Lele Sadoughi Style Guide

JET MAGNOLIA CLAW CLIP

The Jet Magnolia Claw Clip is a romantic-meets-modernist take on the classic claw—sculpted jet acetate wrapped in soft velvet magnolias with luminous faux-pearl centers. It reads black-tie feminine, but its dark palette and matte-meets-lustrous finish make it infinitely wearable from a workday blowout to a Saturday dinner reservation.

10 Ways to Wear It

1. Pull hair into a low chignon and fasten with the Jet Magnolia clip, then layer two dainty gold necklaces and a slim gold watch—nothing up top competing with the florals at the nape.
2. Twist a half-up twist with the clip pinning the crown, pair with oversized tortoiseshell sunglasses, chunky gold hoops, and a cream linen blazer for an off-duty editor look.
3. Slick back a high ponytail, secure the base with the clip facing outward so the magnolias read at the side of the head, and add sculptural silver cuffs and a thin silver chain.
4. Wear it on a messy topknot with a printed silk scarf tied as a top handle on a structured bag, oversized button earrings, and a monochrome trench—Parisian errand energy.
5. Clip it onto a soft low bun, then go bold on the wrists: stacked bangles, a wide sculptural cuff, and an oversized gemstone ring—keep earrings small pearl studs so the neck stays bare and the clip is the star.
6. Style with hair worn sleek and down with a deep side part, magnolia clip securing one side, oversized black cat-eye sunglasses, a single chunky gold chain, and a black leather blazer for gallery night.
7. Pull a low ponytail with a center part, twist once and fasten with the clip horizontally, then layer three graduated necklaces in mixed metals and skip earrings entirely.
8. For a romantic dinner, pair the clip with a gathered satin blouse, rose-cut drop earrings (delicate, not statement), and a velvet ribbon tied at the wrist—period drama without the costume.
9. Wear it in a claw-style French twist with a high-neck ribbed sweater, a wide leather waist belt with gold hardware, and small huggie earrings—proportionally grounded polish.
10. Style with a slicked-back ballet bun and the clip centered at the crown, statement pearl-drop earrings, and a crisp white poplin shirt with the collar popped—clean, modern, and bridal-coded for the office.

Occasions

• After-work drinks with coworkers at the new cocktail lounge on the block
• Sunday stroll to a contemporary art exhibit opening in the gallery district
• Brunch with the girls where the dress code is 'elevated but photogenic'
• First date at a candlelit wine bar—the clip does the flirting for you
• Mother-of-the-bridge energy: garden ceremony rehearsal lunch, polished and pretty

How to Style It With Your Hair

Colors That Pair Well

• Jet black
• Ivory
• Camel
• Soft blush
• Champagne gold
• Pearl white
• Chocolate brown
• Slate grey

Matching Lele Sadoughi Pieces

• LAPIS MARLENE CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED HEADBAND
• CREAM TERRAZZO BAROQUE DOUBLE DROP EARRINGS
• JET TORTOISE PETUNIA HAIR PIN

Styling Tips

• Anchor the clip at the nape or side of the head, not the crown, so the velvet magnolias sit at eye level with your conversation partner—where they catch the most light.
• Because the florals are already dimensional and pearl-centered, keep earrings scaled down (pearl studs, small huggies, or fine drops) to let the clip own the silhouette.
• Spot clean only—keep the velvet away from hairspray and perfume; a soft dry brush will lift lint without crushing the hand-set petals.
• Mirror the palette: black, ivory, and pearl translate flawlessly, but the clip also warms beautifully against camel and chocolate—try it with a chocolate slip dress for evening.