Overview
- ELLE’s year-end review ties an accessory-first look to sweeping creative-director debuts, citing moves such as Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel as catalysts for bolder styling.
- Pop Mart’s Labubu charms became the year’s breakout accessory with high-profile placements on stars like Lisa, Dua Lipa, and Rihanna, with Hindustan Times reporting $677 million in first-half revenue for the series, up 668% year over year.
- Footwear turned into the key statement piece, from jeweled or platform flip-flops at Balenciaga to slim ‘sneakerina’ styles adopted by brands from Puma to Louis Vuitton, plus sleek updates at Dries Van Noten and Celine.
- A visible-tech and vintage revival took hold, with wired earphones and early-2000s digital and film cameras styled as accessories and a shift toward mechanical, retro watches over smartwatches.
- Slogan pieces carried cultural messaging, most notably Conner Ives’ ‘Protect the Dolls’ T-shirt supporting Trans Lifeline and widely worn by celebrities.