The Designer Accessories to Invest in for Autumn 2023

Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Manolo Blahnik and more – we’ve rounded up the truly exceptional investment accessories of the Autumn 2023 season.

Timeless and sentimental, there’s a certain something about investing in pieces that are built to last. The best investment for every wardrobe, by far, is always a collection of carefully-considered accessories. This season, build your best wardrobe yet with key accessories that hit all the marks: trans-seasonal, luxury, and able to dress things up and down with minimal effort. From always-stylish shades to heels that spark joy, these designer accessory arrivals will bring a much-needed hit of happiness to your wardrobe.

This season, it’s all about bold, bright, stylish heels that pair perfectly with any outfit, whether pairing with your best ensemble for an event or as a way to elevate a casual look. Block heels, flirty features, and bold colours are making an appearance on runways around the globe, and now, it’s your chance to get that elevated fashion experience.  

For a pointed elegance, look to Manolo Blahnik’s Sinbelahi Velvet Pump or the Love Link Sling from Aquazzura. If your wardrobe calls for a platform heel, Stuart Weitzman’s Ryder Platform Sandal is a wise investment. Or for a shoe that isn’t afraid to meld luxury with playfulness, the Double Bow Platform Pumps from Mach & Mach. 

An effortless way to add instant polish, sunglasses are a wardrobe mainstay. With the power to pull an outfit together, face-flattering shapes in timeless colours and prints are a forever investment. 

The current 90’s revival proves once again that a classic cat-eye frame is always a sophisticated addition to any look. In the true spirit of Autumn 2023 fashion tends, choose a shade with a pop of colour like Bottega Veneta’s Blue Cat-Eye Sunglasses, or the Pink Cat-Eye Sunglasses from Balenciaga. If a classic shape is what your wardrobe calls for, the IM 0107/G/S 1ED Green Sunglasses from Isabel Marant or Tort Round Sunglasses from Gucci are investment accessories that effortlessly transcend seasons and trends.

Your chicest companion, the best bags always know how to adapt to the dress code.  Shoulder bags are quickly making a triumphant return to fashion, offering an ultra-chic upgrade to both day and night ensembles. For a quintessential luxury Autumn 2023 shoulder bag, let Gucci’s Aphrodite Small Shoulder Bag or the Four Ring Satchel Shoulder Bag from Alexander McQueen take the lead. 

Tote bags are a fabulous investment accessory—not just because they’re stylish and practical, but also their versatility. A luxury tote bag can be your everyday Back to Work bag, as well as your beach holiday companion, and more. If you’re ready to go bold with your tote, we love the Mate Large Shoulder Bag from Chloé, the B-Army 24 Panelled Canvas Tote from Balmain, and Stella Mccartney’s Stella Logo Square Tote Bag.