Even Kate Middleton Can't Resist a Chunky Chain Necklace
Everyone loves a chain necklace. From all the guys still trying to emulate Paul Mescal in Normal People to celebs like Dua Lipa and Gigi Hadid regularly stacking silver around the collarbone, the classic chain is truly eternal (I'm actually wearing one right now). Next up on the chain train? Kate Middleton, of course, who was pictured at the V&A East Storehouse wearing a chunky gold chain, a royal blue suit with power shoulders and classic stiletto pumps. I'm also very here for the mid-rise trousers and belt combo.
The Princess Of Wales was in Hackney Wick—yes, Hackney Wick, the area of London where all the zine start-ups and club nights are—to take a look around the recently opened public space, in which thousands of cultural artefacts are currently being stored. By the looks of things, she enjoyed herself, as she spent quite a lot of the time smiling, laughing and shaking hands with the various officials of the Storehouse.
As for the chain itself, it's a 'Portrait' necklace with a T-bar clasp from New York-based jewelry brand Laura Lombardi, which she's worn a few times since 2022. It's actually relatively affordable—it's currently available on Ssense for $105. And it's also eco-friendly, made from recycled brass and vintage dead stock materials. Quite a modern look from the princess, who has in past favored classic heirlooms over contemporary designs. With that chain, though? She looks right at home in East London.
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