For everything there is a season, and right now we feel confident declaring that it’s officially Election Season. With conventions, debates and actual voting underway, what better time than now to celebrate the right to vote in style? Chic “vote” jewelry is the hot new luxury accessory, whether its a necklace, bracelet, or ring. There are also some fab fashion designer brand “vote” shoes, T-shirts and sweats. Here are some of our favorite accessories and apparel for rocking the vote in 2020.
Chic Vote Jewelry is the Hot New Luxury Accessory
It took only one night at the beginning of the Democratic Convention to ignite a desire for “Vote” jewelry.
As former First Lady, best-selling author and incredibly elegant and influential world leader Michelle Obama delivered her virtual address on the first night of the convention, she wore a delicate gold necklace with pendants spelling out the word “VOTE.”
What’s the best luxury “vote” jewelry this season?
Within minutes, the Internet was ablaze with searches for the instantly iconic necklace. In the days since, there have been numerous articles about more affordable versions of the piece; profiles of the jeweler who designed, and a general frenzy over the chic luxury “vote” jewelry, apparel and accessories that are on offer right now.
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Many of these designer items have a philanthropic element, too. In almost every case, all or part of the sale proceeds will go to non-partisan organizations working to help every American vote this season.
Here at Dandelion Chandelier, we love the energy and purposefulness that wearing a piece of “vote” jewelry or a tee can generate. ‘Cause the freedom to vote is a serious luxury that none of us should ever take for granted, right?
If you’re in on this, here are some of our favorite pieces celebrating our right to vote – and reminding us of our obligation to do so.
our favorite luxury “vote” jewelry this season
1. By Chari
Michelle Obama’s famous necklace is from the jewelry brand By Chari, a black-owned business established by designer Chari Cuthbert in 2012. While the former First Lady’s was bespoke, other versions of the design are available on the brand’s website.
The best luxury designer vote jewelry this season: “VOTE” necklace from By Chiari. Courtesy Photo.
The VOTE necklace is available in 14K yellow, rose, and white gold in small, large, or diamond letters. It requires 3-4 weeks from order to delivery, so don’t wait if you plan to rock one during election season.
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2. Uncommon Goods’ Vote Jewelry Collection
Online gifting site Uncommon Goods is home to the Vote Jewelry Collection. The limited edition collection celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage and the victory of winning the right for women to vote. And of course, it’s on-point for this year’s fall elections.
The best luxury designer vote jewelry: lapel pin from the Uncommon Goods “Vote” jewelry collection. Courtesy Photo.
The collection includes a lapel pin ($50); a bracelet ($65-85); a ring ($50-60); a pendant necklace ($68); and a letter necklace ($50) similar to the one former First Lady Michelle Obama wore for her address to the Democratic Convention. $5 from each sale will be donated to the League of Women Voters NYC.
3. Little Words Project
Nordstrom’s is showcasing a charming Little Words Project beaded bracelet ($20) with the word “Vote.”
The best luxury designer vote jewelry, apparel and shoes this season: Little Words Project “Vote” bracelet. Courtesy Photo.
It’s made to be stacked alongside some of your other favorite bracelets and bangles, and the brand has lots of election year (or any year, really) statements of strength and purpose from which to choose.
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4. Maison Irem Vote Mantra Bracelet
This red, white and blue woven bracelet ($35) from Maison Irem, available on Shopbop, is a boho-chic way to celebrate the right to vote this season.
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5. Stella and Bow
Los Angeles-based jewelry brand Stella and Bow has launched a limited-edition necklace ($65) in partnership with the non-partisan organization I am a voter. $30 from each sale will go to the organization.
Stella and Bow x I am a voter necklace. Courtesy Photo.
The necklace is currently available in 14k yellow gold or gold vermeil.
6. Lingua Franca “Vote” collection
This chic Lingua Franca “Vote” Pique cotton button-down shirt ($185) comes in several colors. We’re kind of partial to the good old red, white and blue . . .
The best fashion designer vote T-shirts, polos and sweaters: Lingua Franca. Courtesy Photo.
In addition to this shirt, the brand is offering short and long-sleeved “vote” cashmere sweaters for women, men and kids.
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7. Michael Stars #TheTeeInVote collection
#TheTeeInVote collection from LA-based contemporary brand Michael Stars was designed in collaboration with feminist icon Gloria Steinem. The project supports three grassroots organizations working to help register and get people to the polls this fall. $50,000 of sales will benefit Black Voters Matter, Voto Latino and March On.
The best fashion designer vote T-shirts: Short-sleeved tees from the #TheTeeinVote from Michael Stars. Courtesy Photo.
The collection includes short-sleeved tees ($48); long-sleeved tees ($58); scrunchies ($12); and face masks ($18).
8. Levi’s
The brand has launched a collection of limited edition tees and hoodies with the words “Vote.”
The best fashion designer vote T-shirts and hoodies: Levi’s. Courtesy Photo.
You can customize your togs with options featuring the phrase “Don’t Just — About It, Vote About It.”
9. Brother Vellies x Keds When We All Vote Sneakers
In support of When We All Vote, Brother Vellies teamed up with Keds to create this Canvassing Sneaker ($95). Each shoe features a message personally handwritten by Brother Vellies Creative Director, Aurora James. You can add a Kenyan hand-carved wooden Brother Vellies sneaker charm to finish the look. Or wear your own favorite kicks along with the crew sock version ($35).
The best luxury designer vote shoes and sneakers this season: Keds x Brother Vellies When We All Vote Canvassing Sneaker. Courtesy Photo.
When We All Vote is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization on a mission to increase participation in every election and close the race and age voting gap by changing the culture around voting. The organization was launched in 2018 by Michelle Obama, Tom Hanks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae, Chris Paul, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.
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10. Tory Burch
The All-American sportswear designer has a new collection of “Vote” T-shirts, following on the success of her 2018 collection.
The best fashion designer vote T-shirts: Tory Burch. Courtesy Photo.
One-hundred percent of the net proceeds of Tory Burch’s vote T-shirt ($68) will benefit Eighteen x 18, a platform to engage the Millennial generation, founded by actress and activist Yara Shahidi.
11. Alex Woo
This pendant necklace from jewelry designer Alex Woo comes in sterling silver ($148-168) or 14K gold ($648-688).
Alex Woo Vote Necklace. Courtesy Photo.
12. Birdies limited-edition Vote Collaboration
The cult-favorite shoe brand Birdies is on-point with a pair of loafers perfect for election season.
The best luxury designer vote shoes and sneakers this season: Birdies Vote Collection loafers. Courtesy Photo.
Birdies has teamed up with creative studio Leftys Right Mind to create a limited-edition capsule collection of hand-painted leather flats to raise awareness and encourage all women to register to vote.
Birdies is partnering with the nonprofit Step Up for this important collection. The brand has pledged $10,000 to the organization to aid in their efforts to empower and educate young women.
Chic fashion designer Vote Jewelry, apparel and accessories
That’s it! Our top dozen picks of the new collections of luxury designer “vote” jewelry, whether you’re in the market for a necklace, a bracelet or a ring. And some excellent apparel and shoes from some our favorite fashion designers, too. Whatever you’ve got going this fall, don’t forget to make a plan and vote!
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