The accessories edit: five pieces that change everything

If clothes are the sentence, accessories are the punctuation. These are the five pieces our team reaches for again and again.

1. A structured mini bag

Small enough for evenings, polished enough for meetings. Ours has a curved flap and a brass clasp that only gets better with age.

2. White leather sneakers

The most versatile shoe you can own — with tailoring, denim or a slip dress. Look for a stitched cupsole that can be resoled.

3. Sculpted gold hoops

A chunky, lightweight hoop lifts a T-shirt and jeans instantly. Choose vermeil over plating for a finish that lasts.

4. A silk square

Tie it at the neck, in your hair, or knot it to the handle of your tote.

5. A kitten heel

All the elegance of a heel with none of the pain. A 4 cm heel is the sweet spot for all-day wear.