World Beat

Fashion is dancing to a world beat where ethnic influences play together in a chorus of color and style harmony. Jewelry designs glean inspiration from exotic destinations like Mexico, India, Bali, Africa, Thailand and Brazil where color is vivid and patterns are lively. Designers are resurrecting seed bead jewelry and beaded fringe clothing in American Indian-style patterns and Southwestern colors.

Accessorize in World Beat

Cultural diversity takes on a whole new meaning as fashion embraces handmade materials – full of detail, color and texture – from all around the world. Detailed and visually stunning creations that fuse contemporary influences with traditional materials are the essence of world beat style. Surfaces are textured and detailed with multiple components, materials and finishes. A nomadic mood is set with fringe tassels and mirrored accents punctuating beaded necklaces, bracelets and scarves.

How to wear the style

Jewelry reflects a world traveler look that’s first class. A classic white T-shirt and jeans is instantly elevated with a beaded cabochon collar necklace in vibrant colors of seed beads or with dangling gemstone briolette beads and metal beads and components. Bold gold and silver coin beads paired with turquoise and red coral gemstone beads capture a sophisticated ethnic style.

Embellished leather strap bracelets with glass seed and bugle beads worn stacked together create a laid-back, casual style for weekend attire. Multiple rows of gemstone rectangle and tube beads woven with linen or leather cord make stand-out cuff bracelets both on and off the beach. Eclectic mixes of gemstone, acrylic and crystal focal pieces, worn as dangles on large-link chain in bracelet and long necklace designs, liven up office attire and resort wear.

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