Razzle Dazzle: Fall Accessories Report
Posted by bellastraniera - 03/08/09 at 05:08 pm
On newsstands today is WWD’s fall accessories report, an important precursor to the September issue of the big mags – especially now that accessories may be your primary means of updating your look. Despite gloomy economic forecasts, fall accessories are all about glitz: sequins, sparkle, fur, and feathers abound. Here are some trends to track and some of the best buys from the issue, which spans labels from J.Crew to Givenchy.
Out
Chunky heel platforms
’70s
Knee-height boots
Oversized hobo bags
Minimalism
In
Pencil heel platforms
’80s
Over-the-knee boots or ankle booties
Rose gold
Black and gold
Crossbody bags (right)
LED watches
Studs
Feathered headbands
Animal patterns, especially zebra
Bright spring colors for fall
Black and gold
Michael Jackson fashion – sparkly gloves and fedoras
Zippers as extraneous decoration
Embellishment
Best Buys
Almost all of these items are not on the market yet, but keep your eyes peeled once the fall merch starts coming in to these stores:
Chloe Sevingny’s shoe line for Bass, prices starting at $200 at Opening Ceremony
Calvin Klein waxed calfskin crossbody bag (above, $298 at Macy’s)
Felix Rey feather headband (left, $65 at Henri Bendel)
Geox leather oxford (below, $180)
Me & Kashmere zebra cashmere scarf ($178 at Henri Bendel)
Nina sequin pumps (right, $100 at ninashoes.com)
Noir octopus cubic zirconia ring ($175 at Big Drop)
J.Crew glass, acrylic, stone, and gold-plated brass necklace ($115)
Streets Ahead gold-plated zinc and leather belt ($264)
Thea Grant brass necklaces ($220-$295 at theagrant.com)
Falke polyamide, elastane, and cotton tights ($26 at falke.com)
Rachel Rachel Roy hematite metal necklace ($85)
L.A.M.B. washed lambskin and patent PVC bag ($325 at Bloomingdale’s)
see the entire WWD 2009 Fall Accessories Issue
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