Accessories to Pack on your Summer Holiday 

Your suitcase only has so much real estate—no room for accessories that barely make it past airport security. This season’s smartest picks earn their keep, working overtime on beach days, city strolls, and everything under the scorching summer sun. Not boring enough to spot on everyone’s feed, nor too wacky to wear twice. Just the kind of finds you’ll be patting yourself on the back for packing. 

Woven Bags 

Bottega Veneta made it a signature, but now woven bags are everywhere. JW Pei and Dragon Diffusion have laid out a feast with braided leather and suede styles, from tight weaves to looser, basket-like patterns. Some are structured, others slouchy, but all bring texture into summer wardrobes. Whether thrown over a sundress or paired with linen tailoring, they strike the right balance—casual enough for the sand, polished enough for dinner. 

Brown Tortoiseshell Sunglasses 

Softening the sharp edge of winter’s blacks, brown tortoiseshell frames feel more fitted for this season. Miu Miu’s rectangular acetate sunglasses, DMY Studios’ handcrafted oval styles, and Gucci’s metal-detailed versions are all great options for beachy looks. The warm tones pair well with lighter fabrics and sun-toasted skin, making them an easy upgrade from standard black frames. 

Ocean-Inspired Jewellery 

Summer jewellery is diving into the deep end with conch shell necklaces, fish-shaped earrings, and pearl embellishments. Brands like Anni Lu and Julietta take oceanic elements and cast them in gold, creating pieces that feel endearing, playful, and just the right amount of kitschy. Baroque pearls, uneven and organic, as though fresh out of an oyster shell, replace perfectly round styles of past seasons. Worn alone or layered, these pieces channel the seaside without needing a swimsuit. 

Colourful Bag Charms 

If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past few months, then you must know now that our accessories must have accessories. Zoom into your favourite Spring-Summer arm candy and you will find a tiny, adorable treat for the eyes, swinging with the model’s gait. What better place to look buy bag charms for a vacation than a brand known for its travel essentials. TUMI’s latest Peruvian inspired collection has laid out all its trendy wares, with charms referencing flora, fauna and some sweet summer fruits.  

Art-inspired Timepieces

Floppy Hats 

For a Friends episode at the beach, Jennifer Anniston wore an oversized sun hat that the rest of the gang poked fun at. But she may have been ahead of her time because after the 2025 Spring-Summer collections of Valentino, Kurogouchi, and Libertine have shown face, no one dare question her bold choice now. Big-brimmed sun hats add shade and dramatics to sunny days, made from raffia, linen, or structured straw. Some bend and flop, others hold their shape like wearable parasols. They’re practical for sun protection but equally useful for days when an outfit needs a little zhuzh. 

Sculptural and Floral Accent Purses 

Putting a spin to tired floral prints, brands are now turning flowers into structure. Carolina Herrera and Fendi sculpt purses with petal-like folds, three-dimensional appliqués, and architectural silhouettes. Some resemble bouquets, others take a more abstract approach, but all lean into maximalist accessories leaving room for the bag to become the outfit’s focal point. Even the simplest dress can appear inventive when paired with something that could sit in a museum display case. 

Tinted, Dramatic Sunglasses 

Sunglasses this season aren’t trying to be very subtle. Collina Strada’s cat-eye pink butter yellow frames, Prada’s metallic oversized style, and Vivienne Westwood’s red tinted designs push colour and shape beyond safe territory. Some dabble in the ‘90s, others lean futuristic, but all bring something bolder than the everyday, dark-lensed usual suspects. Transparent, gradient, or colour-blocked, these pairs are a great way to say, “eyes up here.”