Jazzing it up with Accessories!

 The fabrics, the cuts, the use of shades, tones and hues are painstakingly chosen to make that prefect outfit that sets the runway on fire. Yet there is that something little that is needed to enhance the blaze. Accessories are that little something. As a collection or an outfit makes a style statement, so do the accessories chosen. Accessories are anything that accentuates the look, and could be anything from jewelry, bags, shoes or even a simple belt that complements your outfit.

Jewelry

Katie-Gallagher’s Spring-2013 saw some stunning earrings or the branch inspired earcuffs that made a style statement. Manish Arora paid homage to India in his 2013 spring collection in Paris. Besides the Gota- inspired borders, vibrant hand embroidery and the opulent brocade, it was the accessories that caught the eye. Inspired by Indian royalty, the Amrapali handcrafted vibrant piece brought a modern vibe with a touch of tradition. Quirky animal motifs and colorful tikkas, hand chains and jhumkas made for an excellent collection. This year’s collection too saw some amazing ancient inspired jewelry by Gabbana and Versace among myriad others.

Shoes

Finding inspiration from the ancient coins of Syracuse, Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer collection was just dazzling. The shoes complimented the outfits perfectly by reflecting the coinage theme. The Spring 2014 collection had some amazing shoes from Alberta Ferretti, Gianfranco Ferre and Gucci are just to name a few.

Bags and Belts

This is one category where men and women are equally active and this season has given them good reasons to be. Full of lively colors and floral prints for both men and women, from Gucci to Gabbana, everyone had innovative designs that boggled the senses.

Belts are another accessory that has seen innovation; be it Zuhair Murad with his leaf shaped belt or Gabbana’s coin inspired belts, there were many designers that experimented with belts.

In India there are designers well known for their presence on the runway through their outstanding creativity. A.k.a. bespoke known for their crafty shoe and bag making skills, are also known for gracing the runway for various well known designers. 

 Another familiar name is of Mavi who is known for her futuristic jewelry designing, who also made an appearance this season.

A simple outfit can be made grand with the correct accessory, and it does not have to be something over-the-top as the smallest of accessory can add elegance, completing the look.