The 7 Accessories You’ll Be Coveting This Season
From a humble pair of socks to the neckerchief, these are the biggest accessory trends of the season – and how to style them. By COLLEEN ROSS
Socks
Yes, that’s right. Socks are this season’s not-so-secret (yet most unassuming) styling weapon. Whether you’re adding a pop of color to pared-back looks or a touch of preppiness to tailoring, socks have become every tastemaker’s favorite way to tie an outfit together. The best part? It couldn’t be easier to replicate. Our absolute favorite way to elevate denim is with red socks – stock up on Lisa Yang’s ribbed cashmere ‘Zera’ pair, because you’ll want to wear them with everything from ankle-cropped pants and sneakers to barrel-leg jeans and loafers. Alternatively, take note from actor Naomi Watts by wearing Comme Si’s ‘The Yves’ ankle socks with a midi dress and heels.
LISA YANGZera ribbed cashmere socks
COMME SIThe Yves set of six ribbed cotton-blend socks
COMME SIThe Yves set of six ribbed cotton-blend socks
GUEST IN RESIDENCETwo-tone cable-knit cashmere socks
Gloves
Evoking the glamour and elegance of a bygone era, gloves can make any outfit feel more polished – with the right styling. Our top tip? Keep the length of your sleeves in mind. If they’re long, choose shorter gloves, and vice versa. Materials matter, too – those in sumptuous textures such as leather and cashmere are key to keeping things chic. Crafted from butter-soft black leather, Agnelle’s wrist-grazing gloves are beautifully detailed, with cutouts and perforations. If you’re looking to inject some color into your look, Nour Hammour’s burgundy pair in supple leather will do the trick.
NOUR HAMMOURLeather gloves
AGNELLERose leather gloves
NOUR HAMMOURSuede gloves
SAINT LAURENTLeather gloves
Belts
Whether you wear one or four at a time, belts are the chicest way to accessorize an outfit right now – just ask show-goers at fashion week, who used them to cinch the waists of oversized coats and blazers, or to add attitude to low-slung jeans and skirts. Choosing a variety of colors and textures helps to keep things interesting, while skinnier widths make them easy to stack and thread through the loops of pants. Déhanche, Tom Ford and Anderson’s versions all come with timeless hardware in a mix of gleaming silver and gold.
DÉHANCHEHollyhock Rivet eyelet-embellished leather waist belt
TOM FORDSuede belt
ANDERSON'SCroc-effect leather belt
GUCCILeather belt
Oversized aviators
Part of the joy of wearing sunglasses is the freedom they offer to experiment: from bold and statement-making to sleek and understated, there’s a pair to reflect your style and mood. Without a doubt, this season’s most popular shades are retro aviators – we’re talking oversized, ’70s-inspired frames with exaggerated teardrop-shaped, tinted lenses. Follow content creator and model Grece Ghanem’s lead by wearing Prada Eyewear’s futuristic glasses with a simple turtleneck sweater and statement drop earrings. Alternatively, try Tom Ford Eyewear’s ‘Achilles’ sunglasses on your commute with a trench coat and tailoring – just like stylist Alexandra Carl.
PRADA EYEWEAROversized aviator-style acetate sunglasses
TOM FORD EYEWEARAchilles aviator-style acetate sunglasses
BOTTEGA VENETA EYEWEARNew Knot aviator-style acetate and gold-tone sunglasses
ALAÏA EYEWEARMask large D-frame acetate sunglasses
Scarves and hoods
Practical purposes aside, a scarf is perfect for adding a touch of personality to trans-seasonal looks. The Row’s ‘Mentas’ cashmere scarf comes in the season’s favorite neckerchief silhouette, while Johnstons of Elgin’s ‘Clan’ style is patterned with heritage argyle checks. Both are great for elevating minimal outfits and look elegant draped over the shoulders of a cashmere sweater or trench coat. The same goes for knitted balaclavas, which are back and chicer than ever. A savvy way to keep your hair intact on brisk winter walks, Arch4’s version from our NET SUSTAIN edit is cable-knitted from exquisitely soft cashmere and has ribbed trims to keep it in place.
THE ROWMentas cashmere scarf
LISA YANGAstri cashmere balaclava
ARCH4Cable-knit cashmere balaclava
JOHNSTONS OF ELGINClan argyle cashmere scarf
Hair accessories
From oversized scrunchies to sculptural metal hair ties, statement hair accessories were spotted on and off the runways this season. Pearl and chainmail tiaras were used to crown slicked-back updos at Simone Rocha, while studded headpieces sat atop flowing locks at Versace. For a simple take on the trend, try Lié Studio’s ‘The Thea’ hair tie – crafted from silver-plated brass, the curved shape is perfect for framing a sleek ponytail. Alternatively, use Gigi Burris’s ‘Frances’ pin (a NET-A-PORTER exclusive) to sweep your hair away from your face.
LIÉ STUDIOThe Thea silver-plated hair tie
GIGI BURRISFrances gold-tone enamel pin
SAINT LAURENTEmbellished silk-satin hair tie
SOPHIE BUHAIFan Shell acetate claw clip
Vintage-inspired jewelry
Now, more than ever, jewelry designers are looking to replicate the magic of the past, with reimagined takes on Art Deco, Victorian and mid-century designs leading the way in their collections. New York-based former antiques dealer Juju Vera has a keen eye for vintage and the unique historical details that inform much of her work – take this ‘Petra’ necklace, for instance, which is strung with a tasseled, onyx-embellished shell pendant that could easily be mistaken for a piece from the ’20s. Elsewhere, Le Sundial’s Art Deco-style ring and Sophie Buhai’s ‘Venetian’ earrings are both exclusive to NET-A-PORTER and modern heirlooms in the making.
JUJU VERAPetra silver onyx necklace
LE SUNDIALThe Deco silver jasper ring
JENNIFER BEHRAlva silver-plated onyx choker
SOPHIE BUHAIVenetian tasseled sterling silver earrings
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