Accessories
Accessories
Printed Silk Scarves
Squares, twill and bold prints
Fall's First Drops
New arrivals from eight small labels
Designer Brooches and Pins
The pin is back on the lapel
Croc-Effect Bags Under $450
Embossed leather, fifteen ways
Miu Miu Sunglasses in Every Shape, From Oval to Mask
Miu Miu sunglasses move from oval and round frames into square, rectangular, cat-eye, aviator and mask shapes. I like choosing by mood: a quieter curve with tailoring, or a sharper outline when the rest of the outfit stays simple.
Béis Luggage: The Carry-On Roller and Everything That Rides on It
Shay Mitchell launched Béis in 2018 after sketching its first bag, the Weekender, on a cocktail napkin on a plane. This edit sorts Béis luggage by trip, from the carry-on roller to the check-in sizes, weekenders and travel backpacks.
Cartier, From the Love Bracelet to the Tank: Where to Start
Cartier opened in Paris in 1847, and its best-known designs, the Love bracelet, the Trinity ring and the Tank watch, each began as one clear idea. This edit sorts Cartier by collection, from Love and Juste un Clou to the watches, the sunglasses and pre-owned pieces.
The Polène Bag, From a Paris Studio and the Workshops of Ubrique
Polène was founded in Paris in 2016 by three siblings, and its bags are made in Ubrique, Spain. This edit sorts the Polène bag shape by shape, from the Numéro Un to the newer silhouettes.
Glasses That Do the Talking: Cat Eye, Round and Square Optical Frames
A guide to designer glasses with a prescription in mind, from cat eye and butterfly shapes to round, oval, square and aviator frames. It covers how to read the numbers inside a temple and how to pick a shape that suits you.
Seiko Watches: A Tokyo Watchmaker's Small Cases for Real Wrists
Seiko watches for women, from Presage and 5 Sports automatics to diamond solar models, Coutura and the Essentials line. A look at the Tokyo watchmaker behind them and how to size a case to your wrist.
Jacquemus Bag Guide: Minis, Clutches and Shoulder Styles
A Jacquemus bag is instantly recognizable for its playful proportions and clean lines. This edit sorts the Jacquemus bag by style, from tiny minis to clutches and shoulder bags. Find the shape that fits your day.
Wallet Shopping, Edited: Card Cases, Bifolds and Chain Styles I Would Carry
A practical guide to choosing a wallet, from slim card cases to zip and bifold styles and the small chain bags that carry your cards. I walk through pieces from Coach, Saint Laurent, Prada, Tory Burch and more, and how each one sits in a bag or a pocket.
Tops, Dresses, And Skirts
Maurizio Gucci matters to how people dress now mostly through silhouette. What follows is the look translated into things you can buy.
Tote Bags: What To Carry Instead
Everything worth knowing about tote bags is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Unlined canvas is lighter but shows every mark; treat it before first use.
Alo Crossbody Bag, and What to Carry Instead
Everything worth knowing about Alo Crossbody Bag is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. A strap drop under 22cm will not clear a winter coat.
How to Style the Heart Purse
The short answer on Heart Purse: pick one anchor piece, keep the palette to two colours, and let the shoes decide how formal the whole thing reads. Proportion does more than colour: volume on top wants something narrow below, and the reverse.
Head Band for Men: A Styling Guide
Styling Head Band for Men is mostly a question of proportion, and the rest follows from there. One piece should lead and the rest should stay quiet; two competing pieces read as an accident.
Andiamo Bag, and What to Carry Instead
Everything worth knowing about Andiamo Bag is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. A strap drop under 22cm will not clear a winter coat.
Statement Bags and Clutches
Everything worth knowing about statement bags and clutches is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. A dress that fits the shoulders can be taken in anywhere else.
Lulu Backpack, Worth the Money?
The short answer on Lulu Backpack is below, and the honest version is that it depends on two or three things rather than one. Price splits into materials, labour, volume and brand margin, and only the first two are visible in the product.
Super Models of the 90s, and What She Wore
Everything worth knowing about Super Models of the 90s, and What She Wore is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Check where the waist seam sits on the model against your own proportions.
Jumpman 23, Explained
Jumpman 23, briefly: it is a house signature that has been redrawn several times, and most of what people recognise is the proportion rather than the mark itself. The short version usually matters less than how the thing is used now.
Un Cosmo Way Black Suede/patent Combination: What to Know
Everything worth knowing about Un Cosmo Way Black Suede/patent Combination is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. A strap across the widest part of the foot is what stops slipping, not a tighter buckle.
Bags Worth the Money: Crossbody to Luggage
The short answer on Michael Kors Baby Boys Messenger Bags is below, and the honest version is that it depends on two or three things rather than one. Small production runs cost more per unit, which is why a lesser-known label can be dearer than a famous one.