Zerina Akers needs no introduction. As Beyoncé’s fashion stylist and founder of two meaningful platforms: the nonprofit organization Akers & Akers Foundation and the digital outlet-turned-marketplace Black Owned Everything, she is a force in the industry. But just recently, the Los Angeles-based creative added yet another job to her impressive resume: styling Zales’ Mother’s Day 2021 campaign, directed by Dave Meyers. While on set of the shoot, GRAZIA caught up with the celebrity wardrobe curator to chat about her latest project, as well as her favorite jewelry staples for spring.
Akers tells us that she sought to infuse the jewelry retailer’s advertising campaign with a “youthful spirit,” particularly an “afro-futurist” vibe. “People are starting to lean more into dressing again as we step out and about, so we wanted to celebrate fun fashion looks in the campaign,” the pro explains. Some of the ways she made her vision a reality are by styling jewelry in a modern way. What does that look like? “Stacking rings [and]/or layering gold chains,” says the expert. She also mixed a variety of textures (feathers, tweeds, suedes, among others) with “juicy colors” that lent themselves to double take-worthy results. Get a peek at the collection below.
The stylist’s gig with Zales is extra extra perfect because she calls herself “a super accessories girl” who doesn’t look forward to taking her jewelry off after a long day. “I could wear a simple white T-shirt with my favorite pair of jeans, but I’ll always have on a statement earring,” she tells us, adding that she loves to layer chains and “wear them with anything.” Another styling preference of hers is to stack rings and mix silver and gold colors. “It used to be taboo; you had to wear gold with gold and silver with silver, but stacking it up and mixing it up makes it more personal and cool.”
Akers’ jewelry recommends curating a jewelry collection that feels in line with who you are. “The details set you apart,” Akers says. “Whether you’re a guy who wants to wear a wreath of pearls with a T-shirt or jacket or a woman that wants to wear her wedding ring with other stackable rings, accessories make a difference and personalize your look.” Keep scrolling to shop Akers’ jewelry edit for spring 2021, featuring on-trend styles perfect for yourself or gifting mom this Mother’s Day.
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