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Folklore frocks, statement accessories and a bit of iphone glam: discover the coming season’s must-haves
BACK TO BLACK
Attitude has been ramped up this season in the world of accessories. Because while they may be black, these handbags are anything but boring. From leather paillettes and chain handles at Paco Rabanne to nylon safety-belt shoulder straps and slogan-emblazoned totes at Off-white, these pieces are all about making a statement. And if you’re the kind of girl who can survive the day with just a lipstick, phone and credit card, opt for the jewellery-box-like numbers at South Korea’s The Volon and France’s Moynat— tiny dancing ballerinas not included.
CHANDELIER CHIC
Worried that your selfies are becoming generic? Help is at hand in the form of shoulder-grazing earrings in gold or silver—or even multicoloured gems. Not just for parties, statement earrings this season are designed to be worn day and night, with glittering ball gowns or casual denim shirts—and always two at a time. Not since the ’80s have ears been so dazzling— though swap the bouffant hair and heavy make-up for undone locks and a clean face this time around.
MAKING A SPECTACLE
From the orangehued aviators of the ’70s to the bubblegum pink spectacles of ’90s girl power, tinted glasses have been in and out of fashion for decades. Designers are now bringing together the best looks of the past with oversized rosetinted spectacles at Alexander Mcqueen and Miami Vice-style multicoloured pairs at Loewe, Gucci and Prada. Wear with loose locks and lots of mascara. KNIFE WORK During AW17 fashion month, so many editors and buyers wore Balenciaga’s over-the-knee spandex knife-edge boot that the shows started looking like ’80s exercise classes, albeit fabulously fashionable ones. Every season has an It shoe that defines the look of the coming months. Last year it was the Gucci backless loafer. This year it’s thigh-high, rainbowcoloured spandex that flatters the leg and elevates any outfit.
AROUD THE PHONE
It phone cases are the new It bags. Fashion’s most fabulous are often spotted waltzing in and out of the shows with just a front-row invitation and a phone in their manicured hands. But leaving the statement bag behind means your mobile needs to be looking runway-ready. Enter the designer iphone: From Gucci to Fendi, international brands are now selling cute, creative cases for women whose daily needs are fulfilled by Uber, Instagram and emails.