Andy Sachs puts the T-bar necklace back in the spotlight

Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs has put the T-bar necklace back into circulation with a look that feels polished, personal and easy to wear. The styling formula now gathering momentum pairs the front-fastening silhouette with pearls, turning a once niche detail into an everyday stack that reads as modern and unisex rather than costume-driven.

The renewed attention gathered around The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is scheduled to debut in 2026. In New York City, where Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep were filming in August 2025, the sequel’s costume team used jewelry from Jemma Wynne, Marlo Laz and Briony Raymond. Hathaway’s character was repeatedly seen in a signature necklace, the kind of repeat-wear accessory that signals a wardrobe, not a one-off look.

Jemma Wynne’s co-founders, Jenny Klatt and Stephanie Wynne Lalin, said they were excited to see Hathaway wearing the Forme diamond toggle necklace in the film. The label described the piece as sculptural, understated, refined yet bold, a useful shorthand for why the T-bar format lands so well on screen and off it. It has enough geometry to register at a glance, but it still sits close to the body and works with tailoring, a white shirt or a softer pearl strand.

The shape’s staying power is not accidental. Missoma traces the T-bar fastening to toggle clasps on antique watch chains, with the bar originally used to secure pocket watches to waistcoats in the late 19th century before becoming a front-facing design element. That history gives the necklace its modern-minimalist look with a vintage twist, and it explains why the piece feels rooted in utility rather than trend noise. It was made to function before it was made to decorate.

That practical lineage is part of the appeal now. Missoma and other sellers frame T-bar necklaces as versatile gold-and-silver staples that can be worn solo or layered with chains and pearls. Grazia has called the style a unisex, modern-heirloom staple, which is exactly the right frame for a piece with strong visual lines, clear provenance and high outfit mileage. The T-bar is back because it does what the best everyday jewelry does: it earns repeated wear without asking for attention every time.