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Best accessories
 
Handbags
From the catwalk to the showrooms around Manhattan, there was a
veritable abundance for women who don't believe they have enough
handbags. There was enough variety—from cushy hobos, sensible
satchels, and luxurious totes to jumbo organizers (that serve as
a stylish briefcase by day and a carry-all shoulder bag the rest
of the time), sleek, chic envelope clutches and structured pouches
for evening—to drive anyone to totally max out their credit
cards. On the runway, we had the fun, girly-girl whimsy of Anna
Sui's heart-shaped evening bag and Zac Posen's two-tone
saddle bag. In the showrooms, Kate Spade, Ellis Krueger of
Tocca and Escada all showed a wide variety of styles.
Hats
On the runways, designers all used hats to add that extra oomph
to their designs. Best of show here include James Coviello, Zac
Posen's deerskin equestrian toppers and Sass & Bide's
mad-hatter chapeaus—the perfect accompaniment to their take-it-or-leave-it,
fun pieces.
Jewellery
Anna Sui (below) scored a direct hit with the artfully
piled-on jewellery that accessorized her critically-acclaimed collection,
and Marc Bouwer's understated earrings in precious and semi-precious
stones were simply fabulous.
 
Scarves
Carolina Herrera's knitted scarves are perfect for on-and
off-the ski slopes, and the lovely animal skin scarves from Zang
Toi, Chado Ralph Rucci (below right), Carmen Marc
Valvo (below left) goes beyond subliminal luxury. David
Chu (for Nautica), Ron Chereskin and Jack Spade
also served up a host of choices for men.
 
Shoes
Today, one's outfit is not complete if your shoes are a style no-no.
In some places, it's a career killer. Designers in New York all
managed to come up with choices guaranteed to have toy swooning.
Best of show include Ron Chereskin's pointed toe dominatrix
boots, the Dangerous Liaisons—worthy laced-up number from
Katie Stern for Venexiana and the sexy leopard print
boots from Escada.
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
Ron Chereskin, and two pairs from Venexiana.
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There was enough variety to
drive anyone to totally max out their credit cards
 
FAR LEFT: Zac Posen. ABOVE
LEFT: Anna Sui. ABOVE: Kate
Spade.
ABOVE AND INSET: Sass & Bide.
BELOW: Marc Bouwer.
ABOVE: Carolina
Herrera.
READER SPECIAL
 
Tocca bone leather 'Maud' small tote handbag with detachable
mirror $176 $79·99
Love Tocca's impeccable taste in clothing? Then you'll absolutely
fall in love with their handbag collection. Slip on a Tocca bag
and prepared to be completely adored by all.
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