
Our Favorite Spring 2017 Accessory Trends
Some of our favorite spring trends don’t speak softly. In fact, they go big and bold, whether it’s a sampling of the colors of the rainbow, a jewel-toned pump, or berry-saturated pops of color on everything from woven sandals to structured totes. What’s nice about any of the below is that the simple addition of just one or two pieces into your repertoire will help jumpstart spring’s brighter (and warmer) mood. Consider this your cheat sheet for the season.
SHARP LINES
Crisp lines are the building blocks of a minimalist’s spring wardrobe (yep, the trend is here to stay). Keep your palette classic black-and-white for the full impact: Prada’s Plex Ribbon Bag paired with, say, a menswear-inspired blazer is a study in modern monochrome, while Stella McCartney’s enameled choker will look artful (and tasteful) with a plunging neckline.
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PRADA Plex M
Ribbon Bag Prada, $2,280 -
BOTTEGA VENETA
Sunglasses in Black
Acetate Rubber Grey
Polarized Lens Bottega Veneta, $525 -
SOKO JEWELRY
Horn Line Cuff goop, $78 -
PAUL ANDREW
Lulea Wedge Heel goop, $795 -
STELLA
MCCARTNEY
Gold-Tone
Enameled
Choker NET-A-PORTER,
$990 -
WANT LES ESSENTIELS
DE LA VIE Mina Top
Handle Satchel Need Supply Co., $795
RAINBOW BRIGHT
Tackle the entire spectrum of color in one fell swoop with these playful pieces, all of which are sure to put a smile on your face. Add a little bit of of ROYGBIV in your life with a delicate Iam by Ileana Makri rainbow necklace, or, add a lot with these Zara velvet slides with a pom-pom detail, which are guaranteed to put a spring in your step. (We even threw in a Edie Parker phone case for the color shy.)
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STELLA MCCARTNEY
Rainbow iPhone 6 Case Stella McCartney, $85 -
IAM BY ILEANA MAKRI
Rainbow Gold-Plated
Zirconia Necklace NET-A-PORTER, $165 -
ANYA HINDMARCH
Vere Barrel Bag Browns Fashion, $1,995 -
KOTUR Taylor
Glittered Perspex
Bow Clutch NET-A-PORTER, $795 -
SOPHIA WEBSTER
COPACABANA Sophia Webster, $495 -
ZARA Velvet
Sandals with
Pompoms Zara, $49
PINK + ORANGE
Blush pink may have had a moment in seasons past, but this spring we’re culling from the entire quadrant of the color wheel for a brilliant assortment of persimmon, fuchsia, raspberry, and pink hued eye-catching accessories. A hint: Shades of pink and orange pair particularly well when worn together, too.
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BOTTEGA VENETA Mini Top
Handle Bag in Nero
Intrecciato Nappa Bottega Veneta, $2,400 -
ARIEL GORDON Ruby
Pavé Huggies goop, $630 -
MANOLO BLAHNIK
Maysale Manolo Blahnik, $745 -
LE SPECS
Mafia Moderne
Round-Frame
Copper-Tone
Sunglasses NET-A-PORTER, $90 -
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
Clutch Bag Salvatore Ferragamo, $1,350 -
PAUL ANDREW Lulea
Espadrille goop, $595
MIXED METALS
Sparkle and shine shouldn’t be relied on simply to alleviate the winter doldrums. In fact, there’s something to be said about shining bright come spring too—so long as it’s done in moderation. (Lamé bikini? Best to skip it.) Gucci’s embellished metallic clutch is an ideal shade of coppery-gold that will enhance your sun-kissed skin, while the simplicity of Marni’s oversized hoops are striking with any of spring’s shoulder-bearing blouses.
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MARNI Earrings
with Metal goop, $543 -
GUCCI GG
Marmont Faux
Pearl-Embellished
Metallic Leather
Clutch NET-A-PORTER, $1,490 -
PAMELA LOVE
Kendrick
Gold-Plated and
Silver Necklace NET-A-PORTER, $210 -
LOUIS VUITTON
Capucines BB Louis Vuitton, $8,100 -
MARNI Fussbett
Sandals goop, $790 -
PROENZA SCHOULER
Cutout Mirrored-
Leather Pumps NET-A-PORTER, $950
A CLEAN SLATE
We’re not shy about embracing a white bag or shoe in cooler temperatures, but the case for white-on-white dressing is perhaps its strongest in the spring and going into summer. Here, everyone’s favorite trend, the mule, gets a fresh update with an architectural sole from Mercedes Castillo, whereas the warmth of the wood accent on the Marni earrings beckons summer’s long days. When in doubt, the effortlessness of a soft-flat clutch from 3.1 Phillip Lim can’t be denied.
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Sheryl Lowe
SMALL BONE
PAVE BRACELET goop, $650 -
PAUL ANDREW
Imari leather
slingback pumps NET-A-PORTER, $945 -
LITTLE LIFFNER
Tiny Box D Coming soon to goop, $380 -
BIRKENSTOCK
Arizona
Birkenstock goop, $99.95 -
3.1 PHILLIP LIM Alix
Soft Flap Clutch goop, $895 -
MARNI Earrings
with Wood goop, $435
SHADES OF BLUE
There’s something crisp about a dash of cobalt, cerulean, or even powder blue once the weather starts to turn. For one, it looks reliably fresh when paired with classic poplin, and, when paired with an an all-denim look, too, it adds a bit of texture. Here, Balenciaga’s go-with-you-anywhere tote will be a staple on upcoming trips and farmers market haul. Plus, these light-as-a-feather chandelier earrings from Annie Costello Brown are sure to be the talk of any cocktail party.
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ANNIE COSTELLO
BROWN Pom Pom
Chandelier
Earrings Annie Costello Brown, $219 -
BALENCIAGA Bazar
Striped Textured
Leather Tote NET-A-PORTER, $1,645 -
APPLE 38mm Sea
Blue Classic Buckle Apple, $149 -
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
Satin Foldover Clutch Diane von Fursterberg, $76.80 -
PIERRE HARDY Slider goop, $575
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TORY BURCH Dandy Espadrille Wedge goop, $373
A SLIP OF SATIN
When you think of traditionally warmer-weather fabrics, like linen, gauze, cotton—silk may not immediately come to mind. But for that reason, we love to embrace a pop of the unexpected fabrication as we gear up for the season. Whether it’s a statement-making pop of jewel-tone green or an effortless knotted headband, it will certainly dress up anything else you slip on.