To celebrate the highly anticipated live-action remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid on May 26th, Pandora has released a collection worthy of Ariel’s treasure trove.
Inspired by the film’s key themes and characters, the brand’s creative directors, Filippo Ficarelli and Francesco Terzo, have created seven unique pieces including rings, earrings, and charms, all of which can be mixed and matched and worn with Pandora’s signature charm bracelet or snake chain necklace.
Embracing the #Mermaidcore trend, the collection incorporates iridescent details, seashell motifs, and pearl accents with a magical effect. The Ariel pendant (and Sebastian charm) are perhaps the most literal in their interpretation, but the design duo took a more nuanced approach to pay homage to the captivating villain of the movie, Ursula.
“Our inspiration was drawn from the diverse characters and friendships that strengthen Ariel’s story,” explains Ficarelli. “We wanted to stay true to the live-action film and, at the same time, give the pieces a more naturalistic representation.”
“With Sebastian’s charm, for example, one claw is larger than the other, just like in real male crabs,” adds Terzo. “And Ursula is such an iconic character in The Little Mermaid. We chose to amplify and simplify her representation, opting for an intensely purple lacquered artificial pearl to finish the piece.”
