From conventional to cool! They were one of Jackie O's signature pieces, and now male stars like Harry Styles are accessorizing with pearl necklaces
- Jackie Kennedy once said, 'Pearls are always appropriate'
- While pearls were a signature accessory of the former First Lady , the gems lost their cool factor with the style set over the years
- High-end designers like Dolce & Gabbana and Prabal Gurung featured pearls in clothing and accessories on their fall 2019 runways
- Fearless male stars like Harry Styles and Billy Porter have stepped out in pearl necklaces recently
- Mckenzie Liautaud has been the jeweler of choice for pearls
Jackie Kennedy once said, 'Pearls are always appropriate.'
In the 1960's the former first lady frequently wore a triple strand necklace featuring 129 European glass faux pearls hand-knotted on silk cords.
Unfortunately, overtime, pearls lost their appeal with the style set, earning a conventional and old fashioned reputation.
Fast forward to 2019 and men like Harry Styles and Billy Porter are accessorizing with the retro bauble.
Statement maker: Harry Styles was seen leaving BBC Radio One on Wednesday December 18 wearing a t-shirt and a strand of pearls
Always appropriate: In the 1960's the former first lady frequently wore a triple strand necklace featuring 129 European glass faux pearls hand-knotted on silk cords
Harry Styles was seen leaving BBC Radio One on Wednesday December 18 wearing a t-shirt he collaborated on with Gucci designer Alessandro Michele.
The limited-edition t-shirt was made with an eco-conscious material and a portion of proceeds go to the Global Fund For Women.
It was loosely tucked into a pair of high-waisted brown trousers and topped with a creme and navy plaid jacket.
The 'Sign Of The Times' singer completed his eclectic look with white sneakers and a strand of pearls. Leave it to Harry to effortlessly rock an accessory traditionally worn my women.
Head to toe: the t-shirt t-shirt he collaborated on with Gucci designer Alessandro Michele was loosely tucked into a pair of high-waisted brown trousers and topped with a creme and navy plaid jacket
When it comes to pearl jewelry, many male celebs turn to New York-based jeweler Mckenzie Liautaud.
Mckenzie's creations are not your grandmother's pearls.
Broadway star Billy Porter has been known to slay the red carpet and this time he did it at the 'Like A Boss' Photo Call at the Whitby Hotel on December 14.
His colorfully printed ensemble was made complete with a Mckenzie Liautaud Jewelry pearl necklace and burgundy top hat.
Accessories are everything: Billy Porter's colorfully printed ensemble was made complete with a Mckenzie Liautaud Jewelry pearl necklace and burgundy top hat
Killing it: He has been known to slay the red carpet and this time he did it at the 'Like A Boss' Photo Call at the Whitby Hotel on December 14
A piece of flash: Empire star Jeremy L. Carver attended the 'Captain Marvel' screening in March looking sharp
Well dressed man: Jeremy wore a suit and pearl drop necklace by Mckenzie Liautaud
Empire star Jeremy L. Carver attended the 'Captain Marvel' screening in March looking sharp.
The 42-year old actor offset the formality of his blue two-piece suit with a white t-shirt and added edge with a silver necklace featuring a single pearl drop by Mckenzie Liautaud.
Last December, fashion designer and milliner, Ugo Mozie, attended the 2019 GQ Men Of The Year at The West Hollywood Edition wearing the same bauble by the label.
Layers: Last December, fashion designer and milliner, Ugo Mozie, attended the 2019 GQ Men Of The Year at The West Hollywood Edition wearing the same bauble
On the pulse: Having an affinity for pearls, Jay Z's protégé, Young Paris, turned to McKenzie for a couture piece
Having an affinity for pearls, Jay Z's protégé, Young Paris, turned to McKenzie for a couture piece to add to his existing stack.
The jeweler accented a strand of traditional pearls with gold African beads for the rapper who is often seen in full face white tribal makeup.
Stylist to the stars and TV personality, Robert Verde, has also been spotted on countless red carpets donning Mckenzie Liautaud pieces.
One of a kind: The jeweler accented a strand of traditional pearls with gold African beads for the rapper who is often seen in full face white tribal makeup
VIP: Stylist to the stars and TV personality, Robert Verde, has also been spotted on countless red carpets donning Mckenzie Liautaud pieces
It's not a huge surprise that fearlessly stylish men have taken a liking to pearls.
For several seasons, the women's runways have been practically awash in clothing and accessories featuring the gems.
Prabal Gurung sent models like Bella Hadid down his fall 2018 catwalk in pearl ear cuffs featuring oversize and cascading pearls, and used dramatic pearl earrings in his 2019 collection, as well.
At Erdem, a model wore a silver dress with hanging pearls, while pearl embellished handbags were all the rage at Emilia Wickstead.
Dolce & Gabbana took the look one step further, incorporating oversize headbands and jewelry with the gem into their fall 2019 collection.
Statement pieces: Prabal Gurung sent models like Bella Hadid down his fall 2018 catwalk in pearl ear cuffs featuring oversize and cascading pearls
Bigger is better: Dolce & Gabbana took the look one step further, incorporating oversize headbands and jewelry with the gem into their fall 2019 collection
Wow: Dramatic pearl earrings were included in Prabal Gurung's 2019 runway collection, as well
The gem of choice: At Erdem, a model wore a silver dress with hanging pearls, while pearl embellished handbags were all the rage at Emilia Wickstead
