For the Givenchy spring 2012 runway show in Paris, house head honcho Riccardo Tisci adorned his models with gigantic shark teeth — precious metal versions of the dinky, real-deal necklaces second graders buy at Sea World. The look was a hit, and the oceans’ fiercest fish have been in fashion ever since.
In honor of Shark Week, here are the best shark-inspired looks one can find — from clothing to jewelry and even something for him. For the question isn’t “what are you doing for Shark Week?” kids — as always, it’s “what are you wearing?”
Shark attaché
A treasure box for flaunting some serious fashion chomps.
Edie Parker acrylic clutch, $1,595 at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave.
Bite on
When great style dangles right in front of you, take the bait.
Dezso by Sara Beltrán 18k rose gold half-hoop earrings, $420 at barneys.com
Moment of tooth
Sharp dressing starts with a wild accessory.
Givenchy stone shark tooth necklace in brass and pyrite, $1,565 at fowardforward.com
Sea bling
Keep sharks handy. Just don’t prick your finger.
House of Harlow 1960 gold-tone shark-tooth ring, $78 at zappos.com
Fin-ship bracelet
Be the catch of the day with this charming bauble.
Shark Week bracelet, $75 at venessaarizaga.com
Buoys club
Finish your look with Jaws, gentlemen, and all is sure to go swimmingly.
Jan Leslie sterling silver and hand-painted enamel cuff links, $395 at neimanmarcus.com
Gills, gills, gills
Sharks don’t have to be scary! Show off your style in this quirky shift.
migh-T by Kumiko Watari silk blend shift dress, $436 at farfetch.com
Sharp sounds
Let the beat drop with a shark coming in one ear and out the other.
Decor Craft Inc. earbuds, $14.99 at modcloth.com
Ocean palette
Look fresh-faced all the time in the season’s beauty colors and help out a great cause. (This brand partners with different charities to benefit animals!)
Chantecaille “Save the Sharks” eye and cheek palette, $83 at net-a-porter.com
Different strokes
No one will want to swim away from you in this cute skater skirt.
Printed silk-blend “Jaws” skirt, $45 at nerdalertcreations.com
Just keep swimming
Scare off unwanted sea creatures with a shark-printed bathing suit.
Spandex “Colossus” bathing suit, $275 at wearehandsome.com