row: Next £10, M&S £16, Kitson £25
3rd Row: DKNY £45, Vita Fede @ Austique £175, Reiss £35
Bottom Row: £190 Alexander McQueen

Next up are the designer dainties. EC One has an incredible selection from really talented up-and-coming jewellery designers, but you won't get off lightly price-wise with this lot. The majority are made from gold and silver so are very deserving of their higher price points.

Top Row: Mitos £106 EC One + Corinne Hamak Unity Bangle £327
2nd Row: Helene Turbe £129 + Mirri Damer £192
3rd Row: Lindsay Pearson £81 + EC One workshop £195
Bottom Row: Selim Mouzannar £502


Finally, come the sturdy stackers. These are mostly cotton and metal little numbers and can be worn with just one or two with a watch (I do this with my Dower and Hall and Links ones) or as a huge bundle dominating your forearm. They're colourful and fun, and way more affordable than splashing the cash on 18ct gold!



Top Row: George @ Asda £4, Internacionale £3.99
Bottom Row: Lipsy £10, Chan Luu £210



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