Fashion

Chokers Are Taking Over The Cannes Red Carpet

by Augusta Statz

May 11, 2016

The Cannes Film Festival is always quite the glamorous affair, and this year is no different. One impressive thing that Hollywood’s biggest celebs have managed to do this year is elevate a recent jewelry trend to a very high-fashion level. See all of the celebrities who wore chokers on the 2016 Cannes red carpet because apparently, you just can’t be seen without this accessory, whether you’re headed to a major event or just running to get a coffee.

If you thought chokers could only pair well with your '90s dressed-down vibes, these A-Listers are proving you wrong. Whether they’re diamond encrusted or just paired with an elegant gown, chokers are in fact red carpet appropriate, so it seems. It’s not like one or two people rocked a necklace like this at the film festival, either. Oh no, there were an entire slew of celebs who wore them, making this the year of the choker takeover.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen chokers at a publicized event, and no, I don’t mean Coachella. This trend made an appearance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, too. And it’s only gained popularity since then. Let’s face it, folks, the choker trend isn’t going away anytime soon. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Especially if you can make these necklaces look this chic!