Karen Walker‘s Runaway Girl receives a pearlescent update
We can always count on Karen Walker Jewellery to create a modern moment out of a nostalgic item, and the brand’s latest collection Girl With A Pearl is no exception. These new pieces will become instant classics for Karen Walker loyalists, incorporating the iconic Runaway Girl symbol whose many iterations have been worn and cherished for two decades.
A nod to the long-tailed quiet luxury trend still dominating our wardrobes and driving our purchasing decisions, the whimsical yet sophisticated collection expertly straddles the current/classic categorisation, with each piece an easily justifiable addition to your accessories repertoire.
Pearls have never been far from the forefront of the ever-evolving trend cycle. First adorning the clothes and accessories of European royalty, they went on to enjoy significant time in the spotlight throughout the mid-20th century, associated with influential celebrities and fashion favourites such as Audrey Hepburn and Jacqui Kennedy, most often at the hands of the godmother of pearls, Coco Chanel. Now, it-girls including Sofia Richie and Kylie Jenner are sporting gobstopper-sized pearls poolside, paired with neon bikinis and (probably) multiple cellphones. Perhaps not so much ‘quiet’ luxury, but luxury nonetheless.
A fun fusion of old and new that speaks to the enduring popularity of the pearl, Karen Walker Jewellery’s 15-piece collection showcases signature styles such as the beloved Runaway Girl necklaces, bracelets and earrings, embellished with freshwater pearls – including a lustrous, white pearl bindle upgrade for the Runaway Girl herself. Elsewhere, the Girl With All the Pearls and Chain bracelet allows the look of jewellery stacking without the hassle, dismantling the myth that pearls are fussy and making a case for their functionality.
Silver, gold or rose gold? Take your pick. And if you simply can’t get on board with pearls, consider the Runaway Girl Thread earrings available in all three metals as a more subtle way to continue on your quiet luxury journey.
The Girl With a Pearl collection is available now in all Karen Walker stores, on karenwalker.com and in select boutiques, department stores, and jewellers.
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