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Home • Fashion Week

The Best Accessories on the Streets of NYFW

Fashionistas in the best bags, shoes and jewelry at the Spring 2016 shows.
By Lindsay Peoples · Updated October 27, 2020
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Talk show host Alicia Quarles went to fashion week events in a simple black corset and leather skirt, but took it up a notch with gold chandelier earrings, an artsy clutch, and emerald green glass clutch for a pop of color.

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Model Yomi Abiola proves that black and blue are the perfect match, with her navy embroidered Chanel bag, white accessories, and black strappy sandals.

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Shiona Turini is known for her love of accessories, so it came as no surprise that she showed up at the Cushnie et Ochs show in color-blocked ankle boots, Dior mirrored sunglasses and gold jewelry to complete her look.

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Sometimes it’s all about the shoes—like this fashionista’s outfit. A simple embroidered dress, minimal jewelry, black doctor bag, and fancy feathered patterned shoes to add texture and color.

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Front row at the Tracy Reese Spring 2016 show, Kimberly Chandler sported a patchwork mini bag and Valentino rockstud sandals with a feather and pleated outfit.

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Stylist June Ambrose always goes classic with her accessories, like this timeless bright orange Hermes Birkin bag and simple black platform sandals to give her gown some height.

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Teen Vogue’s Health & Beauty Director, Elaine Welteroth showed up at the 3.1 Phillip Lim show in a crop top and midi skirt, paired with spotted calfhair Jenni Kayne mules, and a bright colorblocked Miu Miu bag.

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DVF Ambassador Brittany Hampton showed up the DVF show in a lace see-through bodysuit under a silk black trench coat, a mini snakeskin bag and simple black platforms, proving that all black outfits don’t have to be boring.

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This fashionista is giving lessons in mixing prints with metallics—her silver jewelry, black and silver tinted sunglasses, and white Versace bag with silver detailing are a perfect contrast.

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Solange Knowles walked to the 3.1 Phillip Lim show in this seasons hottest shoe, the cutout over the knee boot.

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Outside of the Thom Browne show, a fashionista showed up in a stripe and gingham combo, cinched with a wide contrast stripe belt, sky high platform sandals and a tiny clutch.

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A shot of a model leaving the 3.1 Phillip Lim show with his new Havana printed cross body bags in cobalt blue and burnt orange.

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A black cinched belt paired over a tailored suit is an easy way to update the classic wardrobe staple. Paired with sneakers, ups the fashion cred even more.

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Outside of the Diesel Black show, Candace Stewart was seen in a printed jumpsuit with tri-color strappy sandals, mirrored sunglasses and an emerald green cross body bag.

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Sometimes it’s the little things, like Ciara’s mini black leather bag with silver chain, and bandana that set off her black sweater and skirt and give it some flair.

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