Australian Fashion Week 2024 has concluded, leaving behind a trail of creative inspiration and dazzling trends. This year, the spotlight was on an all-new jewellery collection: PANDORA ESSENCE. With 50 pieces featuring cultured pearls, 14ct gold plating, and sterling silver, this collection drew from the fluidity of nature and the elegance of Nordic design.
Pandora’s Grand Finale
The largest closing show of AFW, the Pandora runway, showcased some of Australia’s brightest fashion talents, including Bianca Spender, Silk Laundry, ESSE Studios, and MAARA Collective. Each design was styled exclusively with Pandora jewellery, highlighting the versatility and charm of the PANDORA ESSENCE collection.
Celebrity Style Highlights
Maddison Brown: Known for her bold red lip, the Australian actress stunned in a veiled, off-the-shoulder top adorned with gold jewellery. She showcased the chunky PANDORA ESSENCE open bangle, featuring convex and concave details inspired by Scandinavian design. Maddison’s look demonstrated how sculptural bangles can create a striking contrast with delicate, sheer fabrics.
Hari Nef: The American actress, model, and writer dazzled in a Christopher Esber two-piece. Her ethereal outfit was perfectly complemented by pieces from the PANDORA ESSENCE collection, including 14ct gold-plated wire stud earrings and an array of sinuous rings. Hari’s styling highlighted the natural curves and organic shapes that define the collection.
Trend Alert: Relaxed Suiting and Chunky Jewellery
The fashion elite embraced oversized blazers in trending shades, such as lemon, providing a neutral backdrop for shimmering accessories. The PANDORA ESSENCE rings, designed for stacking, added an intriguing element to relaxed suiting, paired with mini cross-body bags and boxy sunglasses for a chic, casual look.
Backstage Beauty
Backstage at the Pandora runway, models sported chic, minimal looks with natural hair, barely-there makeup, and tailored white dresses. A standout piece was the breathtaking collier necklace from the new collection, crafted with tiny, lustrous pearls that varied in color and shape. This unique piece added timeless elegance, whether layered with long gold chains for texture or worn solo for a minimalist statement.
Australian Fashion Week 2024 may have wrapped up, but the impact of the PANDORA ESSENCE collection will continue to influence style choices, reflecting the intersection of natural beauty and sophisticated design.