ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES

In the Spring Summer collections there is a style shift in handbags as it becomes a largely casual season. The canvas shopper and the slouchy hobo arrive as key items and the across the body bag makes a return to the fashion spotlight after several seasons in the shade.

The longtime reign of the oversized clutch comes to an end with the folded envelope shape coming out on top.

Buttermilk and summer greys provide a softly romantic palette for accessories.

Natural materials such as straw and canvas add a pretty element to the look while classic tan and dirtied denim incorporate the western boho look.

KEY HANDBAG LOOKS

Updated Icons – Classics are key, designers revisited their signature bags this season updating iconic styles with new materials, colour and low key embellishment.

Business School – It as a largely casual season for accessories, where business-like formal shapes are developed with this new relaxed mood in mind. Satchels shake off their school girl connotations with soft structures and slouchy constructions – perfectly articulated by the new It bag, Mulberry’s Alexa.

Across Body - The long strapped across body bag has not been a key item for quite a while now but makes a triumphant return for Spring Summer. Overshadowed by the recent penchant for clutch bags, the across body bag’s beauty is in its practicality. Look to chain straps for party styles and clip on straps for daytime versions.

Canvas Shoppers – Another key casual bag shape see’s the traditional shopper step into the fashion arena. While treated canvas and water-resistant vinyls are still the dominant materials.

SUNGLASSES

Victoria Beckham’s signature eyewear launches exclusively at Brown Thomas for Spring Summer. The collection features iconic oversized shapes and fierce styling for a thoroughly modern look

Tiffany & Co Eyewear presents ‘Tiffany Charms’ a unique frame, featuring interchangeable silver charms that are fitted to the arm. Brown Thomas is the exclusive stockist of the Tiffany ‘flower’ charm.