Forgotten accessories
Published in the magazine Ieva, 2024 No. 5-6 (30)
In 2024, the best-selling accessories sector globally will be watches and
jewelry, and their sales are expected to grow over the next five years. Although
The list of accessories is long, yet only a few of them are usually chosen for everyday use.
A ring, often a wedding ring, a small chain, and earrings are the must-haves for most women.
jewelry set. Meanwhile, in the cinema and on social networks, we see extremely bright,
abundant, extravagant accessories, which are often practically considered inappropriate
everyday. Is there really such a gap between cinema and everyday life? Maybe it is possible to learn from cinema
and learn how to match accessories from Instagram muses?
Inspiration in cinema
When most people think of fashion dictators from the world of cinema, the first thing that comes to mind is probably
is coming Sarah Jessica Parker since 1998 embodied Carrie (Carrie Bradshaw) . This
serial Sex and the City ( Sex and the City ), its current sequel And Just... ( And Just...
Like that …) the main character popularized both certain clothes (tutu skirt,
asymmetrical dress with newspaper print, wedding dress by Vera Wang), both
accessories. In fact, it was Carrie's character that made her famous all over the world.
personalized pendants – in the current fashion context, such an accessory looks
an unremarkable and ordinary, but late 1980s pendant with
There was news on Carrie's behalf. Manolo Blahnik high heels, a blue pair with a shiny
decorative detail in the first Sex and the City film becomes extremely significant because
it is they who determine the reconciliation between Carrie and Mr. Big, and later the wedding shoes,
in the minds of many fashion lovers inseparable from the character who wore them. And, of course,
Fendi baguette handbag, which is still one of the best-selling Fendi fashion house
accessories produced. By the way, it is very interesting to observe how the same accessories were
The characters are in their thirties, and now almost in their sixties.
What can we learn from Carrie's character? One colorful accessory that becomes
the axis of the whole image – like the aforementioned ink blue shoes with a white suit. Such
examples abound: a black wide belt with buckles, which enlivens more than one of Kerry's
dress, an impressively large flower is pinned to a monochrome dress, shiny with purple scales
a covered baguette-style handbag worn with a delicate long jacket.
New Ker is often called Lily Collins character being created Emilia in Paris
( Emily in Paris ). Emily's character is even bolder than Carrie in terms of wearing accessories.
Although the series received much criticism after its first two seasons for its portrayal of
French style, does not resemble true French elegance, fashion enthusiasts are increasingly
warmly welcomes the bold combinations of the new season. It was Emilia's character who popularized the already
forgotten or underappreciated accessories: from an Eiffel Tower key chain to
a mobile phone case that imitates a camera, fisherman's hats, berets or hair
ribbons. In the last season, one of the most striking accessories of Emilia's character is a tie. Both plain and patterned ties are combined with romantic
blouses or classic jackets are the most eye-catching trend of the fourth season
Emilia's accessory.
But Emilia in Paris the phenomenon encompasses much more than just the main characters
bright combinations of clothes and rich accessories are no less important and attractive than other
characters' images. It is interesting that each character has charismatic traits that are only associated with her.
accessories: Mindė usually wears giant platforms, from Kamilė's accessories
The sunglasses stand out with their extremely thick frames, Silvija with its large buttons and deep slits.
fan
What can we learn from the characters in Emilia in Paris? With every season, no matter what
The brighter the accessories chosen for the characters in the series, the more organic they look, because
The clothing details gradually became a natural part of the characters, reinforcing their origins and
The importance of personality. One of the best pieces of advice we can glean from the characters' portrayals:
ties, headwear, fun or elegant handbags - these are charismatic
details that reflect the worldview and aesthetics of a particular character. Such accessories
don't have to conform to seasonal trends or expectations of what a woman should wear - their purpose is to emphasize
uniqueness.
Muses in the press and social media
If the world of cinema seems a bit distant from everyday life, you can look for inspiration
in real life. Entrepreneur and interior designer Iris Apfel , self-proclaimed
the world's oldest teenager, became a fashion icon at the age of ninety. She herself
The most important rule of I. Apfel, if it can be said that she followed any rules at all,
was, – more is more, less is boring . In the last decade, the most famous Iris
collaborations with H&M and Mac received a lot of attention and popularity. Yellow and
electric suits, pea-patterned jewelry, colorful moccasins with the same pea pattern –
H&M and I. Apfel's collection with was extremely successful. As were the transparent red lipsticks and
nail polish creation Mac .
Huge or long, even knee-length necklaces, feathers, extra-wide bracelets – these
accessories were an integral part of Iris's personality. And to the comments about the eye-catching
details and abundance of colors, I. Apfel would answer: when you don't dress like everyone else, you don't have to
to think like everyone else.
What can we learn from Iris Apfel? Start dressing for yourself, not for what is expected of you.
those around me, it's never too late. In her memoirs, I. Apfel says that only from
in their forties, they started dressing for themselves and experimenting. Style and individuality have no
century - this was the message Iris left to the world. Until the end of her life, the designer spoke
about being inspired by life itself, and that the true purpose of the fashion industry is
to help reveal everyone's authenticity.
Another trump card of this bright and courageous woman, who eventually became associated with the whole world
It was with her that we saw large round frames of glasses. In commemoration of I. Apfel's 100th anniversary, there was
A collection of 100 models of glasses was introduced: extremely massive, round, colored, textured
– the ones Iris herself loved the most. One particular favorite accessory can
become the most telling detail.
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama ( Michelle Obama ) in a documentary series
about herself, based on her biography, she claims to have realized that although it no
Honestly, fashion determines how a woman is seen , so she had to change her image.
Michelle Obama had to become a symbol of elegance, and that helps her achieve this to this day.
stylist Meredith Koop. It was she who showed Obama the pendant with the clear message VOTE,
which, to the stylist's own surprise, the former first lady chose to wear in 2020.
at the Democratic convention. But the different image of the US President's wife is not only due to her stylist
merit. Ms. Obama made history as the first lady of the country to wear classic-cut dresses
often adorned with extremely massive brooches. Even a completely classic pearl necklace, M. Obama
Sew differently – usually in two rows.
Colors have also always been Obama's allies and are usually very deliberate.
when she appeared in public. In 2018, when she presented her book My story wore
bright yellow Balenciaga dress and shiny boots - the former First Lady of the United States
She had never worn such an eye-catching outfit in public before, and it matched perfectly.
The book sends a message of self-confidence, optimism, and energy.
a woman.
As the world largely forgets the pandemic year, sales figures for 2024 show
the trend not only to decorate more and more, but also to find ways to emphasize each person's uniqueness
through accessories, their choices and the way they are worn. Here, in Spain, where it is culturally customary
accessories abound, with handbag sales estimated to have risen 15% this year
percent, jewelry and costume jewelry – 12 percent, and sunglasses, party and
sales of scarves, belts and watches. All of the above accessories are called in Spanish as
the most charismatic, reflecting personality. So it's time to attract the bravest of our
selections from the jewelry box.