ACCESSORIES ISSUE – PART 2
by Micky Farivar
After Fall opulence of adornments, the fashion industry has reversed itself to a more basic trend for Spring. Nothing says, “back to basics” more than black and white, which has quickly emerged as one of the season’s big themes along with graphics and stripes, a perfect nod to mod. But it’s not so cut and dry. Basic yes, boring not. New terms are sure to be added to your fashion vocabulary in footwear. And total transparency policy makes a big comeback this season with the see-through effect, like Wonder Woman’s fighter jet.
ROMAN ATTITUDE
Footwear becomes highly fierce this spring: the gladiator sandal is everywhere and interpreted in bold and innovative ways. We LOVE the term “Boot-Dal” – half boot, half sandal that just makes you want to say: “Ave Caesar!”
Tom Ford takes them to a new height and adds a metallic touch.
Stuart Weitzman’s knee-high sandal with side zipper and elastic straps are the must-have addition to every spring closet. Available in black or light beige.
Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra creates the ultimate knee-grazing sandals.
The sandal gets a white bandage look at Salvatore Ferragamo.
Climb the stairs with confidence in these ladder look suede sandals from Jimmy Choo.
PEEK-A-BOO
There was no clearer message than the comeback of see-through bags and detailings on shoes.
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Clearly Top-Handle Satchel Bag provides style you can see through, but never look past.
It’s all in the Lucite wedge heels at Michael Kors with the Lana clear-wedge sandals.
Our must have is the Charlotte Olympia “3 in 1” Pandora Perspex clutch box, an elegant clear clutch with Bamboo clasp that comes with a set of three classic inserts in Brazil print, black and bamboo print, creating three looks from one.
Chanel takes Lucite and “Legos” to timeless and effortless chic.
Givenchy adds plastic to strap and heels, providing some oomph to otherwise neutral colors.
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