Gigi Hadid Revives a Granny Accessory

Is Gigi Hadid scared that her sunglasses will fall from her face and tumble to the floor? Fearful she might lose them in the depths of a bottomless hobo bag? Misplace them in the back of a private black car? Based on her recent accessory choice, these are all safe assumptions. This morning—also the day after her birthday—the supermodel stepped out in a pair of white-frame shades with a signature beloved by retirees everywhere: an eyeglasses chain, this one made from pearls. She sported the Golden-Ager specs with a Rolling Stones tie-dye hoodie, light-wash carpenter jeans by Sandro, and black Dr. Martens boots.

Granny chic isn’t a complete stretch for the young runway walker. The elder-glam aesthetic has dotted runways for a few seasons now, whether in the form of babushka scarves at Gucci or magpie silhouettes at Balenciaga. (In fact, Balenciaga released a silver-plated eyeglasses chain a few years back in Fall 2016. It’s currently out of stock and listed for $495.) The chains have since been making elevated cameos everywhere. Chloé produced a pin-thin version in gold-hued bronze and street style–beloved label Staud rendered the lengthy trinket in chunky tortoiseshell and wood. Getting older has never looked so good—or chic.

Here, see eight eyewear chains to snap up before Gigi or any stylish senior does.