Paris Fashion Week SS19 accessories trends

Yellow

A pop of yellow is a still prominent feature on the catwalks this season, as seen across hats, bags, gloves and other accessories. Many brands showed us the way, including Acne Studios, Akris, Balenciaga, Chloé, Dries Van Noten, Junya Watanabe, Maison Margiela, Mugler and Thom Browne.

Transparent detailing

The inclusion of PVC in footwear is a trend that isn’t dying down just yet, but it is being used more in the details rather than for the whole shoe. This season, it featured on straps and was intertwined with leather. See the trend at Balmain, Altuzarra, Atlein, Dries van Noten and Etam.

Big bags
In Paris we saw designers channelling a maximal trend and this season bags were no exception - don’t fill these pieces to capacity if you want to carry them in comfort! We saw the trend for big bags at Jacquemus, Christian Dior, Lemaire, Loewe, Poiret, Thom Browne, Valentino, Y Project and Zadig & Voltaire.

Western-inspired boots

If you still haven’t got yourself a pair of western-inspired cowboy boots do this now because you will soon be seeing them everywhere. Styles range from traditional black, low-heeled boots to versions with printed skins and pointed toes, as seen at Maison Margiela, Paul & Joe, Redemption, Vetements, Y Project, Zadig & Voltaire, Saint Laurent, Haider Ackermann, Celine, Andrew GN and Each x Other.

Chunky trainers

Your feet will be happy and warm in a pair of chunky trainers from brands such as Acne Studios, Anrealage, Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe, Off-White, Ottolinger and Rick Owens. Pair with feminine ensembles for the best juxtaposition.

Small sunglasses

In reality, small sunglasses are not particularly functional, but they are a great accessory for yet another season – and if they are coloured then all the better. See the trend at brands including JourNé, Marques’Almeida, Valentino, Y Project, Saint Laurent, Each x Other, Aalto and Acne Studios.

Knitted or rattan bags

Rattan bags have been quite popular the past few seasons and they are still being seen on catwalks this year, so make sure to update your collection. With an aesthetic reminiscent of the classic south of France baskets, the knitted or rattan bags will keep you on-trend for another year and were showcased by designers such as Altuzarra, Christian Wijnants, Isabel Marant, Jacquemus, Sonia Rykiel and Loewe.

Toe-exposing shoes

This season we have seen quite a few different versions of peep-toe shoes, including a hybrid of flip-flops and heels. The style may not to everyone’s taste, perhaps, but we saw many different versions of the trend from labels such as Masha Ma, Off-White, Loewe, Dries van Noten, Christian Wijnants and Christian Dior.

Big earrings

Jewellery is a great way of making a statement and earrings are big this season. Opt for a single earring or wear as a set, with a mix of large, sparkly options or sea shell-style versions the best way to stand out. Brands channelling the trend this season include Balmain, Each x Other, Givenchy, JourNé, Lutz Huelle and Manish Arora.

Head gear

Covering your face is less of a functional trend and more of a statement and extra means of accessorising this season. Whether you do it with tulle, a big hat or a bejewelled creation, follow the style of key brands this season, such as Anrealage, Ann Demeulemeester, Celine, Courrèges, Issey Miyake, Koché and Thom Browne.

Clutch bags

Even bags that aren’t technically clutches were being carried on the catwalk in this style. Medium or large sized bags in materials such as leather were held a bit like carrier bags and would probably be used to carry only essentials so as to retain their shape. Prime examples were seen at Acne Studios, Atlein, Balmain, Cédric Charlier, Christian Wijnants, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy and Isabel Marant.