The 90s necklace is the accessory trend for summer From Drew Barrymore to Bella Hadid, no celebrity can resist the cord necklace

Summer is here. With the sun in the blue sky and the longing for lightness also comes the desire for frivolity, at least when it comes to clothes and accessories that focus on fun shapes, bright colours and playful designs. So we can stash minimalist Allure gold jewellery in the jewellery box and fill our hands, arms, neck and ears with funky, visually striking pieces that add a twist to even a simple T-shirt or tank top. Not sure what to buy? The answer comes from influencers and It girls like Bella Hadid and Matilda Djerf who, in love with 90s style, follow the creators of TikTok who have taken the hashtag #pendantnecklace to more than 8.4 million views and suggest we rediscover cord necklaces. If you were a teenager in the decade of grunge, you'll definitely remember them, but if you weren't even born then, you've probably seen this piece of jewellery on some Pinterest board or Instagram post, around the neck of Alicia Silverstone as Cher in Clueless or Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.

The best solution is the DIY way, where you buy a cord and insert the pendant from another bijoux or a special pendant you found at a vintage market. But those who prefer it will have no trouble finding the right lanyard necklace almost anywhere, from inexpensive chains that have not missed the trend to luxury brands. Among the up-and-coming brands, Charlie Beads also offers some with extravagantly shaped charms, while Otiumberg focuses on classy and classic knot charms. Brooke Callahan harnesses the power of candy-coloured flowers and heart-shaped charms dangling from colourful cords (all rescued from vintage shops or handmade). Bea Bongiasca focuses on the positive effect of an injection of colour; Rosh Mahtani, founder of Alighieri, drew inspiration for her designs from a series of analogue photographs taken by her father during a trip to Zimbabwe.