Fashion Week Accessories Report

By Nandini D'Souza
February 16, 2011

So far, so good. That’s how most editors are feeling about New York Fashion Week. Within the first few days, there were some pretty easy-to-spot style trends. (Hello, luxury, our old friend. We’re so glad you also brought plaid fashion trends to the party.) There’s still a faint strain of spring’s '70s tune being played this season, too. Where it’s showing up the most? The style accessories, especially the boots and hats. That said, luxury is also making a run for your Fall 2011 accessories budget, which means investing in fur—even for your feet—and trendy leather bags, which have been looking expensive, but happily, seasonless.

Stacked Heel Boots & Ankle Booties

Stacked Heel Boots & Ankle Booties As Seen At: Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Thakoon, Tory Burch, Victoria Beckham, Zero Maria Cornejo

DVF, Victoria Beckham, Zero Maria Cornejo

Diane Von Furstenberg (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG), Zero Maria Cornejo (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images), Victoria Beckham (Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images)

Stacked heel knee high boots and cool little ankle booties (like successors to the Chelsea boot) made a major fashion runway statement. But don’t just go in for black and brown. Think color, too.

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Vtg Campus Tan Leather Stacked Tall Riding Boots

(buy it now price, $28.47)

Suede Chelsea Ankle Boot Stacked Heel

(buy it now price, $75)

Frye Bethany Cuff Shortie Boots

(buy it now price, $259.99)

Structured Ponchos & Capes

Ponchos and Capes As Seen At: Alexander Wang, Derek Lam, Rag & Bone, Chris Benz

Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang, Derek Lam

Rag & Bone (Photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images), Alexander Wang (Photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images), Derek Lam (Photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images)

Yes, they’re back. But rather than looking like something that fell off the “not good '70s” pile, ponchos and oversized throws look both modern and warm. And in most cases, more downtown cool than thrifty hippie.

New Iman Lined Cape With Patent Trim Charcoal

(starting bid, $9.99)

New Hood Military Khaki Poncho

(buy it now price, $36.99)

New American Apparel The Wool Cape

(buy it now price, $110.99)

Oxford Heels

Oxford Heels As Seen At: Altuzarra, Band of Outsiders, Derek Lam, DKNY

DKNY (Photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images), Altuzarra (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images), Band of Outsiders (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

It’s a fashion trend that’s slightly old-fashioned, but in a good way. Lace-up shoes and booties—oxfords on heels—are everywhere.

New JCrew Langford Platform High Heel Oxford

(buy it now price, $187.99)

New Oxford Fashion Ankle High Heel Booties

(buy it now price, $24.99)

New Brown Peep Toe High Heel Oxfords

(buy it now price, $14.99)

Fur Accessories

Fur Accessories As Seen At: Alexander Wang, Band of Outsiders, Behnaz Sarafpour, Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs

Alexander Wang, Behnaz, Marc Jacobs

Alexander Wang fur shoes (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images), Behnaz Sarafpour (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for IMG), Marc Jacobs (Photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images)

Tap into the season’s major fashion trend—luxury. Designers are pushing fur, but just a touch of it...which is good news for anyone watching their wallet. A trapper hat, a scarf, a stole, even a shoe or bag will do.

Silver Fox Fur Hat Chapka Fuchs Pelzmütze

(buy it now price, $89)

YSL Palais Goat Fur Suede Pump Shoes

(buy it now price, $499)

Brown Mink Fur Muff Zipper Purse

(starting bid, $29.99)

Classic Leather Bags

Classic Leather Bags As Seen At: Derek Lam, Donna Karan, Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs, Max Azria, Tory Burch

Tory Buch, Jason Wu, Donna Karan

Tory Burch (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images for IMG), Jason Wu (Photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images), Donna Karan (Photo by Randy Brooke/Getty Images for IMG)

Fall’s It bag? Anything in leather and a classic shape. Semi-structured, handle-top satchels made a particularly strong showing.