Boho is no longer a movement—it’s a style disposition. Permanently adopted by countless fashion-lovers, “boho” has become completely embedded in the mainstream: high-street retailers have riffed on Chemena Kamali’s refined “boho” vision for Chloé, an appointment that has almost single-handedly become the catalyst (and blueprint) of the modern boho wave. Elsewhere, resale sites are stocking broderie anglaise, fringing, tassels and lace in abundance. The latest boho staple that loyalists will be embracing for 2026? A beaded necklace.
Drew Barrymore, 1993.
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Jane Birkin, 1967.
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Colorful beads aren’t exclusively “boho”, as such, but they do boast a kind of carefree spirit. Imbued with holiday feeling, beaded necklaces inevitably look their best when worn on dampened, salty skin, snaking alongside a bikini top. But their wear isn’t restricted to sunny settings, and they can offer a point of interest for, say, a knitted V-neck jumper or slightly-unbuttoned striped shirt. The appetite for beaded jewelry has also prospered in office environments, championed by city dwellers as a statement-making accessory to elevate basic work outfits.
