The belly chain is back: from the catwalks to the star style - the jewel of the season

This spring, the belly chain is back as a fashion accent inspired by the style of the 90s and early 2000s. Designers are opting for subtle and ethereal patterns that harmonise with a sun tan and precisely adapt to any body type, making it a versatile jewel for the season.
 

The belly chain is this season's absolute must-have, according to leading designers. During Chanel's show in Marseille - on the roof of the iconic La Cité Radieuse - it appeared in different interpretations: from metallic to delicately clean versions. The French fashion house styled it with crystal accents, worn skin-tight as an elegant complement to summer silhouettes.

With her debut collection for Chloé Spring-Summer 2025, Shemena Kamali revives the spirit of the '70s through a contemporary bohemian prism. Her fashion show was filled with ethereal gowns draped in XXL silhouettes, suede bags, amulet necklaces and - last but not least - belly chains that assert her position as a key accessory in the boho-chic style.

How do stars wear belly chains?

While we mostly associate this glamorous accessory with hot summer days, in 2025 it's boldly moving beyond the beach and onto city streets. Rihanna was one of the first to popularize gold and diamond body chains, making them a fashion statement. Today, this ‘second-skin jewel’ is once again among the favorites of fashion icons - BLACKPINK's Jenny wore it on the front row of Chanel's fall-winter 2025-2026 show, and Anok Yai chose it for Gigi Hadid's birthday party. Both opted for jewels from Ailes, the brand that is yet to conquer the jewellery world. Wear it with a short top, day or night - the effect is guaranteed.
 

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Anok Yai

Messika
Since 2006, Valérie Messika has run the eponymous French jewellery house, where she tames diamonds into elegant and daring shapes. With her characteristic free look and modern aesthetic, she turns the belly chain into a symbol of ultra-chic and contemporary luxury.


Messika - 2025

Jacquie Aiche
Creating her first wristlet nearly two decades ago, Jacquie Aiche launched her eponymous brand that quickly became a style icon for California girls. Her ‘second skin jewelry’ soon spanned the entire body, from anklets to body and belly chains. Rihanna, Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid are among the stars popularising this bohemian yet seductive style.


Jacquie Aiche

Ailes
A new star on the jewellery scene, the Ailes brand was created by Emirati sisters Hind and Fatma Ismail Janahi. Their vision? To create unique, vibrant and exquisitely crafted jewellery that resembles miniature works of art. Their distinctive style quickly caught the attention of fashion icons like Anok Yai, establishing Ailes as a name that has yet to make a mark in the world of high fashion.


Ailes