Personal style is at the forefront of the fashion conversation right now, maybe more than ever beforeâand the biggest 2025 accessory trends play right into it. Plenty of the most coveted pieces of the year (futuristic sunglasses, bowling bags, two-tone jewelry) feel unexpected enough to jolt you out of the sartorial slump we all experience this time of year. So no, you donât hate your capsule wardrobeâyou just need some fresh energy in the mix.
Thankfully, thereâs no shortage of new inspiration in the form of the trendy bags, statement belts, and cute jewelry populating runways and streets right now. No matter what your personal style journey looks like, weâre willing to bet at least one of these trends speaks to it. Shop our favorite accessories on the market below.
Glamourâs 2025 accessory trends wish list
1. Belted bags
Almost overnight, seemingly every bag now owns a belt. From the accessories on Miu Miuâs spring catwalk to the league of Walmart Birkins that recently captivated TikTok, the totes and shoulder bags of the moment all feature some soft of belt closureâand lucky enough for us, there are great options at every price point. (Plus, we love that while this detail is especially trendy right now, it wonât look dated in a few years, meaning you can invest without worry.)
2. Statement sunglasses
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Big, buggish, almost alien sunglasses reigned supreme on the spring-summer runways, adding unexpected dimension to relatively plain outfits at Prada, Loewe, Miu Miu, Luar, and Chloé. Meanwhile, sleek, sporty lenses at Tory Burch and Fendi added to the futuristic vibe of the season ahead. While you can totally buy into the trend via designer sunnies, plenty of under-$50 pairs fit the bill perfectly.
3. Animal-print everything
Leopard-print jeans took the world by storm in the latter half of 2024, and the wild world of animal patterns has been creeping into everything else ever since. Snakeskin boots at Valentino are just the startâweâve been seeing plenty of zebra-print bags and cowhide belts in the wild, and all of our favorite brands are getting in on the fun, too. Care to join us on a safari?
4. Medicine bags
Medicine bagsâalso known as satchels and bowling bagsâhave pretty much taken over the world at the dawn of 2025, with major spring showings everywhere from Hermès to Louis Vuitton to Stella McCartney. Their appeal is obvious: With plenty of room to store everything youâll need in a day (or a weekend, if you go with that Coach carryall below), theyâre the ultimate on-the-go accessories. Pro tip: Every model these days clutches them under their arms (see above), so do the same to look like a fashion insider.
5. Mixed-metal jewelry
That old rule about sticking to one tone when youâre accessorizing? Itâs only designed to hold you back. Fashion Monthâs most stylish guests have mixed metals with abandon, often within the same piece, in their spring outfitsâand thereâs no reason to stop yourself from doing the same. Start with a monochromatic outfit (we suggest all black) and then layer the goodies below with any gold or silver in your collection. Chic!
6. Sculptural accents
Brooches, chunky jewelry, and Bottega Venetaâs sardine bags are all majorly trending for 2025, meaning weâre in for a year of sculptural metal moments. (Sculpted metal accents also showed up at Luar and Grace Ling, by the way; this trend has legs.) If youâre not in the market for a new designer bag like the stunners below, no worriesâyou can tap into the same energy with a chunky pin or an oversized piece of jewelry.
7. Woven leather
Bottegaâs influence! The brandâs signature intrecciato (Italian for âwovenâ) leather has captured the fashion worldâs attentionâand pretty every other brand has taken notice. Bags and wallets are only the start; braided leather belts are also having a moment, thanks to a major preppy resurgence led by Ralph Lauren. So if youâre investing in leather for the year ahead, consider making it wovenâyou canât go wrong.
