For her new collaboration with Messika Jewelry and High Jewelry Maison, Kendall Jenner looks back on the highlights from this exceptional shoot, and talks about her passions and her vision of jewelry.
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Valérie Messika envisaged this new campaign as a contemporary road movie where you appear as a mysterious and hypnotic Hollywood actress. What does this theme evoke to you, and how does jewelry play a part?
KENDALL JENNER (KJ): I love the idea of old Hollywood glamour – the glam and fashion during that time was so chic. I also have always had a love for vintage cars and have my own personal collection, so when I found out the theme of this new campaign, I was really excited to be a part of it. I think adding an iconic piece of jewelry to an outfit for an event, or even mixing and matching different colors and metals to create the perfect stack for an everyday feel, is such a crucial part of an overall look.
The raw desert is a contrast to the brilliance of the latex outfits, gold and diamond jewelry in the campaign. What do you think of these stylistic choices?
KJ: The desert - matt, mineral and raw - contrasts perfectly with the brilliance of latex, gold and diamond jewelry. The cars bring a retro-chic touch with their glossy colors, leather and velvet interior. I love the mix of jewelry throughout the campaign. It is something I do with my own personal jewelry style, so it was very authentic for me and follows my aesthetic.
What is your favorite diamond jewel from the Messika 2022/2023 jewelry collection?
KJ: My favorite jewelry piece is the statement Move Link diamond necklace. It matches different outfits, depending on your mood. It can be worn shorter or longer which is also a nice touch.
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This is your second year being the face of Messika’s campaign, what made you want to continue this collaboration with Valérie Messika and the brand?
KJ: I have always loved Messika's iconic gold and diamond jewelry, and working with Valérie and the Maison was such a great experience with the first campaign. I wanted to continue growing my relationship with the brand and exploring all of their new jewelry collections with a second campaign.
What did you think of the reaction to your first Messika campaign in Saint Tropez?
KJ: I loved seeing this campaign all over the world! It is so special to see the way everything came together. I think everyone was super happy with the way the campaign turned out. It was such a great experience working in Saint-Tropez with Valérie and the team.