These are the must-have seasonal accessories for 2024
Valentino
For its new capsule collection, Valentino celebrates the art of slow living, focusing on uplifted, vibrant and effortless looks and Valentino Garavani accessories. Permeated by a festive allure, the Escape capsule explores sun-drenched afternoons and outdoor evenings. The lineup of looks ranges from free-flowing kaftans and chemises to fluid dresses and skirts, one-shoulder tops, flared pants and, of course, bikinis and swimsuits. All the components of harmonious, intentional living with joyous energy and boundless vision.
Aquazzura
This summer, Aquazzura is focusing on raffia and crystal, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship that the brand is known for with an exclusive collection of shoes and bags. The colourful offering features pieces with hand-woven fruits, handcrafted by female artisans in Colombia. They use natural dyes and materials, such as palm of Iraca, to create these exquisite items, which are then incorporated into the shoes in Italy. This initiative not only adds a unique touch to the collection but also supports sustainability and the livelihoods of these artisans.
The summer offering also includes the Vacanza slip-on slide, with an elegant textured effect, combining exceptional weaving with modern infusions for beautiful and contemporary design. The Visconti Mule with pointed silhouette and kitten heel adding a dash of textural playfulness to a true wardrobe staple, ideal for everyday use, crafted from raffia with inspiration from Slim Aarons’s iconic photographs from the 1960s.
Schiaparelli
As he does every season, Daniel Roseberry, Artistic Director of Schiaparelli, gives free rein to his abundant imagination with the creation of exclusive free-line prints that reflect the Maison’s codes.
This season he works with delicate shapes – faces, anatomical details, signature Keyholes and Padlocks with subtly irregular lines which embellish silk shirt dresses, blazer jackets and even our elegant leather travel bags, in contrasts of colours that are both graphic and sober.
Louis Vuitton
LV By the Pool is an annual collection that brings the desire for exotic travel into everyday lifestyle. Like a tropical dream interpreted through a multitude of new products, it celebrates the season of escape, conjuring the feeling of wanderlust and revelling in vibrant designs.
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent has introduced new raffia iterations of some of its icons for summer 2024. Designed by Anthony Vaccarello, the latest pieces will take you from the office to the beach, and to dinner. Highlights include the Tote bag in delicate woven raffia with subtle logo embroidery, as well as the raffia crochet tote bag, which will make the perfect companion during a summer shopping expedition.
All woven raffia and crocheting are done by hand by the most skilled artisans, who specialise in their crafts. These are truly pieces created to last for many summers to come.
Chloé
For her debut collection, Chloé’s Creative Director, Chemena Kamali, introduces the Bracelet bag, which is set to be a new must-have in the brand’s accessory offering. First revealed on the Winter 2024 runway, this soft, crescent-shaped bag is the new take on the original Chloé icon from the early 2000s, reinterpreted from the Maison’s archives for today.
In keeping with classic Chloé codes of ease, fluidity and “un-doneness”, the look of the Bracelet bag is defined by the contrast between its soft body, crafted from shiny-grained calfskin leather and the gloss of its bi-colour metal hardware.
The bag is available in black, dark khaki, woodrose, and clay brown, the patina of the vegetal-tanned leather will get better over time. This new accessory can be worn multiple ways by playing around with the removable hook-ring bracelet handle, ensuring an easy day-to-night transition. Its detachable strap can either sit on the shoulder or be worn across the body.
Etro
Etro has revealed a fabulous summer collection, inspired by the dreamy atmosphere of an Italian vacation. Each piece is a passport to paradise, blending luxurious fabrics and intricate designs that capture the essence of Italian chic.
The collection is completed with bags, small accessories, and footwear that range from flat models to platform sandals and canvas espadrilles. The Vela and Saturno embrace the summer vibes along with the Love Trotter in jacquard denim, the soft quilted Bond, and the spacious Shopper Essential.
Rene Caovilla
Paired with the sun and a vibrant holiday mood, the Rene Caovilla selection for the summer showcases flats, thongs, and block-heeled sandals designed with comfort and effortless elegance in mind.
Enriched with the brand’s signature crystals or defined by the metallic serpent, these styles are the key pieces for soaking up the sun in impeccable and glamorous style.
