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5 jewellery maximalists stacking on the bling, from Leandra Medine Cohen to Lori Hirshleifer

STORYAnnie Brown
Both luxury brands and influencers are leading the trend towards maximalism in jewellery. Photo: Handout
Both luxury brands and influencers are leading the trend towards maximalism in jewellery. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

From Chanel to Ralph Lauren, maximalism is back as fashionistas don extra necklaces, armfuls of bracelets and rings on every finger

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel might have suggested looking in the mirror and taking one item off, but right now, especially when it comes to jewellery, the adage seems to be that more is more.
Michael Rider’s debut for Celine in July truly set the mood with layers of chunky gold talismanic charm necklaces and bracelets, and rings on every finger. The shift towards jewellery maximalism could also be found in the statement pendants at the likes of Ralph Lauren and Tory Burch; the stacks of sculptural bangles at Chanel and Lanvin; and the strands and strands of beads at Givenchy. Chandelier earrings, meanwhile, have made a triumphant comeback, spied at the likes of Saint Laurent and Chanel.
Lori Hirshleifer is a jewellery lover nonpareil. Photo: @lorihirshleifer/Instagram
Lori Hirshleifer is a jewellery lover nonpareil. Photo: @lorihirshleifer/Instagram
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The case for jewellery maximalism is certainly being made on social media too, with true magpies such as fashion Substacker Leandra Medine Cohen demonstrating the art of the wrist stack (and the diamond toe ring). Emrys Cousins, founder of vintage jewellery sourcing business Love Well Sourced and the go-to person for finding unique jewellery gifts for friends, says her approach to buying and wearing jewellery is intuitive. “For me, jewellery is fun and uplifting,” she says. “Putting it on readies me for the day and brings me joy.”

In these strange times, the case for embracing joy where you can find it is certainly a compelling one.

Here are five jewellery maximalists making the case for piling it on.

Heleena Trahanas @heleenatrahanas

Heleena Trehanas goes for bold and artful pieces. Photo: Handout
Heleena Trehanas goes for bold and artful pieces. Photo: Handout

Nobody stacks jewellery quite like the co-founder of lifestyle brand Alex and Trahanas, and marketing manager of Australian resin jewellery and homeware label Dinosaur Designs. “Jewellery can really transform and set off an outfit. I’m drawn to the more bold, sculptural, artful pieces. I like having fun with it!” says Trahanas. “I approach it as an art form. I enjoy experimenting with colour, form and materiality.”

Emrys Cousins @lovewellsourced

Emrys Cousins scours the globe for vintage pieces. Photo: Handout
Emrys Cousins scours the globe for vintage pieces. Photo: Handout

Sydney-based vintage jewellery dealer Emrys Cousins sources fine pieces from around the world with a focus on bold, interesting and super-chic treasures. Cousins is the ultimate advocate for her business, layering chunky gold chains and striking cocktail rings. “I have a special penchant for interesting linkage in necklaces. … I love coloured stones, especially as a pendant on a heavy gold chain or on a cocktail ring. I always have a heavily stacked wrist and lots of necklaces,” she says of her approach to adornment.

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