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Article: SEE GREEN; THE COLOR FINDS ITS WAY INTO ALL TYPES OF ACCESSORIES FOR SUMMER, ECHOING THE GROWING INTEREST IN ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS.
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- WWD
- Article date:
- August 13, 2007
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Byline: Kavita Daswani
Sunglass frames will be more Nicole Richie than Jackie O.; jewelry will draw attention to the wrist, and green will be the new black.
From eyewear to hats, belts to handbags, vendors are generally in agreement about the direction that accessories will take next season: Looks are bold and dramatic without being outlandish or over-the-top. Instead, designers say they are tapping into a trend for unusual pieces that almost look like they are one-off styles.
Embellishments are innovative - say, plastic multicolored discs instead of (comparatively) old-fashioned beading. Bags have some structure, but are still comfortable to ...