Pearls and mesh flats trend
Pearl necklaces reappeared as a go‑to polish for minimalist looks — editors called them 'timeless' additions — while J.Lo’s switch to mesh flats with pencil skirts is being flagged as a defining Spring 2026 shoe turn. Expect classic jewelry and comfortable, streamlined flats to show up in street style. (hindustantimes.com) (fashiontimes.com)
The global pearl-jewelry market was estimated at US$1,681 million in 2025 and is forecast to reach US$3,747 million by 2032, implying a projected CAGR of 12.3% from 2026–2032. (qyresearch.com) Pearls also turned up repeatedly on recent runways: Spring/Summer 2026 and Paris couture presentations featured pearl embellishment, including pieces highlighted in Zuhair Murad’s Spring 2026 couture show. (wwd.com) Retail and trend roundups for 2026 call out baroque and irregular pearl shapes, mixed-metal pairings, and layered pearl necklaces as the dominant commercial styles driving consumer assortments. (jewellersreviews.com) Jennifer Lopez was photographed leaving The Maybourne Beverly Hills in late March 2026 wearing a satin tank and high-waisted pencil skirt accessorized with a Dior Lady Bag and pointed suede-and-mesh ballet flats by Christian Louboutin. (whowhatwear.com) Multiple outlets that covered the J.Lo sighting framed her footwear choice as part of a wider spring move away from sandals toward polished flats, with FashionTimes running a trend story on March 28, 2026. (fashiontimes.com) Photographers from Grosby/Backgrid supplied the images used across publications, and the mother-daughter outing that produced the look was reported around March 25–28, 2026. (hola.com)
