The 5 Power Accessories That Were All Over Fashion Week's Streets
Not ready for a full knitwear look? Haven't quite got to grips with your winter coat choices yet? Don't think you could deal with getting into tights and doing the big wardrobe switchover? Me either. That's why I've been laser-focused over the past few weeks on the accessories fashion's coolest have chosen to wear with their new-season looks at the runway shows across NYC, Paris, London and Milan.
Whether it's a simple change of shoes or a more drastic addition (how do you really feel about bucket hats?), there are some fast-track add-ons to adopt henceforth. Along with some of my favourite street style examples of these powerful accessory trends, I've also supplied you with some little shopping prompts to get the look. Oh, look—I've just saved you time, autumn panic, but probably not money. Enjoy!
The Boots: Snake Print Only, Please
Add a simple pair of python-print ankle boots, et voilá—your old trench coat looks brand-new.
Slouchy, knee-high and in grey snake print? Well, now you're just spoiling us.
Alex Carl's cowboy boots have everything going for them—from the white tip to the contrasting brown snake print.
Doesn't get more 2018 than a pair of patterned boots and a Dior saddle bag.
Chloé's popular Rylee boots now come in this fun python print (and other brighter colours).
Shop Our Snake-Print Boots
The Bags: Small and Always in Tan or Brown
Chloé's not just trending in the shoe department. The brand's gold hardware–detailed bags are popular too.
Boyy's buckled mini totes now come in so many colours, but the tan version will always be a winner.
Rejina Pyo's Olivia bag is street style catnip.
You can spot a Danse Lente bag from a mile off.
Decisions, decisions. What we do know is that black, blue and tan work very well together.
Shop Our Tan Handbag Picks
The Shoes: Strappy, Elegant Sandals
A sunny day in Paris calls for sparkly Miu Mius.
Chloé strikes again. Can you spot a theme here?
The Row's barely there stilettos have been spotted countless times despite their £650 price tag.
But Mango's kitten heels from the summer are still a popular go-to.
The Row sandals, part deux.
Shop Our Strappy Sandals Picks
The Jewels: Shells Are Still Going Strong
Quadruple the shell action means quadruple the fun.
See what we mean?
Even a teeny-tiny pendant will do nicely.
Adorn your shoes with a little shell action.
Many iterations now come rendered in gold (if you're after a more luxe look).
Shop Our Shell Jewellery Picks
The Hats: Bucket or Nothing
Hello, 1990s, our old friend!
Much of the bucket hat comeback is down to Prada. In fact, there are three Prada hats featured in this gallery.
Who says you have to stop with a mad hat? Keep the accessories coming!
More grown-up versions are available.
Or you can go full-pelt for a statement by choosing vinyl.
Shop Our Bucket Hat Picks
Now you'll never be under-accessorised again.
Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.
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