The Accessories That Will Define 2026 Style

While the key accessory trends of 2025 still have plenty of life left in them, 2026 introduces new essentials we hadn’t seen before. Enough to give your silhouette extra soul—without overdoing it.

For those trying to declutter, the idea is to invest in a piece that will last all year—if not several. Because trendy can also mean versatile, and wearable through next winter, here are the accessories to invest in right now.

The Wide Belt

An ultra-large buckle in a golden hue: the perfect combination this season. At Dior and Celine, the buckles are even logo-stamped, but that’s not essential—what matters is a clearly defined waist, whether over jeans or slightly wide tailored trousers. Other options include a stone-embellished version or a simply Western-inspired model like at Ralph Lauren, of course.

Statement Earrings

Think oversized chandelier earrings that nearly brush the shoulders. Capable of elevating even the simplest shirt, as seen on the Saint Laurent runway with XXL jewels—a nod to the era when Loulou de la Falaise, muse and lover of colorful jewelry, worked alongside Yves Saint Laurent. To merge two trends, opt for sun-kissed colored pearls or maxi tassels that almost reach the waist, as seen at Michael Kors or Nanushka.

The Micro Evening Bag

Celine, Saint Laurent, Prada… Among the many runway trends, the luxury mini pouch is the accessory to watch closely. If it’s crafted in silk satin like at Prada, even better—but it can also be imagined in beautifully worked leather. Consider the new Veneta bag by Bottega Veneta, available in classic, maxi, small, and baby sizes—the latter a micro version worn close to the heart, holding only the most essential little things.

The Watch Worn Over a Shirt Sleeve

Can you wear your watch over your shirt cuff like Gianni Agnelli? Why not, y this accessory quirk was spotted at the Spring–Summer 2026 Ralph Lauren show. If the timepiece is sleek and supremely elegant, it’s a definite yes, confirming the trend that highlights sleeves: visible, elongated, with or without cufflinks—as seen on the Prada menswear Fall–Winter 2026–2027 runway.

The Woven Leather Bag

After 2025’s craze for woven leather ballet flats and pumps, Spring–Summer 2026 heralds the rise of the woven leather bag. It was spotted on the Miu Miu runway. In chocolate or beige, soft and easy to wear, this star bag serves as the perfect city alternative to a summer basket—before becoming a ray of sunshine to carry into next fall and winter.

Bow-Adorned Pumps

A lace-up detail at Zankov, a delicately placed bow across the instep at Ulla Johnson or Proenza Schouler. Feminine and easy to style, the little bow now competes with another star of the moment: the glove pump, rising high over the instep and hugging it like a glove (at Chanel, Balenciaga, Proenza Schouler, or Dries Van Noten). The two make a perfect pair.

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