The Fall 2018 season has come to a close, and Paris Fashion Week once again delivered a supremely chic send-off—especially when it came to the bags, shoes, and other head-turning accessories that punctuated the shows. Vogue Accessories Director Selby Drummond spent eight days poring over the selection from the front row. Here, her picks for the best of the lot.
Christian Dior Fall 2018
As a member of the generation besotted with the infamous Dior Saddle bag, I can’t imagine I was the only one charmed to see this beloved icon brought back to life with such exquisite fringed beadwork.
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Chloé Fall 2018
Natacha Ramsay-Levi hit her stride with her second runway collection for Chloé which wove femininity and strength into one wardrobe. Gilded double-arm bracelets brought a Wonder Woman vibe to the clothing’s sensual shapes.
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Louis Vuitton Fall 2018
The bags at Vuitton were inspired by the very old and the very new: Nicolas Ghesquière showed futuristic technoleather printed duffles next to vintage-style trunks, each one more covetable than the last.
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Maison Margiela Fall 2018
Following the house’s tradition of conceptual deconstruction, John Galliano brought us the latest evolution of the sneaker: a Frankenstein snowboard boot hybrid.
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Balenciaga Fall 2018
Demna Gvasalia’s ingenious ability to elevate street references to the height of sophistication was on full display with this bike chain–clasped fanny pack, transformed somehow into a lady-like handbag.
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Jacquemus Fall 2018
Call it a comeback for body jewelry: Simon Porte Jacquemus’s Moroccan-theme knit collection was the perfect showcase for these high-heat accessories.
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Loewe Fall 2018
The Fall 2018 Loewe show was a stunning display of simplicity, elegance, utility, and minimal beauty. This luxurious rucksack was the perfect palate cleanser in one of the season’s most calming moments.
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Dries Van Noten Fall 2018
A crisp yet fluid illustration covered every surface of these boots at Dries Van Noten.
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Paco Rabanne Fall 2018
The melodic chiming of bells preceded models down the Paco Rabanne runway. Grab one of these glittering bags to create the same effect.
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Alexander McQueen Fall 2018
Sarah Burton is typically in her element with florals and lace but showed her ability to translate femininity into toughness with these clean and elegant—and eminently wearable—ankle boots.
