New accessories show diversity
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It can’t be helped: After weeks of top designer runway previews of spring styles at marathon fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris, the eye started to wander and it caught the newest trends for handbags and shoes.
Accessories tend to be more widely available and affordable — although that’s a relative term — and, more often than not, they fit.
And there’s probably a handbag with a structured shape or a snakeskin shoe on the market already, so early adopters can look way ahead of the curve if they’re paying attention.
“Accessories aren’t as big of a commitment as apparel,” says Tracey Lomrantz Lester, women’s editorial director at Gilt.
Whitney Kessler, accessories editor of trend analysis firm Stylesight, says there are plenty of choices during this particular season, but few will serve as the all-purpose bag, shoe or piece of statement jewelry.
Some options:
Boxy bags: The slouchy silhouette is on its way out, to be replaced by a stronger, smaller, more structured bag, predicts Leah Karp, accessories director at InStyle magazine. Erica Russo, fashion director for women’s accessories at Bloomindale’s, says a hand-held clutch or a larger envelope will work, too.
Time to shine: Metallics always have some presence on the catwalks, and they translate well to closets because they have timeless appeal, says Karp.
Snake surfaces: “Texture is more important than print,” declares Kessler. And there’s no more sophisticated way to do that than with snakeskin in luxe shades, such as burgundy, navy and dark green.
Play with pearls: “I love the idea that pearls are not your grandma’s pearls,” says Karp. Try multiple strands and oversized beads.
Not-so-blank canvas: Artistry details replaced more obvious bling and chunky hardware. The Chanel show, with its art gallery theme, was the standard bearer, according to Karp.
Backpacks: Russo thinks the right woman will pull off a smart backpack in style and says she is excited about the look — which seems very new.
Flat-out athletics: Sporty influences were among this season’s biggest trends, both in clothes and accessories. It’s perfectly reasonable that you’ll be wearing “a low-soled trainer” — think Nike Air or New Balance — in a color like coral with a makeup-shade feminine dresses, says Russo.
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