5 Major Autumn Accessory Trends That Will Still Be Everywhere in 2025

Here we go again: A whole new season, and a fresh of trends to get acquainted with. We've already covered autumn/winter 2024’s overarching themes, ranging from “debutant dressing” to the return of leopard print (did it ever really leave?), but today we’re turning our attention to accessories.

Even anti-trend dressers can’t deny the thrill of trawling through catwalk photos, marvelling at the boundless creativity of designers. Whenever Fashion Month ends, we leave with a bank of inspiration and a worryingly lengthy wish list. The autumn/winter 2024 runways were no different. Texture and exaggerated shapes took centre stage in the accessory department, with feather-trimmed handbags offsetting classic outerwear and thigh-high boots adding edge to romantic dresses. There were also some unexpected wins, most notably the presence of headwear across collections.

But those weren't our only takeaways—keep scrolling to see five autumn accessory trends we're expecting to dominate the season ahead.

5 Autumn Accessory Trends That Will Still Be Everywhere in 2025

1. Elongated Bags

Style Notes: Handbags are going to great lengths for AW24 with stretched, rectangular silhouettes bringing structure to cosy layered looks. Steer clear from extreme cases, though, or only your slimline essentials will fit.

Shop the trend:

ALAÏA

Le Teckel Small Leather Shoulder Bag

£1560

Alaïa always nails the brief.

Charles & Keith

Wisteria Elongated Top Handle Bag

£85

An affordable option that's no less chic.

JIL SANDER

Leather-Trimmed Raffia Shoulder Bag

£1130

Perfect for the summer-to-autumn transition.

2. Cool Caps

Style Notes: Hats in all shapes and sizes topped autumn/winter catwalk looks, from embellished wool berets to snug skull caps. A newfound appreciation for headwear, particularly traditional styles, is evidently in the air.

Shop the trend:

ralph lauren

Wool-Blend Fisherman Cap

£99

Wear with a knitted minidress and tall boots.

Loro Piana

Knitted Cashmere-Blend Bucket Hat

£470

This unique piece will catch glances wherever you go.

& Other Stories

Fuzzy Bucket Hat

£45

Swap your raffia bucket hats for this textured style.

3. Thigh-High Boots

Style Notes: Where knee-high boots shone last autumn/winter, designers are taking it one step further with thigh-high iterations. Expect to see a range of takes on this trend, from high-heeled versions to lug-soled stompers.

Shop the trend:

GABRIELA HEARST

Linda Leather Over-The-Knee Boots

£1420

A boot like this will never go out of style.

Charles & Keith

Davina Buckled Thigh-High Boots

£136

Even biker boots have been given the thigh-high treatment.

sézane

Colette Thigh High Boots

£330

Such a beautiful shade for the colder months.

4. Extra Texture

Style Notes: Feathers, faux fur, fringing—this season's accessories are forgoing sleek finishes in favour of ultra-tactile textures. This kind of playfulness is just what we need as winter looms.

Shop the trend:

L'Alingi

Red Feathered Taliya Clutch Bag

£660

Carry this to all your autumn events.

Sam Edleman

Feather-Embellished Satin Slingback Pumps

£165£99

Date night-ready.

ZARA

Feathered Bag

£50

Proof you can try out designer trends on a budget.

5. Ladylike Pumps

Style Notes: "Demure" might be a buzzword right now, but fashion labels called it back in February when they sent elegant, 1930s-inspired shoes down the runways. From T-bar kitten heels to strappy mary janes, autumn is about to be packed full of pumps.

Shop the trend:

MANOLO BLAHNIK

Turgimod 50 Cutout Leather and Suede Slingback Pumps

£745

This pair has a distinctly vintage feel.

Charles & Keith

Double-Strap Slingback Mary Jane Pumps

£65

Style with everything from wide-leg jeans to maxi dresses.

Valentino Garavani

Leather Slingback Mary Jane Pumps

£890

The slightly squared-off toe is a nice touch.