Make pearls the ultimate fashion statement of the season

Pearls have always carried an air of timeless elegance. Something you’d imagine on Audrey Hepburn’s neck from her famous Breakfast at Tiffany's poster, or sitting carefully in your grandmother’s velvet-lined box. But in 2025, pearls are rewriting their story. No longer reserved for high teas and heritage heirlooms, they’re stepping boldly into everyday wardrobes, proving they can be as edgy as they are classic.

What's special about pearls is the double nature they possess—soft but strong, elegant but bold. They can transform the humblest look and yet remain unbothered. And perhaps that's exactly why they mean so much today: at a moment when fashion is all about redefining the rules, pearls have emerged as the ultimate icon of tradition clashing with present-day rebellion.

Although it has always been present on the radar, celebrities may have had a hand in its recent rise in popularity. 

1. Deepika Padukone at the Cannes Film Festival 2022, in a custom Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla creation

2. Sonam Kapoor in a big pearl moment at the MAMI Awards 2023

3. Shanaya Kapoor in a pearl saree by Manish Malhotra

4. Alia Bhatt for the promotion of Poacher in London, dressed in a velvet saree by Sabyasachi and layered with strings of pearls

5. Jahnvi Kapoor redefining modern style for her Cannes Film Festival 2025 debut 

Finding ways to make pearls your ultimate style statement? These fashion essentials are your solution. 

BAGS:

1. Rosantica Classic Mini Holli Bag for ₨ 88,952

2. Cult Gaia Eos Box Clutch for Rs 32,999

3. Aanchal Sayal Ines Ivory Potli for Rs 10,500

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FOOTWEAR:

1. Aarohi Off-White Vegan Jutti for Rs 4,455

2. JIimmy Choo Sacora 85 Shimmer Suede Sandals with Pearl Embellishment for Rs 56,000

JEWELLERY:

1. Lele Sadoughi Jackie Pearl Triple Row Choker for Rs 28,099

2. Anaash Pearl Kaan Chain for Rs 6,000

HAIR ACCESSORIES:

1. Rose Crystal & Pearl Hair Bun Accessory with Pearl Hangings for Rs 5,000

CLOTHING:

1. Ash Pink Chandelier Pearl Drop Saree Set for Rs 119,500

2. Lesley Pearl Halter Neck Top for Rs 4,491

Text by Tanisha Sawhney

Edited by Sabrina Mathews

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