These Googly-Eyed Accessories From Topshop Might Be The Next Big Thing

These Googly-Eyed Accessories From Topshop Might Be The Next Big Thing

Remember when you used to glue crazy googly-eyed fuzzballs onto all of your school craft projects and binders? Now you can buy googly-eyed clutch purses thanks to Topshop. 



When I first saw these cute clutches, I thought they would be more like the size of a hand, but they are a little bit larger, meaning they are the perfect size to hold your phone and your wallet. They even have a hand

KYOTO GOES KAWAII: Gunjo retains individuality with dedicated handiwork

KYOTO GOES KAWAII: Gunjo retains individuality with dedicated handiwork

“Pochi bukuro” envelopes are usually made from paper, but Japanese accessories shop Gunjo offers colorful, cute ones consisting of pure silk.



They are perfect for fashion accessories while traveling.



“For the sewing work, we commission people who love doing needlework,” said Gunjo owner Shihoko Tsutsui.



She only offers products that she believes can really show the dedication of the

Luxe Leather: Taboo No More

Luxe Leather: Taboo No More

A fondness for luxe leathers no longer crosses into taboo.



The Hollywood version of E.L. James’ “Fifty Shades of Grey” sugar-coated the world of S&M, somewhat demystifying and destigmatizing the subculture.



Now, fashion’s predilection to use studs, spikes, lacing and corsetry is having a similar effect. What once might have telegraphed “alternative lifestyle” now merely connotes a love of

Five chic ways to wear a Brooch

Five chic ways to wear a Brooch

A Brooch is one of the oldest accessories used by women on their dress, bags and hair, in order to turn a normal outfit to a marvelous one.



Brooches have always been an essential part of most women’s wardrobe. Besides, it is a jewelry item designed either to be attached to a garment or hold them closed. It is typically made of metal, often silver or gold, but sometimes bronze or some other

Anime Becomes Inspiration For High Fashion Accessories!

Anime Becomes Inspiration For High Fashion Accessories!

Recently, Isetan Department Store has announced that they will be selling a new range of limited edition "Sailor Moon" products. These items are produced by a collaboration with fashion brand Samantha Vega, one of the brands owned by Japanese fashion franchise Samantha Thavasa, which is well-known for their cute bags and wallets.



The popular comic and anime series is the current inspiration

Making Apple’s Watch Fashionable

Making Apple’s Watch Fashionable

For Apple’s Watch to work, the company will need to harness an ecosystem of fashion and accessories designers as well as an ecosystem of app developers.


Apple is clearly making efforts to engage with the fashion world. Immediately following Monday’s special event in San Francisco, the company revealed to BoF that its forthcoming Apple Watch will be sold at custom-designed shop-in-shops at

the forest: annika-marie, aline, jada, helene by iga drobisz for dahse autumn/winter 2014

the forest: annika-marie, aline, jada, helene by iga drobisz for dahse autumn/winter 2014

models: annika-marie leick (modelwerk), aline zanella (modelwerk), 

jada joyce (modelwerk) and helene hammer (place)

photographer: iga drobisz

fashion direction: iga drobisz and faustyna klabun

hair and make-up: janina zais & julia junglas

Turning a smartphone accessory into a fashion accessory

Turning a smartphone accessory into a fashion accessory

An Australian company called PlusUs believes that the humble USB charging cable is in dire need of a makeover, especially as it's an accessory most of us are forced to carry around with us everywhere we go.



The logic is simple. A smartphone is as much a lifestyle accessory or a fashion statement as it is a mobile communications device, so why can't its accessories look equally as good? 

ASOS Launches First Erotic Accessories Range

ASOS Launches First Erotic Accessories Range

We imagine this is something you were NOT expecting to read today, but you heard it here first folks - ASOS are launching an erotic accessories range.



Gigi Noir is bringing its "playfulness" to our favourite shopping website, so if you're in the mood for a kinky collar, a bedazzled tassel or a sultry blindfold, you're in luck! Plus, everything features sparkly sequins, soft leather and a

Stella & Dot Expands Into Family of Brands

Stella & Dot Expands Into Family of Brands

Social-selling fashion accessories brand Stella & Dot is evolving into a family of brands that will include a line of charm bracelets and skin care. Launched by chief executive officer Jessica Herrin in 2007, the company targets a female demographic and currently includes 34,000 active "stylists" in six different countries, who earn commissions by hosting product parties in their homes and

Olivia Palermo Designs Shoes Now, Too

Olivia Palermo Designs Shoes Now, Too

Just a month after announcing her first foray into fashion design—a sunglasses collab with Westward Leaning —Olivia Palermo is at it again, this time creating a shoe capsule for Italian brand Aquazzura.



The six-piece collection will hit 12 brick-and-mortar retailers as well as Net-A-Porter.com in September, and feature over-the-knee boots, crystal-embellished sandals, and snakeskin flats. (

Fashion items of Kim Soo-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun auctioned off

Fashion items of Kim Soo-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun auctioned off

Two cherished fashion items donated by Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun, co-stars of the mega-hit TV series “My Love from the Star,” have been sold in an auction, the event’s organizers said Wednesday.



The auction was held on Sunday at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza, where a special exhibition on the drama is under way. Some 200 overseas fans of the drama and journalists from Chinese news media

Enter the Whimsical Studio of NYC Jewelry Design Duo Peppercotton

Enter the Whimsical Studio of NYC Jewelry Design Duo Peppercotton

Let's have a visit on designers Patrick Culpepper and Aurelia Cotton Brooklyn studio. As expected, the duo’s space didn't disappoint,  proving to be just as sparkly, colorful and playful as Peppercotton’s trademark designs.



Characterized by glittering crystals that are encased in mesh tubes, Peppercotton’s aesthetic is refreshingly unique.

















Like living mood boards, the

Gabee accessories Adds anti-RFID wallets to its range

Gabee accessories Adds anti-RFID wallets to its range

Gabee, an accessories business that specializes in leather goods, released its latest range of safety leather wallets and purses earlier this year.



The wallets and purses have protective shielding foil that stops fraudsters from scanning the radio-frequency identification chips (RFID) on credit cards and passports.



The RFID chips can be read from a distance and criminal gangs use handheld

Taxidermist Creates Macabre Fashion Accessories Using Dead Animals

Taxidermist Creates Macabre Fashion Accessories Using Dead Animals

A London based taxidermist has given a new meaning to the phrase drop dead gorgeous with her range of animal corpse fascinators. The one of a kind accessories are designed by Margot Magpie and are created using stuffed, dead animals such as mice and birds. The 31-year-old from Battersea took up the hobby three years ago, creating pieces for herself and friends but has since seen the business

How to Pull off Boho Chic On and Off the Festival Grounds

How to Pull off Boho Chic On and Off the Festival Grounds

It used to be that what’s known as “Festival Style” was really only worn by those who were actually attending music festivals, but the ubiquitousness of music festivals in all parts of the world has turned this into a seasonal mainstay and it’s never been more prevalent than this year.



Now, whether you’re planning on attending a festival or not (Folk Fest, perhaps), it is appropriate to wear

Chupa Chups Partners with H&M for New Fashion Range

Chupa Chups Partners with H&M for New Fashion Range

Fashion retailer H&M has teamed with Chupa Chups to launch a range of apparel and fashion accessories based on the firm’s popular lollipops.



The new fashion collection featuring Chupa Chups’ iconic designs will hit the shelves of H&M stores across the globe at the end of the year.



“H&M and Chupa Chups are both truly international brands,” said Christine Cool, senior brand manager at Chupa

Pbteen Introduces New Collection With Designers And Fashion Stylists Emily Current And Meritt Elliott

Pbteen Introduces New Collection With Designers And Fashion Stylists Emily Current And Meritt Elliott

PBteen , a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands, today announced the launch of its second collection designed in collaboration with designers and fashion stylists Emily Current and Meritt Elliott. This exclusive collection of home furnishings and accessories is available now at PBteen.com and PBteen stores.



As the next chapter in the Emily & Meritt for PBteen story, the

Hats, Hooves and hot from the race track

Hats, Hooves and hot from the race track

As horses raise dust, invitees at derbies raise the heat with chic and classy outfits. Remember the Pretty Woman moment when Vivian transforms into an elegant lady of social pedigree at the Polo match? Dressed in a lovely polka dot dress, Vivian (played by Julia Roberts), is the cynosure of all eyes. A satin-trimmed hat, gloves, and a beige tote are her only accessories. Setting the bar high

Rent the Runway Launches Netflix for Accessories

Rent the Runway Launches Netflix for Accessories

If you've been missing Netflix's almost-defunct DVD service, with its queues and regular snail mail deliveries, have no fear: Rent the Runway has launched a new, fashion-centric version of it.



For a monthly fee of $75, subscribers can choose three designer items to rent and return at their leisure, while also queuing items they've been lusting after. Once you're tired of wearing those