What do Princess Diana and Kendall Jenner have in common? Chokers – how neck jewellery evolved, from ancient Egypt and the Vikings to Anne Boleyn, British royals and fashion runways of the 21st century

Unexpected pairings, cinched waists and exaggerated silhouettes dominated the spring/summer 2024 collections unveiled this autumn, often accompanied by a muted colour palette that combines olive with caramel and butter yellow with cherry red. Impeccably tailored trouser suits triumphed at Saint Laurent, while cut-out party dresses delighted at Valentino.

The tone was set back in June, when Jacquemus presented a sophisticated selection of all-white during a jam-packed showcase at Versailles. The coterie of A-listers in attendance included Italian actor Monica Bellucci, new-gen supermodel Emily Ratajkowski, and David and Victoria Beckham, all of who journeyed to Paris’ 17th century palace to watch Kendall Jenner walk the runway in an off-the-shoulder, cloudlike romper. But perhaps most arresting was the seven-strand pearl choker fastened around her neck, anchored by a spectacular sapphire bordered by diamonds.