We can say it without much fear of contradiction: Vivienne Westwood’s style does not appear to pay the rather steep price that the rest of us owe to the slow, relentless passing of time.
From clothing to jewellery-including men’s jewellery-Vivienne Westwood’s aesthetic has not merely remained recognisable. It continues to set standards, shape trends and establish points of reference that other brands simply cannot afford to ignore.
The latest men’s jewellery collection offers yet more evidence. There is plenty going on, but never too much. Originality without eccentricity for eccentricity’s sake. Style without becoming precious or overworked.
In other words, Vivienne Westwood heritage has been distilled into every piece of the collection: one that pays its respects to the past while keeping its eyes firmly enough on the future. No unnecessary frills, no theatrical forecasting-just a confident command of a present that, for many brands, remains little more than a distant mirage.
Orbs, crowns and jewellery
At the heart of the fashion house’s emblem lies a traditional orb representing heritage, ringed by the celestial bands of Saturn to symbolise the future.
The result is a collection brimming with ideas for men who have no intention of being confined to jewellery that is safe, predictable or conventional. These are ideas that can be worn, made personal and used to accompany even the boldest looks-or, for that matter, the most classic ones.
Gold, ruthenium and silver finishes offer plenty of scope for indecision, complementing shapes, stones, crystals and light in ways we might never have expected.
After all, Vivienne Westwood owes part of its iconic status to its ability to surprise, captivate and charm even those who are usually reluctant to wear jewellery at all.
Browse, fall in love, then choose
The collection challenges the notion that men’s jewellery should recycle familiar forms.
Risks are taken-plenty of them-but they are the sort that make you rather pleased you went that little bit further once the final result comes together.
There are pendants, single earrings and cufflinks, as well as pearls are reinterpreted for men, celebrating their timeless appeal and echoing Vivienne’s enduring fascination with the elegance of the eighteenth-century Rococo period. The orb regularly interrupts the strand-perhaps otherwise a little too delicate for a brand such as Vivienne Westwood-reminding us that the classics are often precisely where one should be boldest.
There is colour too, and plenty of it. From the pink of the New Diamante Heart Pendant Necklace to the emerald green featured across several pendants, there are options for anyone keen to move beyond the usual grey, silver and gold.
All 196 pieces in the British brand’s current collection can be viewed and examined on the website. Well worth exploring. Falling under their spell is technically optional, though we suspect relatively few will manage to resist.
Men’s jewellery has become an increasingly expressive part of the modern wardrobe, and Vivienne Westwood’s latest collection reflects that evolution.
