No longer confined to dinner parties and dance floors; spangly bags, ornate shoes and statement jewellery are gaining new round-the-clock appeal. After all, isn't there something just a little bit brilliant about wearing a ridiculously decadent accessory with a dressed-down ensemble? With designers showing oodles of standout accessories for Summer 2017, here's how to bring on the bling – in the best possible way.
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Be My Valentino // From Valentino's new Love Blade collection, adorned with bead, stud and jewel-embellished daggers and hearts, they'll look just as good with a satin slip dress and heels as they would a faded army jacket and trainers.
Valentino Embellished Leather Cross-Body Bag, Valentino Embellished Leather Mini Cross-Body Bag
Now Available in 3D // Spring florals have entered the third dimension, Fendi's baguette bag, with its cute Sixties-style Plexiglass petals and glittering crystal studs, is our pick of the bunch.
Fendi Leather Floral Double Baguette Bag
Fine Handiwork // This season's jewel, bead and sequin-embellished 'evening bags' are stepping into the light. There's something about the daintiness of the intricate embellishment that feels so unexpectedly fresh with a classic daytime look. Play up the contrasts with an oversized bomber jacket and chunky slides.
Alexander McQueen Heroine Poppy Mini Satin Satchel
Heavy Metal // Nathalie Trad's otherworldly clutches look like they've just crash-landed from outer space. They catch the sunlight equally as well as disco lights. Translate yours for daytime with an oversized trench coat and classic loafers.
Nathalie Trad Polygonia Clutch
Ready to Ruffle // The most ornate footwear can pound the pavements with the best of them, like these Marco de Vincenzo block-heel mules, it's all in how you wear them – frayed-hem jeans are the perfect foil to the playful ruffles.
Marco de Vincenzo Ruffle Satin Two-Tone Mules
The Gucci Tri-Factor // Platforms + slippers + sandals in one swoon-worthy shoe. Genius. Finished off with a jewel-encrusted snake, lustrous velvet and a silky floral print (it is Gucci, after all) – just add this season's minimalist, pared-back tailoring.
Gucci Hannelore Velvet Ballet Shoes With Removable Platform
Italian Stud // Nothing says summer quite like a playful bag with lashings of colorful studs, bold geometric shapes and look-at-me fringing. Enter on-the-rise Italian accessories brand Salar, they're just what we've been looking for to add some rock'n'roll flavour to our crisp white shirts and beat-up denim.
Time to Shine // With designers from Loewe to Mulberry and Chanel showcasing precious, in-your-face accessories on everything from evening gowns to deconstructed shirts and tees – it's time to flaunt every gem in your jewelry box.
Van Cleef & Arpels Bouton d’or Gold, Carnelian, Mother-Of-Pearl and Diamond Pendant
