Spring 2017 Accessories Trends

File these under “Things We Didn’t Know We Needed.” From Louis Vuitton’s Petite Malle–shaped iPhone case to Balenciaga’s pillowy tote, we want these items simply because they’re unexpected and fun—and because we don’t already own them. Above-the-shoulder sparkle is still trending for Spring, but the fresh way to do it is with mismatched earrings. At Marni and Alexander McQueen, the effect was of a woman who reached into a jewel box, clipped on the first two earrings she found, and walked out the door without a second thought. Is this the end of the Stan Smith? Sport sandals—from logoed pool slides to Teva-like platforms—are Spring’s alternative for injecting a little comfort and athleticism into your look. Today’s busy woman needs a bag that moves with her, even better if it’s hands-free. Think beyond the cross-body with a backpack or hip-slung bag that let’s you keep emailing, Instagram-ing, and coffee sipping while you’re on the go. Spring’s colorful lenses—from retro yellow to pale blue and pink—will lend a pretty wash of color to a bare face. Perhaps it’s global warming’s increasingly bizarre effect on the weather—many of Spring’s dresses were shown not with sandals, but with sturdy leather boots you can wear well into fall. Need a bag that fits your laptop, lunch, and a second outfit, with room to spare? Consider these XXL options from Balenciaga, Gucci, and Loewe. With piled-on layering on the wane, designers are pitching tights and gloves to add something extra. Forget basic black and taupe, though—in this case, bolder is definitely better. Women might need a tote that does it all during the day, but after dark, they want the bare essentials—phone, card case, lipstick, and a bite-size bag to carry them in. Heels are back—but don’t panic. The best ones this season have a modest, truly walkable heel, all the better to balance out the oversize blazers and khaki pants you’ll be living in.

Spring 2017 Accessories Trends

Loewe

Balenciaga

Céline

Christopher Kane