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Marilyn Monroe
WHITE VEIL
White Veil | 1962
Marilyn Monroe was photographed by Bert Stern in the iconic “White Veil” series — one of her final photo shoots. Draped in sheer fabric and adorned with delicate pearls, Monroe exuded a raw, ethereal beauty that captured both her vulnerability and star power. These hauntingly glamorous images cemented pearls as part of her lasting allure and added a poignant, timeless touch to her legacy.
COCO CHANEL
REVOLUTION
Transformed | 1920's
Coco Chanel revolutionised the way women wore pearls by introducing them as a staple of everyday fashion rather than just formal attire. With her signature layered strands paired effortlessly with chic, minimalist ensembles, she transformed pearls into a symbol of modern sophistication and timeless style — a legacy that continues to influence fashion to this day.
AUDREY HEPBURN
PEARL ICON
Breakfast at Tiffany’s | 1961
Audrey famously wore a multi-strand pearl necklace with a black Givenchy dress, instantly cementing pearls as a symbol of timeless elegance. Gazing into the Tiffany & Co. window, became one of the most iconic fashion moments in cinema history.
PRINCESS DIANA
THE BACKLESS
'Back To The Future' Premiere | 1985
Princess Diana made a bold style statement by wearing a multi-strand pearl necklace draped backwards down her back — a daring and unforgettable move that secured her status as a pearl icon and redefined how pearls could be worn with modern elegance.