This week’s all about accessories – from shoe updates to the next big Aussie thing in bags and scarves. You wanted it? We’ve got it…
It’s official – the ballet flat is now passe.
The new it-shoe for casual slouching around? The brogue or slipper – and there’s an edge.
Every designer worth their salt, from Burberry to Topshop, has released flat shoes with spikes, metal or studs on the toes.
It’s luxe gone slightly wild, and we love it.
The ultimate piece? A studded men’s style-inspired leather shoe – we love Valentino’s version. Look for contrasting colours and interesting textures of spike or decoration.
And make sure the studs are fastened properly: you don’t want to experience the irritation of cheap spikes falling off after a week’s scuffing.
Not so into masculine style? Look for a slipper-style flat, with a high top. Velvets are very in this season – think luxurious, padding-around-the-palace reds and purples.
And a tip is all about style, from punky accessories to pure silver caps. Rescu. loves the all-over studded versions of the slippers at Topshop, but they’re only if you’re fully committed.
Slip on some skinny jeans and an Acne jacket, and you’re off in style.
Image: Valentino tipped shoes.
Rescu. loves it when a niche Aussie label starts getting massive overseas attention.
Hang onto your hats, because Nancybird, an accessories brand from Melbourne, has been making waves as far away as NYC and South Africa.
It’s been going since 2001, but its latest collection really hits a magnificent stride. All the bags and scarves are made in Italy, and immaculately turned out – so they won’t dissolve after wear.
The newest collection is inspired by coastal Australia, with whimsical lobster prints, ropes, and the bright colours you only get in full Australian sunshine.
The look? Handmade with a twist – it’s far too cool to look as if you just picked it up in a beach market. Faded linens in sun-drenched colours are paired with immaculate light leathers, and the prints are to die for.
We’re particularly loving the lobster-embossed purses and the linen bags with layers of watercolour blues, like Japanese screens.
These delicate pieces are perfect to inject some summer heat into a cooler wardrobe. So get shopping – it’ll cheer up the grey skies.
The whole range can be found at nancybird.com.
Image: Nancybird.
