Summer fashion trends shift with the tides, sometimes directly inspired by them. Take, for instance, fashion's latest obsession with fish-inspired jewelry. It’s just the next step in the sardine-ification of fashion—and It-girls are diving right in.
The rise of aquatic-themed accessories shouldn't be surprising. First, there was the lobster-shaped beaded bag that went viral on TikTok earlier this year. Staud's sardine-themed Tommy bag kept the trend going into summer, with one playful style receiving a nod from Gigi Hadid. While seashell and pearl jewelry were once the peak of the fishy fashion phase, it seems there are still new depths to explore.
Could sardines be cast in gold and turned into earrings? Lisa Says Gah! says, well, yes! And what about starfish and crawfish? H&M and Zara prove that they, too, can be chic. Throw in a lobster-claw necklace from Mejuri and a pearl-adorned fishbone bracelet from Kara Yoo, and you’ve got a real mixed bag. A really (cool girl-approved) seafood boil, if you will.
Instead of making another fish pun, I’ll just let you shop. Ahead, you can dip a toe—I had to! Sorry!—into summer’s beachy jewelry trend. Even if you only wear them on vacation, they’re a great addition to your collection.
This necklace makes layering even easier.
Swap sea shells for mussel shells instead.
Or, swap shrimp for crawfish.
How sweet are these oversized blue-and-white stars?
These stands will add color to any look.
Conner Ives, the designer behind the viral Protect The Dolls T-shirt, also creates this fishy design keychain you can hang from your summer bag.
If you loved Alighieri's recent collaboration with J.Crew, check out this necklace from the label.
The pendant necklace look is your seafaring alternative to fish.
Pearls and and playful charms work better together.
These have a slight edge to them.
This gold version from Anthropologie feels elevated.
This sardines brooch means we've hit peak trend.
I love how subtle this find is.
J.Crew's jewelry collection always nails it.
These earrings offer an abstract version of the look.
The two-tone beaded lobster necklace hits so many notes at once.
This Mejuri pick is so subtle, you almost don't realize it features two dainty lobster claws.
I smiled just looking at these goldfish earrings.
I would wear this colorful necklace with other basics in my wardrobe.
Go bold (but you can still keep it neutral) with this chunkier design.
This is how you make a starfish look extra luxe.
Kara Yoo's selection features several fish pieces, but this is my favorite.
Take the subtle route with these longline dangling earrings.
