What Would Carolyn Martens Wear?

Carolyn
Martens is one of the female leads in Killing Eve. An MI6 boss heavily involved in Cold War
relations and with many Russian friends she is a force to be reckoned
with. Her steely determination and the
way she commands respect are traits which we all admire, and Fiona Shaw plays
Carolyn to perfection, never giving much away but always stealing the scene.
Carolyn's
style is very understated but expensive.
She's an eccentric character for sure, taking meetings in the bath and
always able to surprise, but her style is less wild. She often opts for softly tailored pieces
which contrast with her no-nonsense approach to work and life but this
juxtaposition gives her a strong femininity which really comes through.
Carolyn
doesn't wear a lot of jewellery, and in fact rarely wears a necklace, unless
she's on a date or business dinner. We
think she would opt for one of our Vivid necklaces, a modern style with a
rub-over mount, with her birthstone, or perhaps Kenny's. We don't know her birthday but we think she
would look fabulous with the garnet, iolite or amethyst options to suit the
darkness in her personality and her style of dress.
We don't see
Carolyn wearing a diverse range of jewellery, she seems to know what she likes
and sticks with that. She does wear a
wedding ring, but there's no mention of a Mr Martens on the scene. The ring she wears isn't obviously featured
in any scenes but the closest match to our collection is the Clementine
ring. This large oval citrine ring has a
gold and silver mount; adorned with cubic zirconia and the associations that
citrine has make it perfect for Carolyn to wear. Citrine promotes self-awareness, group
cohesion and good interpersonal relationships. It is also said to enhance
clarity of mind and creativity, all things which a top MI6 agent needs.
Carolyn
Martens is rarely seen without earrings.
She chooses between statement earrings and studs, often wearing a pearl
set. Our Pearl Candy earrings are a
great match for the ones she wears in the show, and our Catch A Star pearl
studs are also very close in style to Carolyn's favourite pearl studs. Our Arabian Nights earrings, with cabochon
lapis lazuli, would also be right up her street and would look great with her
sharp yet elegant dress sense. Our
Sapphire Serenity studs would also be a typical Carolyn pair, worn with a navy
blue outfit when she needs to have a serious discussion with her Russian
counterparts.
She also
appears to like mixing metals in her jewellery, so our Infused or Trio clip on
earrings would be favourite pairs for her.
The comfort grip back makes them wearable all day without any pinching
or discomfort and the last thing a secret agent needs is a distraction. The Clementine earrings which match the ring
would also be a good choice for her, as they would be a great pair to wear on a
business dinner or date when she needs to make an impression.
If you want to emulate Carolyn's style, stick with stud earrings, a smart dress watch and inconspicuously tailored clothes. Well cut trousers and a blouse are her standard clothes, but she's also quite partial to a high neck and a chunky knit.