New York Fashion Week Accessory Roundup

Nora Milch, W's Associate Accessories Editor, showcases the top ten accessory trends from the Spring/ Summer 2012 collections in New York.

#1: WHITE
blog-nora-trends-white.jpg From left: Alexander Wang shoes; Narciso Rodriguez shoes

White shoes were a runway staple this season—best done at Alexander Wang and Narciso Rodriguez.

#2: GEOMETRIC PRINTS
blog-nora-trends-geometric1.jpg blog-nora-trends-geometric2.jpg Top: Derek Lam bag. Bottom, from left: Phillip Lim bag; Diane von Furstenberg bag

Bold, geometric prints on oversized clutches and totes.

#3: FLORALS
blog-nora-trends-florals1.jpg blog-nora-trends-florals2.jpg Top, from left: Altuzarra shoes; DKNY shoes. Bottom: Tory Burch bag.

A floral print shoe or bag is a great spring statement.

#4: TRIBAL
blog-nora-trends-tribalDK.jpg blog-nora-trends-tribalMK.jpg Top, from left: Donna Karan shoe; Donna Karan bag. Bottom, from left: Michael Kors backpack; Michael Kors necklace.

Donna Karan and Michael Kors focused on tribal accessories.

#5: PASTELS
blog-nora-trends-pastels1.jpg blog-nora-trends-pastels2.jpg Top: Phillip Lim shoes. Bottom, from left: Reed Krakoff shoes; Oscar shoes.

The new neutral—a pastel shoe.

#6: YELLOW
blog-nora-trends-yellow1.jpg blog-nora-trends-yellow2.jpg Top, from left: Marc Jacobs bag; Derek Lam bag. Bottom, from left: Carolina Herrera bag; Reed Krakoff bag

Eye-popping yellow bags make a statement.

#7: MIXED TEXTURES
blog-nora-trends-mixedtexture.jpg From left: Proenza Schouler bag; Marc Jacobs shoes.

Metallics mixed with wooden details.

#8: BOHEMIAN
blog-nora-trends-bohemian.jpg From left: Thakoon shoes; Ralph Lauren bag

Accessories with hippie accents like fringe and gold palettes.

#9: CAT EYE SUNGLASSES
blog-nora-trends-cateye1.jpg blog-nora-trends-cateye2.jpg Top: Proenza Schouler sunglasses. Bottom, from left: Jason Wu sunglasses; Prism sunglasses

Classic fifties cat-eye sunnies still look fresh.

#10: GINGHAM
blog-nora-trends-gingham.jpg From left: Marc Jacobs bag; Marc Jacobs shoe

Marc Jacobs used green and yellow gingham on boxy bags and ladylike pumps—perfect garden party accessories.

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