Accessories Scene: Milan Fashion Week Spring 2019

Designs were fashion-forward and eye-catching, yet functional and sophisticated.

MILAN — Eye- catching, yet functional and sophisticated at the same time, accessories in Milan popped with colors, embroideries, applications and fashion-forward designs.

Here is a selection from Milan:

The luxury designer unveiled a Swarovksi-adorned slide ideal for next summer. The best part? It's a two-in-one style. “You can wear it as a flat — or as jewelry for your beach or pool party,” he said. He also offered a striking metal chain version of the style. Elsewhere, stiletto sandals were paired with socks, while a new plexi heel was introduced to match clutches. And an elegant laser=cut sandal featured a leopard heel. the word ‘strength' was top of mind as she designed the spring collection. “There is glamour, of course, but the glamour is an irreverent expression of feminine power and self-determination.” Choi said she wanted to create drama out of the simple elements of a shoe. She modeled her modern take on the d'Orsay — a stretched silhouette with a sculptural block heel finished a slick caramel patent leather. “It's for the girl who wants to be able to move, but who's still standing tall and looking divine,” said Choi. Other standouts included a caged slingback with crystal appliqué, backless mules with buckled straps and a series of pointy-toe slingbacks. While the brand isn't revealing photos of its dramatic new sneaker — out next month — they're sure to be Instagram favorites. The bejeweled style features a diamond-inspired translucent sole that took more than a month to develop. heritage brand — which has taken over historical Milan spaces for its presentations since it relaunched two years ago — unveiled its spring 2019 collection in the The Biblioteca Ambrosiana, a 17th-century library in Milan. Leather-clad books and art from Da Vinci and Caravaggio made for a captivating backdrop for the shoes, worn by models who appeared relaxed in the serene atmosphere. A series of white statement shoes — boots, mules and pumps — were adorned with fringe details and displayed alongside neoclassical busts.

“It's everyday red carpet style.” That's how Giuseppe Zanotti summed up his spring 2019 collection. The presentation had sophisticated yet wearable heels, attention-grabbing crystal and floral embellishments — and Zanotti's unexpected collab shoes with rising New York designer Christian Cowan. Zanotti also displayed his Michael Jackson “Tribute” sneakers and showed off the legendary musician's original “Bad” jacket, which had its own bodyguard. Equally noteworthy was the designer's expansion of the collection into more sophisticated daytime sandals and mules with lower heels.

A flea market-styled presentation featured a monochromatic peach set inspired by the California sunset — with spring 2019 product splashed throughout. Mule sandals in patent leather were decked out with the brand's stripe detailing, while gold laser-cut mirrored slides were updates of a 1939 archival style. On the sneaker front, the Swiss heritage brand is launching two styles for spring. First, it's bringing back the Bally Champion style, worn by tennis star Jakob Hlasek in 1990. Meanwhile, the Vulko kicks, which come in both high-tops and low-tops, are stamped with the longitude and latitude coordinates of Schônenwerd, Switzerland, the brand's home base.

Logos are everywhere and Valextra, a company that is no-logo, presented a new take