What will be the next big accessory trend?
To steer you into Spring/Summer 2004, Accessories The Show traveled to Milan, Paris, and London, scrutinizing the shows, the streets, and the stores. They’ve interpreted this European trend information for the American market, narrowing it down to key silhouettes, materials, details and color stories based on current successes and market inclinations. In other words, Directions points the way to the most surefire—and profitable—items.

(left to right from top): the “Rex”, pieced ribbon, molded cotton knits, crochet skull cap, corseted bands, straw visor brim, high crowns, short brims, seersucker, face framer flower-print bucket, fabric fedoras

(left to right from top): gauze oblong, flowers and stripes, textured box weave, conversational prints, open weaves, polka dot neckerchiefs, appliqué and embroidery

(left to right from top):ruched leather, pouches, east/west messenger, bow details, mini diamond quilting, ruffled edges, scarf-wrapped handles, webbed handles, Birkin style, dowel handles, vintage frames

(left to right from top):woven double wrap, woven with smooth, knotted leather cording, etched metal tabs, mixed chain links, double-prong buckle, multiple chains, grommets & perforations, circular buckles, chatelaines, embossed croc

(left to right from top):cut-out metals, metal link fringe, “kidney bean” links, glassbeads & metal charms, geometric shapes, faceted beads on leather, charm “fob” necklace, nontraditional hoops, satin ribbon with metal, crystals & colored glass, circular links

(left to right from top): side-placed patterns, large-scale fishnets, lleg tubes, lace medallions, chevrons and checks, front seams, irregular dots, irregular stripes, lace leggings

(left to right from top):round specs, cats eye, opaque plastics, cut-out details, beveled lenses, oval half-frame, translucent plastics, continuous metal top frame, flexible temples, squared-off ovals, rhinestone accents