In the fashion world, the best accessories stick to a maximalist motto. So, during Fashion Week, it’s not at all strange to see show-goers sprinting to the tents in embellished stilettos, clutching unicorn-shaped handbags or raising glittery gold brows. This season, standout trends included emoji accents, fluffy pom-poms and pink everything. Here, 25 insanely flashy footwear, handbags and jewellery.
Name: Negar Kashef Age: 29 Profession: Store owner “It’s a happy bag.”
Name: Nelia Belkova Age: 31 Profession: Blogger “This purse is Aldo, which you would never guess. It’s so luxe-looking.”
Name: Justine Iaboni Age: 30 Profession: Blogger “I’m going for a Gucci-inspired look—but the bag’s the only thing that’s actually Gucci. These earrings were made by a friend’s mother who handcrafts Indian jewellery in Toronto.”
Name: Stella Alexandru Age: 30 Profession: Student “This look is a bit childish. But the designer, Anna K., is only 19—so it’s okay.”
Name: Nancy Dorvil Age: 35 Profession: Writer “My shoes are J.Crew, and are definitely my favourite part of the outfit.”
Name: Sasha Xiao Age: 26 Profession: Entrepreneur “I got this handbag years ago from a vintage store. I didn’t realize it was a hat bag until I read an article on how hat bags were becoming cool again.”
Name: Zahra Haneef Age: 24 Profession: Designer/stylist “I decided that even though it’s a rainy day, I needed to add some sunshine.”
Name: Evie Begy Age: 25 Profession: Marketing manager “My style philosophy is more is more. I love winky eyes and emojis.”
Name: Barbara Ann Solomon Age: 28 Profession: Designer “The shoes are from The Room and the bag was my great-grandmother’s.”
Name: Judy Sterling Age: Mid-30s Profession: Blogger
Name: Alyssa Garrison Age: 25 Profession: Blogger “My motto is all pink everything.”
Name: Johanna Martin Age: 27 Profession: Blogger “I love sparkle and glitter.”
Name: Filipa Jackson Age: 26 Profession: Stylist/blogger
Name: Dag Larsen Age: 27 Profession: Store owner
Name: Jeremiah Charles Age: 28 Profession: Writer “I bought these boots in London.”
Name: Liat Neuman Age: 39 Profession: Blogger
Name: Adrian Zuriel Age: 21 Profession: Student “I go for things that stand out.”
Name: Darlene Anderson Age: 25 Profession: Blogger “I love pink.”
Name: Asha Allen-Silverstein Age: 28 Profession: Hairstylist “My style is eclectic and random.”
Name: Eleni Kyri Age: 30 Profession: Office coordinator/blogger “I like to add feminine pieces to my wardrobe wherever possible.”
Name: Angela Pastor Age: 35 Profession: Store owner
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