Where pairing a gold bangle with a silver ring might once have been regarded as a major fashion faux pas, trends change like the seasons, and right now, the talk of mixed metals is on the lips of all fashionistas. Breaking this outdated fashion rule with a collection of mixed metals adds depth and interest to a simple look, grounding all the elements of an ensemble.
Balance is key in mixing metals to maintain a chic, classy look and avoid ‘messy’ allegations. Rather than pairing five silver bangles with a singular gold ring, mixing metals throughout a look achieves a glamourous elevation without overstimulating the outfit. However, favouring one metal as the dominant colour is an excellent way of accenting gold with silver or vice versa. Instead of dividing jewellery tones rigidly across a look, integration compliments the individual pieces, pulling an outfit together. With this, a more deliberate and thoughtful choice may be required when dedicating yourself to wearing mixed metals, but I’d argue that it is completely worth it.
Those lucky enough to have a bank of mixed metal jewellery are the true winners in the latest fashion game.
A transitional piece is a mixed metal wearer's best friend. An item of jewellery with both gold and silver elements provides a stylish bridge between the individual gold and silver pieces. Hand in hand, layering is also a perfect way to incorporate mixed metals into your look elegantly and cohesively.
Designers and marketing teams have engaged in a perpetual discussion for decades about which metal suits whom. Perhaps the choice of metal colour might depend on the outfit, other elements of the look—like the bag or shoes—or even matching the metal to skin undertones. Yet another reason why mixed metals are so versatile: they don’t have a single dependency!
It is often the case that as an individual, you choose a colour of metal to wear and invest only in that colour. This choice becomes a part of you and your aesthetic, sticking with you like a religion. You carry this choice with you as it becomes, notably amongst Gen Z, a prominent part of your unique self-expression. The rise of mixed metals in 2024 has removed the retrospectively rigid pressure of colour choice from the selection of accessories. It brings a new freedom of expression by breaking the boundary of being tied to a single colour.
Those lucky enough to have a bank of mixed metal jewellery are the true winners in the latest fashion game.
