Pearl glam
Curated by Nina Tucker
Get in the spirit of the show you’re going to watch, so says the New Zealand Opera of the what-to-wear dilemma. Pearls traverse beyond the opera house to daily dressing, don’t be afraid to live vicariously through Coco Chanel’s famous saying: “A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls.” Here, my favourite pearl-inspired pieces, and styling inspiration from a handful of iconic ladies who wore it best. Go on, the world (of fashion and opera) is your oyster.
STYLE LIKE…
Princess Diana: Take inspiration from Lady Di’s signature pearl and sapphire choker (most famously worn with her ‘Revenge Dress’). The Princess commissioned the original brooch into a necklace with seven strands of pearls.
Audrey Hepburn: Rarely seen without her pearls, Audrey used the unique gemstone to complement her minimalistic style. You can never go wrong with a Breakfast at Tiffany’s-style five-strand pearl necklace and little black dress.
Marilyn Monroe: The American icon introduced her own way of styling a long pearl necklace, wrapping the string around a silk scarf.
Grace Kelly: Wear a pearl necklace close to the neckline with a matching pair of pearl earrings to channel the movie star-turned-princess.
