Alex Monroe Bumblebee necklace sells out at Christmas

Alex Monroe’s Bumblebee necklace proved a popular festive gift, with every UK stockist selling out of the design in the run up to Christmas.

The designer has now created a version of the Bumblebee necklace studded with black cz, which will be stocked exclusively at online fashion boutique Net-a-Porter. Alex Monroe said that it expects the design to sell out also.

Alex Monroe has been selling at Net-A-Porter for three seasons.

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