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Shoulders also took center stage on runways this season. With a nod back to the shoulder
pads of the 1980s, "shoulders make the suit" (Vogue) in " '80s Baby" looks (Harper's Bazaar).
Shoulders in pantsuits, blazers, and three-piece suits made power plays at Louis Vuitton,
Gucci, and Ferrari, among countless other F/W 2022-23 Couture shows. Bomber jackets
also ruled in street-smart chic styles over lingerie-like gowns at Miu Miu or atop dark denim
sans blouse at LaQuan Smith.
With sleeves a-sloping, bold
accessories are required.
Drop earrings with large
pearls, cocktail rings, and/or
wrist statements (see section
above) perfectly adorn the
look. Given the return of
basic black this season,
consider the dark, alluring
mystery of Tahitian pearls as
an elegant accent. Or for the
more colorful suits,
highlighter hues, and bold
outerwear at Michael Kors,
D&G, Missoni, Oscar de la
Renta and more, consider
adding similar hues from e
Colors collection by Assael
like the bicolor tourmaline
and baby Akoya ring.
Clockwise from Upper Right:
Valentine S/S 2022, Model Wearing Assael Akoya Pearls
in Various Lengths, Virginia Raggi on red carpet at "Soul"
premiere Rome Film Festival (Getty)
Oversized Shoulders
