The year of the sequins may be in full swing, but there was another embellishment that we couldn’t keep our eyes off of during fashion week: Pearl beading. Perfect for setting off a delicate design or adding a serious dose of bling to embroidered pieces, this detail dominated several runway shows. Take Balmain’s fall 2012 ready-to-wear collection, which showed during Paris Fashion Week. In addition to the multitude of intricately beaded jackets, suits, and dresses, all of which oozed opulence, model-of-the-moment Karlie Kloss made her usual head-turning appearance in a to-die-for pair of velvet pants dotted in thousands of pearls and crystal. The complex look was casually paired with a cream crew-neck sweater.
Balmain wasn’t the only big name to try out this trend. Valentino added some subtle pearl beading to its folk-inspired collection, and Dolce & Gabbana used it for a characteristically luxurious effect on their dresses. You don't have to wait for this runway must-have to hit retail stores. Snag a sparking pearl bead skirt from
Top Shop, available in both yellow and silver, or keep it classy with a
darling embellished pearl cardigan or a ladylike
bead and faux pearl-embellished crepe top from Miu Miu.
Text Kara Solarz
Image Zimbio.com
