Trends come and go, and while they seem to start at random, it’s really not the case. You see them everywhere, perhaps in small quantities, before they blow up–and then they’re everywhere. Marketing, of course, has a lot to do with it, but so does influence.
In the case of colors, there’s the revered Pantone Color Institute that defines the color of the year every year. As for accessories, you have big names to thank for that, and the media to turn to for the latest trends.
Given this, it makes sense why pearl and purple will be the latest combination to dominate this year. Here are some reasons:
- Pearls are timeless – Pearls will never go out of style because they are one of the most coveted pieces of jewelry. They symbolize the eternal pursuit of refinement, and you can see pearls displayed in media to ascribe wealth to the wearer.
- Pearls and purple look fun – Fun is what everyone needs in their life after two years of the pandemic. People want to experiment with the options they didn’t think would look great on them pre-pandemic, and they have their backyard (or room) as their playground while they gather the confidence to try these new combinations.
- Purple (and periwinkle) will be all the rage – This is just to be expected from the color of the year, but in the case of purple, we might also see some throwback references to iconic characters known for dressing in one color from head to toe. Purple is the kind of color that takes courage, making it a choice for the bold and daring.
- Feminine is in – From flowy flowery dresses to dress suits, feminine is in not just for casual outfits but also for more formal affairs. And what could be more feminine than a pure pearl necklace and a periwinkle or purple outfit?
The combination might be everywhere, but it doesn’t mean you can’t show your unique self while following trends. Wear pearls and purple in your own way this 2022.