There's no question that Rabanne reigns when it comes to chain mail clothing and accessories. The Spanish brand has been producing flashy pieces since the mid-60s. Expect the fashion house to experience a major surge next year since Pinterest Predicts is betting on the fact that castlecore will conquer all of our closets.
How did our friends over at Pinterest come to such a conclusion? Well, users are searching for everything from "blue medieval dress" (up 85 percent) to "chainmail necklace" (up 45 percent). In case you're wondering, the excitement also extends to home decor with "castle house plans" surging.
While we can't really get into the whole impending medieval dress obsession, we're all in on chain mail. Historically referring to armor comprised of linking small metal rings, there's something very fashion-forward about the process. See Rabanne. The dazzling metallic creations are made for New Year's Eve or any major milestone.
For this list, we're sticking to more traditional takes of silver and black. Even with that restriction, there's plenty to choose from. And not just thanks to Rabanne. Isabel Marant, Jil Sander, Versace and Sportmax all offer exquisite designs that double as sartorial shields. There are also less-expensive options. Like Ancient Greek Sandals' glitzy footwear for $127, Karl Lagerfeld Jeans' branded chainmail top at $159 and Silence + Noise's metallic tank top priced at $99.
Shop the best chain mail clothing, shoes and accessories below. Some are more suited to spring and summer rather than winter, but, heck, you have a whole year to embrace the trend.
Rabanne Fringed Asymmetric Chainmail Top, $1,788 at Mytheresa
Isabel Marant Dazzling Scarf Necklace, $272 at LuisaViaRoma
Amina Muaddi Cameron Crystal-Embellished Chainmail and Metallic Leather Mules in Silver, $602 at Net-a-Porter
Karen Millen Mirrored Chainmail Wrap Midaxi Skirt, $109 at Karen Millen
Jil Sander Chainmail Drop Earrings, $456 at Mytheresa
Rabanne Silver Chainmail Pocket Bag, $1,220 at Rabanne
Silence + Noise Shine On Metallic Chainmail Tank Top, $99 at Urban Outfitters
Elsa Peretti Mesh Triangle Necklace, $1,200 at Tiffany & Co.
Khéla Susu Chain Top, $330 at Khéla
Rabanne Chainmail Adjustable Belt, $344 at Farfetch
Amina Muaddi Cameron Leather-Trimmed Chainmail Shoulder Bag, $1,167 at Net-a-Porter
Ancient Greek Sandals Barbara Chainmail Detailing Sandals, $127 at Farfetch
Versace Chainmail Pencil Skirt, $3,900 at Mytheresa
Sportmax Crystal-Embellished Mesh Top, $247 at SENSER
Jil Sander Chainmail-Embellished Leather Mules, $945 at Net-a-Porter
Escama Studio Flap Shoulder Bag in Francisca, $92 at Escama Studio
Rabanne Chainmail Fringed Scarf, $461 at Farfetch
Isabel Marant Embellished Chainmail Earrings, $206 at Mytheresa
Karl Lagerfeld Jeans Chainmail Top, $159 at Farfetch
