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Earlier this year, fashion editors held their breath waiting for Matthieu Blazy’s debut collection for Bottega Veneta. Building on Daniel Lee’s modern vision, Blazy has taken it a step further with the addition of comfortable staples like denim jeans and a white tank top, along with specially designed outfits and outfits. . The brand is no stranger to viral trending moments — it often makes them — and for the Fall/Winter 2022 fashion season, it’s clear that Blazy has been a smash hit. But the noisy item in question was not a handbag or a pair of shoes, but a pair of earrings.
You can always be sure of a standout accessory moment from Bottega Veneta, and the brand has built its reputation on a paparazzi snap thanks to Kendall Jenner. The model stepped out in a voluptuous look from the collection, featuring a pale yellow dress with a pair of chunky gold earrings. Since then, it didn’t take long before the images found their target audience on TikTok, with most users eyeing Jenner’s larger-than-life drop earrings. Made from silver, the teardrop-shaped jewelry almost looks like a ring when worn on the ear. The earrings are available in both silver and gold plated versions, starting at £500 for the medium size and rising to £820 for the larger metal version and £1380 for the embellished clamshell style. Despite the hefty price tag, like most items that gain a lot of buzz online, the earrings are currently “coming soon” on Bottega UK’s website.
But a true editor never lets an out-of-stock message spoil the fun, so I’ve found some gorgeous (and less expensive) alternatives that you don’t have to wait to buy. Keep scrolling to see the full viral trend and to buy some great hoaxes.
