Accessories
Accessories
Thom Browne
Thom Browne built a new uniform from the old ingredients of American tailoring. He began in New York’s West Village in 2001 with five made-to-measure suits, then made shrunken proportions, cropped trousers and red-white-blue grosgrain part of a very recognizable vocabulary. The clothes are disciplined, but the humor is always close to the surface.
Smythson: Frank Smythson's London Paper and Leather Goods
Frank Smythson opened the first Smythson boutique in London in 1887, and the brand still makes everyday paper and leather goods. I look at the diaries and small leather objects worth keeping.
TOHUM
Jewelry that feels found rather than manufactured, even when the finish is polished. Verda Alaton founded the Istanbul label after years of studying anthropology, collecting tribal art and traveling through Asia and Africa, turning shells, stones and metal into expressive talismans. The pieces are bold in shape but still close to the body, which is where their natural materials make the most sense.
Sonia Petroff Jewelry
Sonia Petroff’s accessories turn the belt and jewel into small works of theater. The original designer built a career across Rome, Valentino, Nina Ricci and Balmain, and today Maria Leoni-Sceti draws from an archive of more than 800 pieces to keep that exuberant language in motion. Enamel, resin, leather and gold-tone metal bring a distinctly playful kind of glamour.
Valesque Bags: Slim Handles, Satin and Velvet Shoulder Bags
Valesque bags are built around slim handles and concealed hardware instead of visible logos, in satin, velvet and nylon. The Berlin label was founded in 2023 by Valeska Dütsch and Sophie Berianidze, and I go through its shoulder bags and totes.
Fortune Croissant Bag: The Lemaire Bag Shaped Like Its Name
The Lemaire Fortune Croissant bag is a curved, hardware-light shoulder bag in leather or wool felt, with just a strap and a zip. I go through how the two materials behave, the mini and medium sizes, and the version I would own.
YSL Earrings Put The Monogram At Ear Level
YSL earrings repeat one graphic, the Cassandre monogram, across studs, hoops, drops and threaders. I look at how scale and movement change the same mark at ear level.
The Top Handle Bag Wants a Place in the Day
A concise look at the top handle bag as a focal point, balanced by coats and shoes that keep the wider wardrobe in view.
Restyle Old Clothes With Vintage Accessories
Vintage accessories restyle old clothes: clip-on earrings, silk scarves and belts are the cheapest way to make an outfit feel new. I show how I use each one on clothes I already own.
Bold Earrings for Fall, and How to Wear Them
Big earrings are back in rotation, and the small huggie is taking a break. These groups cover sculptural gold, dramatic drops, pearls and stones, and statement hoops, with the clothes that let them stand out. Keep the neckline simple and the earrings do the rest.
The Fall 2026 Trend Forecast, Four Ways In
Four ideas keep coming up in the fall 2026 forecast: Art Deco glamour, an updated take on ladylike dressing, body-skimming shapes and pieces with a sense of humour. This edit gives each idea its own outfit, built from pieces that work on their own as well as together. Start with the one that sounds most like you and leave the rest.
Art Deco Jewelry Is Having a Revival
Art Deco jewelry is back, with onyx, jade, mother of pearl, spirals and fan shapes turning up across new collections. This edit covers the pieces themselves, from carved stone necklaces to geometric gold, and the dresses and bags to wear with them. Most of it works just as well with a sweater as with a gown.
Tiny Bags, Pouches and Slim Wallets for Fall
Small bags are having a moment again, and not just for evenings. These picks cover tiny top handles, pouches and clutches, small shoulder bags and crossbodies, all sized for a phone, a card case and a lipstick. Each one can go from daytime errands to dinner without looking out of place.
Suede Handbags for Fall, Four Shapes
Suede is the fall bag fabric, soft to the touch and richer in colour than smooth leather. These picks cover four shapes: slouchy totes, structured top handles, evening clutches and shoulder bags. Chocolate brown and sandy beige are the colours to look for, though there are brighter options too.
Work Totes and Top Handles for the Office
A good work bag has to hold a laptop, a lunch and a change of shoes, and still look polished in a meeting. These picks cover structured totes, ladylike top handles, canvas and nylon options and large totes built for a full day. Each one is sized for a real workday.
Croc Bags in Style 2026: Fall's Five Bag Shapes
Croc bags are in style for fall 2026, one of five clear shapes with big carryalls, east-west styles, slouchy top handles and evening clutches. I give each shape its own section, from croc-effect leather to clutches.
Burgundy Bags, From Merlot to Oxblood
Burgundy is the most wearable colour for a fall bag, rich enough to feel seasonal and dark enough to work with almost everything. This edit covers shades from merlot to oxblood in clutches, top handles and shoulder bags, with outfits built around white and navy. Each bag works as a neutral with a little extra warmth.
Scandinavian Fashion Brands to Know
Scandinavian fashion is clean lines and practical pieces, from Stockholm labels like Toteme and Acne Studios to Copenhagen brands. I go through Toteme, Acne Studios, Cecilie Bahnsen, Skall, Our Legacy, Lié Studio and Liffner.
Modern Jewelry Labels Worth Knowing
A new wave of independent jewelry labels is making pieces with real shape, from sculpted silver to reworked pearls. This edit gathers designs from Sophie Buhai, Completedworks, Paola Sighinolfi, Lié Studio and more, grouped by the look each one does best. Pick the label that matches how you already dress and build from there.
The Fall Jewelry Box
Heavy gold, odd pearls and stones the color of turning leaves.
Louis Vuitton Handbags, From Monogram Classics to Minis
Louis Vuitton bags are easiest to choose once you know the shapes, so this edit groups them by style, from the Neverfull and OnTheGo totes to the Speedy, Alma, Noe, Capucines and Twist. It ends with the hobos, pochettes, Petite Malle, Vernis and the archive shapes that resale keeps alive.
Miu Miu Sunglasses in Every Shape, From Oval to Mask
Miu Miu sunglasses move from oval and round frames into square, rectangular, cat-eye, aviator and mask shapes. I like choosing by mood: a quieter curve with tailoring, or a sharper outline when the rest of the outfit stays simple.
Rene Caovilla Heels: Crystal Ankle Wraps and Evening Sandals
Rene Caovilla heels are known for jeweled ankle straps and sculptural stilettos. This edit collects the pairs currently on offer, from crystal-wrapped sandals to simple pumps. They are made to be the center of an evening outfit.
Jacquemus Bag Guide: Minis, Clutches and Shoulder Styles
A Jacquemus bag is instantly recognizable for its playful proportions and clean lines. This edit sorts the Jacquemus bag by style, from tiny minis to clutches and shoulder bags. Find the shape that fits your day.