Over the Ribbon Choker? Try This Trend Instead

While the glitter boots that opened Saint Laurent's autumn/winter runway show were one of the buzzed-about accessories from fashion month, we have our eye on another trend that's set to be huge in the coming months: the crystal choker. Just when you thought the choker trend was all but dead and buried (well, Alexa Chung's been feeling strong about it for some time) the jewel update provides a sophisticated take on the continuing trend, and might even replace your ribbon chokers from now on.

What stands out most is the way the crystal chokers were styled on the runway. Instead of just one statement necklace, why not make it two? At Chanel, the glittery chokers were stacked on top of each other over a tweed jacket. And at Saint Laurent, the shiny necklaces were twisted together over a cable-knit sweater and patent miniskirt. Follow a few of these styling tricks, and the grown-up statement accessory can take you everywhere from the office to a dinner party.

Get a jump start on the trend by shopping some of our favourite crystal chokers from Erickson Beamon, Isabel Marant, Dannijo and more.

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At Chanel, models wore two crystal chokers stacked together.

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Saint Laurent showed silver and black crystal chokers twisted together.

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.