Reawakening: Accessories For Fall 2009

Darker shades, more leather, edgy and more prominent statement pieces; it’s that time of year that conveys an avant-garde feeling in the air …

From left: Yves Saint Laurent’s crocodile pump, $2,590, at select Yves Saint Laurent boutiques, 212.980.2970, ysl.com; Valentino’s leather bag, $1,995, at Valentino, New York, 212.722.6969; Patek Philippe’s 18k rose gold watch, $33,700, patek.com; Dries Van Noten’s leather boot with python heel, $819, driesvannoten.be; Bottega Veneta’s crocodile bag, $26,500, at Bottega Veneta, 877.362.1715, bottegaveneta.com; Tom Ford’s acetate sunglasses, $425, at Tom Ford, New York, 212.359.0300; Michael Kors’s python clutch, $1,495, at select Michael Kors boutiques, 866.709.KORS; Chanel’s calfskin, metal and tweed handbag, $3,150, at select Neiman Marcus stores, neimanmarcus.com; Salvatore Ferragamo’s python pump, $1,250, at Salvatore Ferragamo, New York, 212.759.3822; Ralph Lauren Collection’s leather bootie, $795, at select Ralph Lauren stores,ralphlauren.com; Hermès’s calfskin belt, $1,950, at Hermès, 800.441.4488, hermes.com.

Thanks W.