Cat Jewelry on the Catwalk: A Fashion Month Report@mimo.su

Loewe Fall 2018. Photo Courtesy of TheGuardian.uk
They say the world is divided between dog people and cat people, but among fashion folk cats clearly rule. At least they did during Fashion Month, the four-week cavalcade of Fall 2018 collections just wrapping up after stops in New York, London, Milan and Paris.
Cat jewelry, cat fashions Cheap Van Cleef Clover Bracelet and cats as props in fashion shoots are all the rage. And we don’t mean big cats – as in leopard spots and tiger stripes. No, these are common household kitty-cats…an uncommon fashion trend if there ever was one.
The Cat’s Out of the Bag
Resin Cat Pendants at Loewe
From sweaters woven with cat motifs at Gucci to cat’s-head pendants at Loewe to cat emoji bracelets at Chanel, the feline craze has taken over the catwalk.
First spotted at Stella McCartney’s pre-Fall collection in L.A., it was chronicled in a fashion and jewelry portfolio in Vogue Paris. Next, it moved (on tiny cat’s feet) to Milan, where Gucci picked up the theme.
It all culminated in Paris, where Jonathan Anderson’s eclectic collection for Loewe featured life-size cat’s-head necklaces made of perspex resin.
Cat Dress from Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2018 Lookbook
Women’s Wear Daily said: “With this collection, Anderson proved that modernism and eccentricity make Knockoff Van Cleef Butterfly Bracelet fine bedfellows. Among his quirky accessories was a white cat-shaped minaudière slung from a necklace.”
C is for Cat Jewelry…and Chanel
Does   have a favorite cat? It would have to be the emoji-style bracelet seen at Chanel’s Fall 2018 collection in Paris. Shown with a  leather and fringe outfit festooned with ropes of pearls, the cheeky little cuff is destined to become one of those double-C accessories that everyone who’s anyone collects.
Karl Lagerfeld with Choupette.
Coco Chanel loved cats…as does Chanel Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld; or at least he loves one. Lagerfeld’s pet, Choupette
The cat’s meow.
Shop Spring Designer Jewelry Trends for Under $50
March 20 was the first day of spring…and what better way to celebrate than to buy a new piece of jewelry – or several! To help you get started we’ve identified some of spring’s designer jewelry trends, as seen in your favorite fashion magazines and blogs, and paired them with lookalike pieces for under $50. Happy shopping!
The Chain Link Choker
If you buy only one new piece of jewelry this season, make it a chain link choker. Whether in silver- Replica Van Cleef & Arpels Rings or gold-tone metal, this classic style works effortlessly with everything you own. Dubbed “industrial chic” by one editor we know, the look was big at the Alexander Wang Spring 2018 collection. Notice the I.D. bracelet-type tag and the chunky links; we found a dead ringer on eBay for under $20.
The Fringed Earring
First introduced at Oscar de la Renta last September, the folkloric fringed earring inspired a bestselling pair at BaubleBar. It’s no secret that the fringe binge will be with us for a while: here’s a way to make a modest investment in this trend. Nolita Drop Earrings (above right) in Pantone Colors of the Year Pink Quartz or Serenity Blue, $38.
The Disco Disc
From statement Fake Van Cleef Alhambra Ring earrings at Isabel Marant to swinging pendants at Givenchy, the shape of the season is the definitely the disc. It almost doesn’t matter what material it’s made of, this vaguely ‘70s style works to update any springtime outfit. Check out the Monogrammed Initial Gold-Tone Pendant, $45
Spring Jewelry Wardrobe Tips
Even before you begin your spring shopping, there are tricks of the trade that can help you step up your style. Here are two jewelry wardrobe tips that will cost you nothing; both involve wearing pieces you already own in new ways.
Necklaces on Scarves
Printed silk Cheap Van Cleef Clover Ring scarves are bigger than ever this season – another throwback look from the 1970s.Tie one at your throat and add a choker or strand of pearls on top, as seen at the Maison Margiela and Christian Dior collections.
Bracelets with Sneakers
The white-sneakers-with-everything trend ruled the runways for spring, but Calvin Klein took it to another level. His chunky gold links amped up the traditional ankle bracelet. Try it with one of your bracelets and see!