WANT! Swim into the Sea this Season
Theme: Mermaidcore
Just because mermaids aren’t real (or are they…) doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to unlock your inner Ariel. This season, fill up your treasure chest with gadgets and gizmos and Gucci. After all, if you can’t make it to the ocean this summer, you’ve got to bring the ocean to you or at least your wardrobe.
ALESSANDRA RICH
Ruffled crystal-embellished printed silk-georgette halterneck top
This halterneck top by Alessandra Rich features a plunging neckline with ruffles that move asymmetrically down the bodice. The scattered crystals add the perfect touch for when you want to stand out at a brunch on the beach.
BLUMARINE
This Blumarine jean and chiffon skirt takes the mermaid tail and modernizes it for the everyday fashionista. Just when you think you’re getting a distressed denim mini skirt, you’re pleasantly surprised with a chiffon semi-sheer, watercolor-esque maxi skirt.
BOTTEGA VENETA
Why net fish when you can net your fresh pedicure? Made from a cotton mesh material with the ability to be laced up, these Bottega Veneta heels make you feel caught in the best way possible.
TIFFANY & CO/ ELSA PERETTI
Who said sea creatures can’t be chic? This simple but elegant Tiffany & Co necklace by Elsa Peretti proves that starfish can be high fashion. If you are looking for an understated way to show you are one with the water, this is the perfect pendant necklace for you.
KHAITE
A cute mini dress is a must during the summer and this floral print Khaite leaves no room for buyer’s remorse. The beautiful eggshell color and ruffles make the dress seem like seashells and really drives home the mermaidcore aesthetic.
SOLITUDE STUDIOS
Black & Green Essence Messenger Bag
If you would much rather prefer to take on the femme fatale persona of a siren rather than a mermaid, this black and green essence messenger bag by Solitude Studios is calling your name. The loose green threading which surrounds the bag to resemble seaweed adds a dark mysticism to mermaidcore, perfect for the gothic mermaid.
CHLOÉ
What says “mermaidcore” more than seashells? This extravagant roped necklace fully engulfs the body with beautifully detailed shells that scatter around. If you gravitate towards statement pieces that stop a crowded room, this is the necklace for you.
GUCCI
Éclat De Beauté Effet Lumière Multi-Use Gel Gloss
Sometimes clothes can only go so far to tell a mermaid’s tale, but makeup can really add the finishing touch. With this Gucci clear face and lip gloss, it can add a little dampness to your overall aesthetic.
Article by Ary Russell, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine
Tearsheets by Alexa Dyer, Graphic Design Coordinator, PhotoBook Magazine
WANT! Created by Ayoka Lucas
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