SS17 HOT RIGHT NOW

Just as studded belts at Burberry cinched waists and added a utilitarian edge to outfits that were otherwise romantic and opulent, so too can the right jewellery. Bring the frills and pussy bows of the season back down to earth with undulating, geometric silver rings and stacking bangles with an industrial edge.

Our love affair with celestial iconography is as endless as deep space itself, and the star once again took centre stage on this season’s runways. At Christian Dior, slim black chokers adorned with single off-centre gold stars complemented those on cheeks and eyes, as the make-up team applied tiny constellations to models’ faces. And at Ellie Saab, where the entire runway show was dedicated to the star motif, its new-season prints were matched with star-studded cascading rings, wide chain cuffs and chokers, and asymmetric earrings.

Our obsession with exotic jungle prints looks set to continue this season. Graham & Brown’s iconic Honolulu Palm wallpaper remains listed among its bestsellers, while Valentino’s Resort 2017 collection was a colourful explosion of banana leaves, tropical flowers, pineapples and parrots (so too were Chanel’s and Marc Jacobs’). Bring a more wearable touch of the tropics to any outfit with jewels inspired by bamboo.

Sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy celebrated 10 years of their Rodarte brand by creating a SS17 collection defined by this season’s key trend – layering. Lacy frills were applied on top of one another to create elegant dresses cut both above and below the knee, while bare arms were adorned with stacks of bracelets all the way to the elbow. Capture the exuberance of the layering trend with a brilliant stack of dainty diamond bracelets.

This season, it is all about the details: the cuffs edged with strips of faux pearls at Gucci, the tasselled high necklines at Dries van Noten. Embellishment is everything. Add some interest to simple, feminine jewellery motifs by opting for gold or silver that has been accented with tiny orbs to create a beaded edge.

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has shown us that the humble dot can offer infinite creative possibilities, and the Resort 2017 collections would agree. Calvin Klein played with dots both oversized and minute in a monochromatic colour scheme, while Zac Posen created a graphic, 3D-effect polka print in bold pinks, oranges and purples. Celebrate the circle and its symbolism of endless possibilities with jewels that are dotty about dots.

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From the sporty chic of Chopard’s new Happy Ocean to the elegant majesty of the Millenary from Audemars Piguet, there’s plenty to get excited about with this selection of new-season watches.

This season, it is all about the details: the cuffs edged with strips of faux pearls at Gucci, the tasselled high necklines at Dries van Noten. Embellishment is everything. Add some interest to simple, feminine jewellery motifs by opting for gold or silver that has been accented with tiny orbs to create a beaded edge.