First, it was mesh, tassels, fringe, lace and latticework with details of ruffles and feminine flourishes that swayed with the body. The fluid forms, borrowed from the movement and elements of the haute couture and ready-to-wear runways, showed up in jewelry for several seasons. Fabric evoked tactile styles of bib mesh necklaces, modern sautoirs and earrings with tassels and fringe. At the same time, floral and delicate petit point embroidery, which showed as the tops of see-through gowns at awards shows, was spun into golden chandelier earrings and drapey necklaces.
The trend towards fabric-inspired jewelry continues and has evolved into more structured pieces—similar to those we saw in the
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