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You’d be forgiven for thinking that classic shades like black and brown should be your default choice when it comes to investing in a forever bag. However, to overlook more uplifting and statement colors would be a mistake. Not only can an eye-popping hue add personality to everything from all-black outfits to blue denim and enliven your everyday look, it can also speak to the optimism we’ve seen running throughout the SS21 and FW21 collections – and that is still picking up steam. Take Saint Laurent’s exquisite ‘Le Carré’ shoulder bag. Sleek, sumptuous and cast in pure sunshine yellow, this cult piece is just as wearable as its more muted counterparts and has the added bonus of putting a smile on your face – guaranteeing that it will hold a cherished place in your closet for years to come.

And this vogue for vitality isn’t limited to handbags. Jewelry designer Roxanne Assoulin’s technicolor jewels, worn by everyone from Gigi Hadid to Julia Roberts, are an easy way to add joy to any outfit. Consider her stackable enamel bracelets the perfect finishing touch to any look – and an easy way for minimalists to dip their toe into rainbow dressing. Elsewhere, for jewelry purists, yellow-gold pieces by distinctive labels such as Alighieri, whose molten designs reference the work of the medieval poet Dante, promise to pop against sun-kissed skin.

For junior fashion editor and tailoring obsessive Marquessa Lucas-Box, the prospect of returning to the office soon and socializing alfresco with friends has her hankering to add new suiting to her collection. Which is why, when this chic cotton tweed blazer by Acne Studios dropped on NET-A-PORTER this week, she had to have it.

“This single-breasted, tailored tweed blazer by Acne Studios is the trans-seasonal piece every woman needs in her wardrobe. As the weather in London warms up, I’ll be styling mine with a simple tee and jeans during the day, then, after dark, I’ll swap in tailored pants and barely-there heels for a more elevated look. Of course, the true allure of this piece is its versatility. When summer comes to an end, I’ll be wearing it layered up under a coat and over a turtleneck. This perfectly cut blazer will keep me feeling and looking fresh all year round.”

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