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For a while now, we’ve been working towards a more open approach to men’s jewellery, so if it takes a few weeks of binge-watching induced personal reflection – we’re all here for it.
In our minds it’s one of the few positive topics in recent months to be officially ‘trending’ on Twitter. But labelling it a trend would be an understatement. Lead actor Paul Mescal plays Connell Waldron in Normal People, the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel of the same name. Both Mescal and his co-star, Daisy Edgar-Jones, have gained huge recognition for their performances, having previously received little screen-time. The show has captivated viewers worldwide, which follows a young couple in a romance from high school through university. Die estetika daarvan is ongeëwenaard, maar daar is een onwaarskynlike detail wat almal se aandag getrek het..
Ons dink die skou se kostuumontwerper verdien 'n verhoging #connellschain. Mescal se Connell Waldron dra 'n dun silwer ketting regdeur die reeks, en dit was die onderwerp van bewondering om die minste te sê ... steel amper die show.
"Die skoonheid van Connell se ketting is in sy beskeidenheid. Dit is minimalistiese bykomstighede op sy doeltreffendste.”
Artikels het rondom die ketting begin sirkuleer. My ma het my in 'n Instagram-plasing gemerk, wys vriendelik daarop dat sy 'n paar jaar gelede vir my 'n soortgelyke ketting gekoop het wat ek selde afhaal. So, ons het geweet ons moet dit op een of ander manier bedek.
While the hype surrounding the piece from all parties has elevated it to a near-mythic status, the beauty of Connell’s chain is in its modesty. This is minimalist accessorising at its most effective. As seen in our top picks for men’s jewellery guide, less is most often more. Over-accessorising is the easiest way to go wrong with jewellery.
It’s a thin silver chain. What makes it so great, dan? Put, here’s why.
Eerstens, we doubt it would’ve attracted so much attention had it only appeared in one or two episodes. It’s there throughout. Effortless, tydloos, powerful…these are just a few words that come to mind. The chain is slight meaning it’s subtle, not too much of a statement, and versatile – ideal for everyday wear. It sits a bit closer to the neckline than most, just above the collarbones but not so much as to appear like a choker. This shorter chain is great for softening the angles of the face. It also means it’s more visible, peeking just over a deeper necked t shirt or unbuttoned shirt, drawing the eyes to the neck. A necklace is the best way to ease into the jewellery game because (bar the traditional wedding ring and watch), it’s the most commonly worn.
Here’s our pick:
Our take on Connell’s iconic silver chain
If you don’t feel comfortable with a shorter chain that’s more visible, you can always opt for a longer chain that’s easily tucked under your t-shirt for a more casual look. Silver chains like this deserve so much more recognition because they upgrade any outfit with so little thought, match any outfit, and make a plain white t-shirt and those trusty old jeans a look.
Connell’s chain straddles the line between traditional masculinity and femininity, and in doing so it reminds you that that line doesn’t really exist, and that rules are meant to be broken, anyway. All of our jewellery can be worn by anyone, because defining what constitutes male and female jewellery is becoming an increasingly pointless task anyway.
If you’re worried you’ll be joining a legion of similarly-minded, new silver-chain-wearers in the coming weeks, switching up to a gold plated necklace is a great alternative. Gold also works equally as well with neutral colours, making it just as versatile.
This gold plated sterling silver St Christopher medal is perfect for an individual look
Paul Mescal self het onlangs 'n reeks foto's geplaas wat 'n ander halssnoer modelleer, terg aanhangers van sy karakter se ketting.
Die ketting het 'n klein hangertjie, geheg aan 'n bekende styl van silwer ketting, bewys dat die akteur weet hoe om dit te verander wanneer hy 'n meer persoonlike smaak wil uitdruk. Ons het 'n wye reeks St Christopher en hanger halssnoere, sodat jy jou individuele benadering van die bykomstigheid kan vind (dunner kettingkettings is perfek om verskillende hangertjies by te voeg – enigiets wat te swaar is, kan die hangertjie oorweldig).
All of our jewellery can be worn by anyone, because defining what constitutes male and female jewellery is becoming an increasingly pointless task anyway
Terwyl die karakters se klerekaste die vertoning se 2000-iets-omgewing weerspieël, die halssnoer vind duidelik steeds aanklank by dié in die modewêreld vandag. Wat te sê, dit sou in die 90's met style gewerk het, die 80's en verder.
Dit is 'n cliché maar, waar mode tydelik is, styl is permanent.
