We rarely see celebrities recycle their outfits, especially at red carpet events. Once they have been photographed in their designer clothes, they usually store them safely in the back of their closets so they do not wear them out in public again.
There are certain items that our celebs get attached to and wear repeatedly. One example is the Cartier “Love” bracelet, which Ashley Madekwe is fond of. She has been spotted wearing the classic bangle we all know and love several times.
Ashley Madekwe wore a vibrant aqua Cushnie et Ochs neoprene scuba dress from the Spring 2013 collection, featuring a distinctive cut-out detail, to the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN / Bridow / Daniel Tanner / Brian To)
The Cartier “Love” bracelet is an iconic piece of jewelry created in 1969 by designer Aldo Cipullo for the renowned French jewelry and watchmaker Cartier. The bracelet quickly became famous for its unique and symbolic design.
Ashley Madekwe shows off her gold Charlotte Olympia clutch and Cartier “Love” bracelet at the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on June 3, 2013 (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN / Bridow / Daniel Tanner / Brian To)
Ashley Madekwe wore the bracelet with a Giorgio Armani dress and Christian Louboutin heels while attending the ABC Party during the 2013 TCA Winter Press Tour event at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa.
Ashley Madekwe radiates elegance in a sheer black dress embellished with oversized floral accents, complemented by a chic, high-neck collar and soft, natural makeup (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN / Bridow / Daniel Tanner / Brian To)
The “Love” bracelet is crafted with a distinctive circular band, usually made of gold (yellow, white, or rose), and features a series of screw motifs around its circumference. This design is intended to symbolize unbreakable love and commitment.
Ashley Madekwe wearing a Giorgio Armani dress and Christian Louboutin heels at the ABC TCA 2013 Party at Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, California, on January 10, 2013 (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN / Bridow / Daniel Tanner / Brian To)
One of the bracelet’s most notable features is its locking mechanism. The bracelet is secured using a special screwdriver that comes with it, which means it is designed to be “locked” onto the wrist, symbolizing a committed relationship much like wedding bands do.
The bracelet is not meant to be taken off regularly, emphasizing permanence and security in love. Kylie Jenner once said she could not remove one of her Cartier Love bracelets for about four years.
Accentuating her wrist is the iconic Cartier “Love” bracelet in gold, paired with a detailed silver floral bangle, creating a juxtaposition of timeless luxury and ornate design (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN / Bridow / Daniel Tanner / Brian To)
She also wore the bracelet, a Kimberly Ovitz dress, and Christian Louboutin shoes to the Trevor Project’s 2012 Trevor Live, which was held at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
Ashley Madekwe exudes confidence in a minimalist slate-gray dress, complemented by her signature sleek hairdo and a bold, deep red lip color, capturing a modern, refined elegance (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN / Bridow / Daniel Tanner / Brian To)
Ashley Madekwe wearing a Kimberly Ovitz dress with Christian Louboutin sandals at the Trevor Live event for The Trevor Project held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on December 2, 2012 (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN / Bridow / Daniel Tanner / Brian To)
Ashley Madekwe’s wrist is adorned with a Cartier “Love” bracelet, complementing her dark manicure and sophisticated metallic clutch for a cohesive and polished accessory statement (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN / Bridow / Daniel Tanner / Brian To)
The famed ‘Love’ bracelet comes in several renditions—silver, yellow gold, white gold, pink gold, and more. This classic piece of jewelry looks good with everything, making it a go-to accessory for many celebrities.
Another reason stars like Ashley wear it so much is that it is not easy to take off. This particular style has a screw fastening lock, and one cannot just slip it off the wrist. It is an excellent fashion investment if you are willing to splurge.
Cartier “Love” Bracelet in Pink Gold, $6,350