The fashion set’s summer wardrobe will be shifting this season. Personality-dressing pieces and niche, design-forward items are rising, which will translate into how insiders get dressed, both for summer in the city and when away on vacation. There will be an uptick in bold summer accessories that will punctuate looks, regardless of whether someone is a maximalist or minimalist dresser.
Vibrant colors will punctuate shoes and bags alike. Dramatic sunglasses and ornate jewelry will make looks feel more intentional in 2026, but it doesn’t stop there. If you’re in the market for some fresh new-season buys, here, we’re identifying the key summer items to snap up. Ahead, the bold summer accessories to add to your cart for a wardrobe that is fashion-insider coded.
Colorful Bags
VALESQUE
Thea Leather-Trimmed Satin-Shell Tote Bag
hermès
Neobain Quadrige Case
CELINE
Small Crystal Pouch in Lambskin
LOEWE
+ Paula’s Ibiza Braid Basket Small Leather-Trimmed Raffia Shoulder Bag
Giant Sunglasses
TOM FORD
Annabelle Sunglasses
toryburch
Runway Wrap Sunglasses in Brown, Size Os
CELINE
Disc Sunglasses in Acetate
jimmy fairly
Aela Sunglasses
Vibrant Sandals
emme parsons
Cecilia Sandals
TOTEME
Croc-Effect Leather Sandals
AMINA MUADDI
Juliette 45 Leather Sandals
ZARA
Strappy Heeled Sandals
Printed Scarves
hermès
Grand Tralala Scarf
Ornate Earrings
CANO
Sami Muhu 24k Gold-Plated Earrings
Juju Vera
Antonella Gold Vermeil Earrings
Chan Luu
Caroline 18k Gold-Plated Pearl Earrings
YSL
Princess Earrings in Resin and Metal
Multi-Color Flip-Flops
ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS
Saionara Leather Flip Flops
J.Crew
Limited-Edition Tkees X J.crew Thong Sandals
Christopher Esber
Jo Pvc Flip Flop Sandals
ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS
Saionara Leather Flip Flops
