Stsymbolic, conspicuous, sometimes mysterious. The padlock necklace is the latest craze in terms of jewellery: from a mainstream pendant to a detail with a brilliant personality, thanks to the Fall-Winter 2022/2023 fashion shows that make it the absolute protagonist. A small statement of style that gets noticed, and becomes look key.
The padlock necklace by Chloé FW22/23 (Photo: Imaxtree).
Where did we see it
Pledge of love to tie to bridges. But also one of the most popular pendants ever in bijoux and jewelery collections. The padlock, whether cheap or precious, is one of those timeless pendants that is always a pleasure to receive and to give away. To seal a feeling, sure, but this season also the outfit: several designers have dusted off the iconic emblem, bringing it directly to the catwalk.
Among these, Gabriela Hearst who for Chloé he transformed the necklace padlocks in a glamorous accessory: thanks to the contemporary style, a golden palladium brass chain with wide and thick links to whose center is tied a showy heart-shaped lock. Reference, revisited, to the symbol of the Maison that has always been the protagonist of the It Bag, which now becomes central in the necklace Nikiedestined to end up in the long list of brilliant must-haves of the season. Small safety studs and perforated details make the medallion unique, equipped with a button on the side to unlock the upper hook and thus allow it to be opened. A piece destined to become cultto be kept at all times.
The padlock necklace by Chloé FW22/23 (Photo: Imaxtree).
A amulet which combines two symbols of classic jewellery, the heart and the lock, in a sophisticated way. And it stands out on the catwalk
How to combine the padlock necklace in Autumn-Winter 2022/2023
How to make the padlock necklace protagonist in the look? To validate the Fall-Winter 2022/2023 ensembles, you must create a contrasting outfits that goes perfectly with the accessory. First of all, the massive jewel must stand out on the bare neck or, for the most sensitive to the cold, a wolf cub; secondly, the juxtaposition with knitwear and garments fluffy and enveloping is particularly sought after. The long and soft gilet, which mimics the fleece of a ram, is the ideal complement to experiment with in combination. Instead of further precious frills, a belt at the waist with a buckle that recalls the metallic cue.
The look with the padlock necklace by Chloé FW22/23 (Photo: Imaxtree).
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