Meaning of pearlcore | Babel Free

Definitions

A fashion trend and aesthetic, popular in the 2020s, characterized by the use of pearl jewelry and similar iridescent items.

neologism, uncountable

Examples

“Up first? Pearlcore, the lovechild of our obsession with all things Regency, Baroque and Rococo this year. Keep your grandma’s pearls on hand to clutch alongside your three-strand Vivienne Westwood choker because it seems like our love of this iridescent gem isn’t dying down just yet.”

“No longer relegated to buttons, pearls are as chic as when Coco Chanel made them trendy in the 1930s. From pearl-themed bridal showers to pearl-detailed wedding receptions, the “pearlcore” trend is currently big in bridal.”

“The pearl anklet For #pearlcore enthusiasts, here's a modern take on a strand of pearls, featuring glass pearls set between long gold beads.”

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