After seasons of maximalist layering that leaned instinctive and chaotic, what began as an instinctive pile-on of pendants—lucky charms, heirlooms, impulse buys—has evolved into something far more intentional. Defined by balance and intention, mixed metals are controlled, chain lengths are precisely staggered, and every charm serves a purpose, whether sentimental, symbolic or stylistic.
This shift mirrors a wider fashion mood—one that values personal meaning over excess, and quiet confidence over loud statements. In an era where “stealth wealth” and soft power dominate the style conversation, the modern neckmess functions less as decoration and more as identity: a wearable expression of taste, values and cultural fluency.
PHOTOGRAPHY VLADIMIR MARTÍ
CREATIVE DIRECTION MARNE SCHWARTZ
FASHION DIRECTION KIM PAYNE
HAIR JORDAN ROBERTSON
MAKEUP SAFIYAH CASSI
SENIOR PRODUCER STEFF HAWKER
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DREW BROWN
MODEL NYAWICH MARY MEAD JAL/ JEEL MANAGEMENT
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT SCAR SALARIO
LIGHTING ASSISTANT JAYPEE HARDIN
FASHION ASSISTANT ZEBA ALI
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