A statement-worthy accessory is key to elevating an outfit

to great sartorial heights.

It  can be the spotlight, stand-out feature of an ensemble

or an integral, yet quiet element of subtle interest.

 

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Whatever its unique dress role, as accented by:

a hat, a tie, a piece of jewellery, a pair of socks (or lack of),

a pair of shoes, a pair of specs,  a pair of gloves , a bag or case-

 

an on-point accessory (or two, or three)

is fashion de rigueuer for achieving an inspired look.

 

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 For a/w 2014

 The accessories:

a necessary to complete the total look

 A few ideas

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Runway Ready

 

 

(images from style.com):

 

Anime

ninja head cover and structured scarf

from Rick Owens

 

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Shoe Slides

oversized wool beanie

leather backpack

suede sliders (with wool socks!)

from Michael Kors

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Massive mittens

‘bear claw’ mitts

ditto the leather backpack and suede sliders (with socks!)

 from Michael Kors

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Clark Kent of the 21st century

round specs

bow tie

bell-shaped hat

white Buster Brown shoes (and no socks)

gathered at ankle suit trousers

from Mark McNairy New Amsterdam  

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Ready to roll

navy driving (flat) cap

black driving gloves

charcoal grey suede desert shoes

from Mark McNairy New Amsterdam  

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A nod to ivy league/ preppy dress

thick wool bi-colour head band (yellow/black)

stripped tie in different colour story (orange/blue)

teddy bear overcoat

black monk shoes

from Mark McNairy New Amsterdam

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Sensational scarf fashion

complementing a ‘dandy-gent’ statement

from Haider Ackermann

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textile, rich print carrier

patterned, wool, blanket scarf:

one shoulder draped over a chocolate colour suede, fringe jacket

from Burberry

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Andiamo a palio!

silk print scarf worn a ‘contrade di Siena’ style

large graphic print leather carrier

from Burberry

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grey patterned circle scarf

tan/chocolate suede trainers

from Kolor

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Belt focus

cornflower blue leather belt cinches in a gravel-grey trench

tan toe green trainers

from Kolor

 

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Dark knight

deep brown lens, aviator frame sunnies

skinny, black neck tie

fingerless black leather gloves

 from John Varvatos

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‘Gender-bender’ fashion (and loving it!)

black wool knit collar

black bucket bag

white flatform shoes

from J.W. Anderson

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Skyscrapers

black slip-on flatforms

from J.W. Anderson

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colour-varied stacked bangles

box bag

from J.W. Anderson

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bi-colour, round frame specs

red ‘grab-bag’ carry-all

from J.W. Anderson

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vibrant print pocket kerchief

The look? : mix & match

from Andrea Pompilio

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And the band played on

drum major-esque white faux fur hat with black peak

white faux fur gloves

from Andrea Pompilio

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A ‘twin-set’

matching sweater/scarf combo

from Band of Outsiders

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A ‘triplet set’

In polka dot:   scarf, cardie, jacket

from Band of Outsiders

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B & B colour story

caramel hue knit beanie styled with peaks

worn as part of a B & B (black/brown) winter layered look:

black shirt, brown turtle-neck jumper, black leather jacket

and herringbone pattern trousers

from Ami

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stone colored wool beanie worn ‘high top’ style

as part of an super cool/casual vibe

from Ami

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At attention

felt helmet hat with bow detail chin strap

vivid scarf

print/colour intense high tops

from Walter van Beirendonck

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Street Styling

 (photo from Pause Magazine):

Red said

 colour impact socks

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(from gq.com):

A perfect match

plaid gloves and plaid jacket

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(photo from the urbanspotter):

Wrist action

chunky watch

leather bracelets

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