Another style statement has hit the fashion world and this time, a thin piece round the neck has made it colossal in the world. This style statement is none other our very own – Choker. But that is not all what defines this add on to the beauty of a woman. Chokers are much more than just a thin little piece of accessory. Ranging from Indian traditional history to the royal saga of Europe, Chokers have been constantly one of the most favorite and close to heart piece of accessory. The history of the choker necklace goes back to hundreds of years. Every single choker has had a meaning attached to it varying its preference. The style (close fitting touching the neck or neck line) has remained the same, since its inception.
Take Your Pick
Be it the funky you, the glamorous you, or the traditional you. Chokers fit in your jewel box with every mood of yours. Either multiple strands of ivory beads or chokers created with gems like diamonds or pearls or the delicate handcrafted chokers of fabric, crochet, rubber or the heavy metallic ones……they have it all!!!
A tribute in the loving memory of Soldiers
During the French Revolution, women took to wearing red ribbons around their necks to pay homage to those who met their death at the guillotine. The ribbon could be worn around the neck, or another fashion came in the form of an X around the shoulders and back.
The Royal Connection
Next time you’re getting ready to rock the world, throw on a choker and own it like a queen, as this piece of accessory had a royal history attached to it. First in the list was Alexandra, Princess of Wales, who wore thick rows of pearls and velvet just in order to cover a scar on her neck which made her self-conscious; but lately this consciousness of her gave another iconic style to the glam world. Following the trend, Princess Diana and Princess Kate donned it as well. These royal ladies too could not resist showcasing their love for chokers.
Dancing beauty
Some of history’s most famous chokers can be found in Degas’ ballerina paintings, of which he painted many in the 1870s and 1880s. Countless paintings which he created in the 1870s and 1880s are where the little black choker appears as part of the ballerina’s attire.
Cinematic Connection
Our very own glam industry is also not untouched by Chokers. Be it any actresses round the globe, they have been head over heels in love with this piece of jewel. Whether they’re on the red carpet or out grabbing some lunch with friends, it seems all the stylish celebrities these days are rocking the accessory that hits close to the neck. Dakota Johnson knows how to make a statement and create sensation. She got the look just by keeping a thin layer of it close to her neck and no one better than her could have had managed it so sophisticatedly.
No one in bollywood can showcase fashion trends better than Sonam Kapoor!! Even she added the fascinating piece to complete her ravishing diva look.
The Bizarre Connection
Ladies, you must hop on this trend!! But make sure you use a safety word. Guys seem to have their own set of fantasies surrounding it, and either way, you get to be your Femme-Goddess. It is believed that women, who used to serve themselves, have been wearing this piece of jewel in the form of a black ribbon.