5 Leather Jewelry Trends 2022 You Will Love
Thinking of the fashion industry without the advent of bold, venturesome leather pieces would be to think of a body without its DNA. In fact, one could think of leather as the ancestor from whom the industry inherited its many flairs of fashion and the skill of creating distinct designs. What began being used back in 1200 BC as protective wear is today a universal fabric that has stood the test of time in fashion. The latest advent of leather accessories and jewelry, in particular, is a testament to the said fact.
Whether we look at braided, raw leather pieces or smooth and polished inlaid designs, jewelry with leather is here to stay. The 2021 runways substantiated the claim with innovative and striking fusion jewelry pieces. Vogue penned the jewelry trends 2022 as "more is more," and by investing in quality leather jewelry pieces, your outfits will speak that.
Big and Bold Rings
Bid farewell to the delicacies of subtle and small ring designs as OTT defines the coming year. The runway presented an exorbitant hand-play with the statement and glaring pieces. Designers frequently band together modular stone, chains, and bubble ring designs in natural materials, leather atop the list.
Photo by Vogue
To properly channel the extravagance of the idea, look into investing in deeper colors and big stone designs. Find sterling silver and leather combinations with intricate stonework or geometric patterns. As seen on the Givenchy ladies, striking obsidians, jade, and emerald will suit you best.
Bracelets for the Arm
2021 played the decade's freshman role right when it presented a stack of Y2K inspirations on runway models for spring 2022. Namely, the bold cuffing situation is happening with embellished and geometric arm bracelets. The bicep bracelet was everywhere, from Fendi's simplistic approach to the design with an F monogram or Raf Simons' dramatic skeletal hands.
Skull Obsidian Black Bangle
by Boredomleft Jewelry
And when Troy Sivan opted for a similar design in plain leather, we could foresee that the crown-bearer in 2022 jewelry will be unconventional leather bracelet designs and arm cuffs. However, there is a catch. We will have to wait until the next season for runway versions to begin making an appearance and enough bracelet cuffs to come out. For the 2022 spring, look for striking wrist bangle designs and push them up to double as a make-shift arm bracelet.
Chain Accessories FTW
The approach to leather jewelry in the post-pandemic year is subordinate to maximalism. The runways showcased an exciting exhibition of the idea and made an effort to look beyond just the conventional jewelry pieces.
Leopard chain necklace and leopard earrings by Boredomleft Jewelry
Whether you look at Paco Rabanne's body chains, Versace's chain belts, or the general trend of piling up dainty chain necklaces and rings, there are no escaping chains. Interestingly, this contradicts the general extravagant approach.
Photo by Versace.com
Thus, to shine bright with your chain jewelry, you will have to be on the look for leather fashion jewelry or designs that may be layered or draped.
Accented Drop Earrings
Super-sized, statement earrings may be common on the ramp, but this once, we saw timeless pieces from the past putting up an equal competition. Runway fashion may be synonymous with larger-than-life styling, but this year's jewelry statements are all set to translate in real-life too.
Butterfly Jade Green Earrings And Jade Green Ring by Boredomleft Jewelry
Chandelier earrings and whimsical, heavily-beaded drop designs were a sight to behold, especially on Saint Laurent models. Playing around these vintage designs, especially with leather inlays, will be a recurrent approach in 2022.
Saint Laurent 2022 Collection
Styling these retro pieces will come easy. Whether you pick a flowy spring dress or a more sophisticated couture piece, they will manage to shine through and catch every eye in the room.
This set is perfect for any everyday outfit. A leather ring and a bracelet with a dragon will be appropriate for both everyday look and evening look.
Striking Chokers
Amidst the extravagance of Y2K references, it only makes sense that classy chokers made frequent appearances on the runway. However, ordinary lacey fabrics ending at the nape are so 1900s. By 2022, you will see massive experiments with proportions and composition for the neck accessory. Something similar to the charisma of the Dolce & Gabbana accessories or the super-size worn by Balmain models.
And in this experimentation, leather inlays will appear as true showstoppers. Already, Versace's medusa chokers are a favorite among many, and you should be on the lookout for similar designs.
Pick a striking, embedded metal leather choker, either super-sized or with intricate detailing, and pair it up with a faux leather jacket or the good old bomber.
The One-Stop Guide to Styling Leather Jewelry
Not sure where to start curating your perfect 2022 jewelry cabinet? Relax, sit back and allow us to save the day. The in-store collection at Boredom Left Jewelry has a range of jewelry with leather for you to mix and match with any wardrobe piece.
The Boredom Left Jewelry pieces are resonant with the wild spirit of nature. Together with our stingray and python leather, we give you enough room to experiment according to the maximalist trend. You can try styling our pieces individually or invest in a complete animal print set that will exude sheer grandeur.
If you're looking to make the leather jewelry star of the whole look, pair it up with an understated garment — a combination like a black sequin gown from Balenciaga and our Leopard Obsidian Choker. You get the idea! On the flip side, you could opt for a less luxurious, more eccentric approach. Such as our animalistic accent earrings with one of the distinct designs from Iris Apfel x H&M would make for a breathtaking combo.
Feel free to add some dragons to your daily outfit!
However, you don't need luxury pieces to style luxury jewelry. In the easy-breezy spirit of spring, grab your favorite cap-sleeved top or summer dress from your wardrobe. Link it with a contrasting bracelet of choice and present the perfect fusionist look. However, you can also reap the benefits of the luxury look of the animal embellishment style by shimming it up to your bicep. Pair this with a striking wine top, shimmer tights, and additional layering with a jade ring design on a night out.