Article: SPECIAL DELIVERY; ACCESSORIES MAKERS ARE CATERING TO NEW DEMANDS FOR LUXURY.

Byline: Kavita Daswani

Although accessories designers are newly embracing a more toned-down aesthetic, the category is still sparkling. Vendors across the board are citing impressive sales figures for the year past and the year going forward.

Many agree that a change in consumer spending habits has led to the category's success. More customers are willing to splurge on both luxury and one-of-a-kind looks.

In addition to vendors pulling out all the stops in their product assortments, they also are focusing on customer service, in hopes of meeting deliveries closer to season.

IN THE LAP OF LUXURY

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