The Gucci Cruise show was more proof that shell earrings will be the accessory of the summer

And we called it months ago
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Chloe Street31 May 2018

Alessandro Michele presented Gucci’s theatrical Cruise 2019 collection in Alyscamps, a Roman heritage site in the southern French Riviera city of Arles on Tuesday night.

Transformed with clouds of smoke, rows of candles and a fiery runway, the historic site was stampeded by an army of spooky-looking models clad in clashing prints, tiger motifs and an array of gothic, religious iconography.

Alessandro Michele is strong on attention-grabbing and highly commercial accessories, and the pink platform Kickers-style hiking boots, neon lace socks and gloves and bags emblazoned with the logo of LA institution Chateau Marmont seen at Tuesday’s cruise show did not disappoint.

But it was these shell earrings that really got us feeling dizzy.

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Behold the vast, golden scallop shells, embellished with twinkling blue stars and the double G motif! Note their glorious iridescence and totally impractical shoulder-grazing length!

And the matching conch pendants! Strung on chains and painted with tiny angelic mermaids. Could it get any madder and lovelier?

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The shell jewellery trend is going to be huge for summer (as, ahem, we mentioned a few months ago) and Gucci’s glorious creations just shot to the top of our conchy wish list.

Just look at them! These shells are so good they deserve a party thrown in their honour.

As yet Gucci can't tell us prices or when the beauties will be available to purchase, but we predict a shell out.

Scroll the gallery above for all the looks from the Gucci Cruise 2019 show

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