Each season, Paris Fashion Week brings its share of surprises. For the upcoming Spring-Summer, some designers have chosen accessories as their playground for experimentation. From playful nods to creative twists and unexpected proposals, here are five pieces that stood out in the first days for their originality.
The Vautrait briefcase bag: functionality with a twist
At Vautrait, the new version of the Albertine Bag, designed by Yonathan Carmel, immediately catches the eye. Inspired by doctors’ briefcases, this structured, generously sized bag aligns perfectly with today’s statement bag trend imposing, and above all, ultra-functional. Designed as a true travel piece, it hides a secret compartment beneath its base, perfect for sliding in documents without creasing them. Available in two versions, brown suede or ostrich leather, it strikes a balance between utilitarian and sophisticated. More than just an accessory, it’s a travel companion.
Zomer’s crossbody ring: a viral jewel
The duo behind Zomer keeps pushing the boundaries of the offbeat. Known for its mischievous spirit and deliberate absence of traditional handbags, the label. A finalist for this year’s LVMH Prize, takes its taste for subversion even further. Following last season’s strap-without-a-bag, this time it introduces an oversized ring worn crossbody, wrapping around the torso and occupying space as a bag would. Jewelry, sculpture, or provocation? Regardless of the answer, the piece intrigues, entertains, and sparks reactions. Already viral on social media, it proves once again that Zomer knows how to play with the codes of a connected generation while staying relevant within fashion’s more established circles.
Anrealage shows its claws
In the basement of the Palais de Tokyo, Anrealage delivered an intense show, set to an immersive soundtrack by Thomas Bangalter, one half of Daft Punk. Created in collaboration with Japanese studio HERALBONY, the collection blended shifting textures, vibrant colors, and almost psychedelic visual effects. Among the standout details: gloves extended by long silver nails, reminiscent of animal claws. A disquieting note within an otherwise joyful ensemble, this accessory plays on contrast, adding a strange, even slightly menacing dimension to the silhouettes. A deliberate dissonance that forces the eye to see differently.
It bag or pressing bag?
Julie Kegels continues her exploration of utilitarian objects and their ability to become fashion statements. This season, the Belgian designer turns a garment bag into an XXL tote. Taken straight from everyday life, it becomes a central accessory, reimagined without losing its identity. The piece reflects a broader trend where practical, ordinary items are reinterpreted to become desirable. By elevating something as unglamorous as a garment bag, Julie Kegels challenges the norms of luxury and questions what is worthy of being seen, worn, and valued.
A cap-dress like a mirage
At Courrèges, Nicolas Di Felice imagines a silhouette designed to withstand extreme heat. Among the collection’s standout pieces: a dress complete with an integrated cap and veil. Conceived as a protective capsule, it envelops the body and veils the face while maintaining an airy lightness. In an increasingly uncertain climate, this creation resonates with a need for retreat. Here, clothing becomes a gentle shield against the outside world. A poetic response to external pressures.
Between innovation and subversion, these accessories mirror an era that questions norms, embrace difference, and invites us to rethink our relationship with fashion.
