CHANEL CHIC

Chanel is getting back to basics by revisiting their exquisite vintage designs. The retro revival returns in the form of timeless classic designer jewellery and hair accessories.

Many of our favourtie celebs are tapping into the trend, with Victoria Secret’s model, Alessandra Ambosio, adorning a whole host of beautiful creations, as well as the recently engaged Kim Kardashian and the stunning Nicole Scherzinger...

Alessandra Abosio

Rare Vintage Chanel Earrings from 1980's

Price upon request +971 (0)4 380 4600

Alessandra Ambosio

Vintage Chanel, Quilted Bag Earrings

AED 2,540 (US) $691

Nicole Scherzinger

Rare Vintage Chanel necklace from 1980's

Price upon request +971 (0)4 380 4600

Kim Kardashian

Vintage Chanel, Classic Birdcage Earrings 

AED 5,200 (US) $1,415

Classic Chanel jewels will never go out of style and will always be adorning fashionistas and celebrities alike. We say it is time to invest! This beautiful brooch will take you from season to season and turn any ensemble into something front row savvy. 

Rare Vintage Chanel Quilted Brooch

Price upon request +971 (0)4 380 4600

TREND ALERT: Riviera jewels

Think personal forget-me-not jewels full of holiday memories, these jewels are fun, oversized and sweet! They are just about bold enough to make a statement, here are a few of our favorite Riviera inspired jewels... 

Ciner, Pearl Drop Earrings 

AED 1,320 (US) $359

Vintage Chanel, Hear Earrings 

AED 1,875 (US) $510

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent, Ornate Earrings

AED 3,250 (US) $885

Siman Tu, Blue Aqua Glass Earrings 

AED 1,595 (US) $434

Jennifer Behr, Crystal Anchor Hair Pin 

AED 450 (US) $123

Bridal Photoshoot at Sophiescloset.com

Sophie's Closet Headquarters was the recent location for this beautiful bridal photoshoot organized and styled by The White Connection and photographed by Shereena Lootah. All the jewelry featured is either available at sophiescloset.com or Sophie's Closet Showroom. 

Ciner, Crystal Flower Pearl Drop Earrings 

Available at Sophie's Closet Showroom 

Price upon Request 

Siman Tu, Three Flower Tiara

AED 7,300 (US) $1,987

Erickson Beamon, Ballerina Earrings

AED 2,200 (US) $599

Jennifer Behr, Sabrina Crystal Leaf Headband

AED 3,700 (US) $1,007

Vintage, Reconstructed Haircomb 

Available at Sophie's Closet Showroom 

Price upon Request 

Jennifer Behr, Double Scallop Crystal Headwrap 

Available at Sophie's Closet Showroom 

Price upon Request 

Ciner, Crystal Flower Pearl Drop Earrings 

Available at Sophie's Closet Showroom 

Price upon Request 

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Introducing CINER, a Collector's Dream

Vogue (November 1947)

Sophie’s Closet just got heaps more glamorous. We are now the exclusive home to beautiful CINER jewels, considered by most collectors to be the golden era of costume jewellery. This legendary jewellery house was founded in 1892 in New York by Emanuel Ciner, a fine jewellery maker. CINER made the switch to costume jewellery in the 1930s in order to accommodate the Post-Depression era American customer.

Vogue (date unknown)

Pearl Drop Earrings (AED 975/ US $265)

Pearl Flower Earrings (AED 850 / US $231)

Staying true to their fine craftsmanship, CINER became one of the most established costume jewellery lines during that era, establishing many technical innovations that are still widely used today. Because their work can so easily be mistaken for fine jewels, CINER is sometimes referred to as being the Tiffany of costume jewellery.

Vogue (date unknown)

Butterfly Brooch (AED 1,400 / US $381)

Emerald Drop Earrings (AED 1,155 / US $314)

Nadya Emerald Necklace (AED 4,500 / US $1,225)

Vogue (October 1948)

Black and Ivory Brooch (AED 1,350 / US $367)

Bow Brooch (AED 995 / US $272)

Insect Brooch (AED940 / US $256)

Pink Cabochon Pearl Brooch (AED 1,300 / US $354)

Their baubles made regular appearances in Vogue and on many Hollywood stars, including the queen of jewellery herself, Elizabeth Taylor. Sources say she once bought over $30,000 worth of CINER jewellery in one hour — that’s an astonishing number! In fact, one of her many CINER sets sold for $15,600 at the now infamous Christie’s auction of her famous jewels.

Elizabeth Taylor wearing her Ciner jewels (1991)

Double Panther Head Necklace (AED 2,640 / US $719)

Double Panther Head Necklace (AED 1,620 / US $441)

Not only is CINER special for their impeccable craftsmanship and sensational design, but it is also still a tightly-knit family business. Today, after over a century in business, CINER is run by Pat Hill, the granddaughter of Emanuel Ciner. Sophie met with Pat herself in New York, and hand-selected all the gorgeous jewels for our store. Enchanting, elegant, and with a legacy that spans over a century, CINER is the ultimate investment for the serious jewellery lover.

How to wear a Brooch by Sophiescloset.com

Religiously worn by Russian ‘It Girls’ Miroslava Duma and Ulyana Sergeenko the brooch is the latest must have statement jewel. A brooch is the most versatile of all accessories, it can transform and add instant glamour to any outfit. The perfect brooch can even save a dull ensemble! From vintage classics to modern brooches sophiescloset.com has them all…

Kenneth Jay Lane, Coral Turquoise Brooch

AED 690 (US) $188 

Clothing 

For a classic look that never dates; attach your brooch to a blazer, top or dress. Try buttoning a shirt and pin the brooch between the collars instead of wearing a heavy statement necklace. A special brooch can transform a simple outfit into a unique one.

Vintage, Rhinestone Brooch 

AED 420 (US) $114

Hair 

Try using a brooch as a hairpin, for a chic look tuck the brooch into a loose updo. To transform your hair from ‘everyday’ to something special, simply pin a brooch to a ribbon or headband and wear as usual. Or even try pinning your brooch to the side of your head scarf to add some sparkle.

Kenneth Jay Lane, Large Emerald Centre Brooch 

AED 1,100 (US) $299 

Bags 

Pin your brooch to a large handbag or clutch; the result will be a beautiful evening handbag. 

Kenneth Jay Lane, Large Lapis Pearl Brooch 

AED 875, (US) $238

Jewelry 

To achieve a new brooch style for everyday, pin your brooch to a favorite necklace or bracelet and co-ordinate to your look. 

Click here to shop our favorite brooches at sophiescloset.com... 

Gorgeous in Gold

Get top-to-toe glamorous in the new need-it-now gold tones. Gorgeous gold is the colour of the moment, so ensure you adorn yourself in this glitzy hue.

Sophie’s Closet not only has a multitude of true vintage timeless treasures for everyday elegance, such as these Yves Saint Lauren clip on branded studs, this Rachel Zoe Love Me Knot Collar Necklace will make a dramatic statement for after-dark dressing. Being 14k gold plated and adorned with Swarovski crystals, it’s hard to refuse!

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Earrings 

AED 1,540 (US) $ 419

Rachel Zoe, Love Me Knot Collar Necklace

AED 2150 (US) $ 585  

The glam gold jewelry trend also took to the red carpet last week, with style icons and celebrity fashionistas hitting the MTV Awards showcasing their finest gold accessories.

Here’s our red carpet roundup of the best gold jewels to hit town:

Subtle Studs

The ever-chic American actress, Kerry Washington, enhanced her attire with a simple and sophisticated pair of pretty gold studs. Get the look for yourself with these sweet clip-on Miriam Haskell Pearl Flower Cluster Earrings. An ideal day-to-dark, desk-to-dancefloor anytime option!

Kerrie Washington 

Miriam Haskell, Pearl Cluster Flower Earrings

AED 720 (US) $ 196

Stacked Bangles

Beautiful Bella Thorne always knows how to perfect a polished look as she opted for an arm stacked with gold bangles. Steal her style with our mixed Sequin Square Crystal Bangle Set or layer up different bracelets such as this Lisa Freede Gold Triple Crystal Wrap, as also previously worn by Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian.

Bella Thorne

Lisa Freede, Gold Triple Crystal Wrap 

AED 370 (US) $ 101 

Sequin, Square Crystal Bangle Set

AED 320 (US) $ 87 

It’s a Ring Thing

Holland Roden chose to walk the red carpet wearing a statement black and gold solid ring. Offering a contemporary and classy touch, it’s an easy to achieve look with this House of Harlow 1960 Black Leather Starburst Cocktail Ring.

Holland Roden

House of Harlow 1960, Black Sunburst Ring

AED 210 (US) $ 57

Statement Shapes

The celebrities have been making shapes with statement jewelry such as geometric gold triangle earrings, a la Sammi Giancola. Add an edgy accent to your outfits with this triangular gold 1960 House of Harlow Collar Necklace.

Sammi Giancola

House of Harlow 1960, Gold Triangle Collar Necklace

AED 300 (US) $ 82

Time for Chains

And it wasn’t just the shimmering gold dress Selena Gomez was wearing that stole the spotlight, as Gilmore Girls actress Melissa McCarthy piled on the prettiness with a multitude of long gold chain necklaces. Sophie’s Closet has a superior selection of classic and chic chains, in a variety of lengths and styles to suit your every mood.

Melissa McCarthy 

House of Harlow 1960, White Sunburst Pave Necklace 

AED 350 (US) $ 95

Kenneth Jay Lane, Gold Lion Pendant Necklace

AED 325 (US) $ 88 

Vintage Gold

You simply must take a closer look at these irresistibly elegant, one-of-a-kind vintage Chanel Mademoiselle Coco Pearl Earrings. They’re the ultimate investment for any girl who appreciates vintage, timeless style. Own these and you’ll be the envy of all your fashionable friends!

Vintage Chanel, Mademoiselle Coco Pearl Earrings

AED 3,690 (US) $ 1,004

Finally, don’t forget Sophie’s Closet also stock sublime gold clips, headbands, tiaras and hair accessories. Feeling tempted? Then click this way...

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Street Chic at NYFW

Snowstorms may have delayed the shows, but the weather wasn’t stopping the world’s fasionista’s from making their scheduled appearance. Models, stylists, photographers, designers, celebs and journalists all made their way through the treturuous conditions to last week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.

We thought we’d take a sneaky peek at what the glitterati chose to wear to brave the city streets on one of the most fashionable (and coldest) days of the year. Here are their perfectly picked jewelry gems:

Ear Cuff

Listen up ladies! Both Aline Weber and Sofía Sanchez Barrenechea both adored their ears with the glitz and glamour of a Rodarte earring cuff. In fact, Sofía Sanchez Barrenechea also teamed her Rodarte gem with a co-ordinating Rodarte fringed leather jacket!

Aline Weber

Sofía Sanchez Barrenechea

Get the rock-chic statement look for yourself with our very own Erickson Beamon Duchess of Fabulous Silver Ear Cuffs, complete with Swarovski crystals. (You’ll receive two ear cuffs, one for each ear). We’ve even a matching ring available too.

Erickson Beamon, Duchess of Fabulous Silver Ear Cuffs 

AED 1,995 (US) $543

Bow Headband

Girly girls will simply love an oversized bow headband, so it’s lucky we have quite a selection in stock! Ulyana Sergeenko looks truly lovely in her Chanel headband, even in the bitter cold.

Ulyana Sergeenko

Steal her style with our Gossip Girl Black Satin Bow Headband or opt for our Jennifer Behr Black Velvet Bow Headband, handwrapped in rich black velvet ribbon. 

Jennifer Behr, Black Velvet Bow Headband 

AED 590 (US) $161

Alternatively if you love the look and want to ramp up the girly factor even further, choose a blush pink bow headband. Try this Soft Silk Pink Bow Headband on for size. It’s also available in violet, black, and grey.

Susan Daniels Gossip Girl Bow Headband

AED 490 (US) $133

Crystal Necklace

Tina Leung knows style when she sees it – we’ve an exact match of her simply stunning Joomi Lim Metal Luxe Crystal Spike Necklace. Statement-making and oh-so-chic, these Swarovski crystals and brass spikes will add shimmer and sparkle to your daywear and evening looks too.

Tina Leung

Joomi Lim, Metal Luxe Crystal Spike Necklace

AED 1,725 (US) $470 

Animal Magic

Gold animal pieces are everywhere right now. Not only did the ever-gorgeous, trend-setting Cara Delevingne wear her lion statement chain pendant to New York Fashion Week, Rita Ora donned hers front row at London Fashion Week.

Cara Delevingne

Show off your wild side with one of Sophie’s Closet animal gems, such as our Pink Pave Gold Five Lion Head Necklace Set or our Vintage Trifari Tiger Brooch and Earrings Set, ideal for channelling your inner tigress.

Pink Pave, Gold Five Lion Head Necklace Set 

AED 250 (US) $68

Vintage, Trifari Tiger Brooch and Earrings Set

AED 2,250 (US) $613

Gold Hoops

Last but by no means least, the hoops still have it when it comes to stealing the show! Michelle Harper ensured her ears were the main attraction with her oversized, stand-out, glam gold earrings.

Michelle Harper

For a pair of your own gorgeous gold hoops, our Noir Large Gold Pyramid Spike Hoops offer everyday indulgence, whatever the occasion.

Noir, Large Gold Pyramid Spike Hoops 

AED 250 (US) $68

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