Editor’s Note
This article explores how to select jewelry and watches that complement different urban settings, drawing inspiration from real-world style choices. Discover curated pieces to match your city’s vibe.
Coordinate Jewelry to Match the City
As your surroundings change, so do your fashion, jewelry, and watch choices! Taking inspiration from the real-life styling of 25ansAmis members, we present jewelry and watches selected for different bases.
[In Tokyo?] Pearl & Voluminous Gold
Mayako Okuda, who often meets people in Tokyo, typically wears monochrome outfits. For jewelry, she chooses combinations of delicate pearls and voluminous gold!
“From business to dinner. I control the impression by adding or subtracting jewelry!”
“Gold jewelry alone enhances a modern atmosphere. Mixing in pearls creates a coordinated look with ‘my own style’.”
Mayako Okuda, Creative Director of “MAAYA,” bases herself in both Kobe and Tokyo. A notable jewelry lover among 25ansAmis, she excels at modern & elegant styling that makes the most of pearl jewelry.
“I aim for outfits that can handle multiple appointments in a day, like business followed by dinner with friends. My rule is to add a polished impression with pearls to monochrome outfits with a slight ‘costume feel’, starting with a black knit (worn in the previous photo).”
“Lately, I enjoy mixing in voluminous gold pieces for a modern finish.”
#Pearl Create Rhythm with Pearls
#Gold Focus on Volume with Gold
Jeweler Noted by Ms. Okuda: SHAY
“‘SHAY’ is an LA-based brand run by a mother and daughter who love jewelry. Their lineup is rich, from pieces with impactful colored gemstones to gold jewelry inspired by Art Deco. The charm lies in designs that look stylish no matter how much you layer!”
[In Kobe?] Motifs & Colored Gems
In Kobe, a port town surrounded by sea and mountains and Ms. Okuda’s hometown, colorful clothes complement the scenery. She pairs them with eye-catching jewelry featuring motifs or colored gemstones for a more playful style.
“Diamonds with a black jacket are lovely, but I also love pairing colorful jewelry full of happy aura with a colorful jacket! Finding a color combination that fits perfectly lifts my mood. The jacket is a vintage Pucci inherited from my mother.”
“I also love complementary color combinations, like cool-toned gemstones with a brick-colored top.”
“Choosing jewelry to match colorful clothes might seem difficult…? I deliberately choose pieces that use colored stones or motifs like hearts and stars. Simple jewelry can be too plain, so I select jewelry with enough impact to stand up to the clothes.”
“What might seem like ‘too much’ actually often balances well with colorful clothes.”
#Motif Lift Your Mood with Motifs
