PARIS — Textures dominated on both the runways and at showroom presentations during fashion week here.
Exotic skins, furry surfaces and live-in effects trickled down from the catwalks to the fall 2026 collections of accessories brands, where an exploration of sensuality, heightened focus on craftsmanship and reinvention of classics were also at the forefront.
Take Roger Vivier’s seasonal showcase, where creative director Gherardo Felloni investigated on what sexy means today by revisiting the house’s signature Choc heel in an edgier version, as well as showcasing comfy yet richly embellished cuissardes boots and crafty rose-themed bags.
Other brands followed suit, offering different takes on femininity, running the gamut from flashy designs shooing quiet luxury away once and for all, to subtler styles balancing form and function but always with a twist.
Here, WWD rounds up key pieces you might have missed over the past week:
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Christen
Christen’s Defender style.
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With the opening of her first flagship on Rue de la Paix as a striking backdrop, Nina Christen introduced a variety of fall shapes, including the bold Defender silhouette, which she wore during a site visit ahead of the March 6 opening. “I wanted to create a signature chunky boot, working around a volume, including an ultra light covered platform and a thin rubber sole,” she told WWD. “It has a sporty volume but is manufactured with a sleek calf leather usually applied on classic riding boots.”
Jude
The Icon pump from Jude.
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Right across the street from Christen, Jude’s fancy showroom confirmed the label, which won WWD sister publication FN’s 2025 Emerging Talent Award, to be one of the hottest names in at the moment. Replete with furniture by cofounder Jurgita Dileviciute’s separate design firm Project 213A, the space was filled with new styles expanding Jude’s lexicon, while its retail footprint is also stretching thanks to partners like Mytheresa, Galeries Lafayette and Dover Street Market in Paris, among others.
The fall 2026 collection Dileviciute conceived with cofounder Denitsa Bumbarova encompassed ’90s-inspired strappy sandals; cool pointy mules featuring high heels in contrasting colors, as seen in a black-and-fuchsia suede iteration; leather pumps and boots coming with subtle stitching elevated as ornamental element, as well as essential flats widening the assortment and winking to male customers too, thanks to extended sizing.
These styles flanked the label’s signature peep-toe mules and leather pumps, which were here reinterpreted in new versions. The former concept was turned into a drop-shaped hole appearing on the upper of pumps, the latter designs were refreshed in new materials, from turquoise ostrich-like skin to tangerine satin.
Giaborghini
Boots from the Giaborghini fall 2026 collection.
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Exotic skins also entered Giaborghini’s chat. The brand’s expansive fall 2026 collection included the Renata and Barbara pointy pumps, the sexy high-heeled sandals Ipanema, the Paula loafers and the brand’s signature killer boots Ninette — all crafted from real watersnake for the first time. These were also rendered in vibrant cobalt blue, yellow and deep turquoise hues which made for a refreshing injection of color for a brand long associated to neutral shades.
In addition to welcoming stylist and creative consultant Dogukan Nesanir as its latest “editor in residence” collaborator, during fashion week Giaborghini celebrated the launch of the “Opera” capsule collection developed with stylist Pirrie Wright, which included evening pumps in satin defined by an exaggerated flap on the front and occasionally punctuated by feathers.
Neous
The Pardalis 2.0 bag from Neous.
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With all the craze around Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style and revamp of ’90s minimalism, Neous and its clean aesthetic are finding new resonance. The brand, established by former Harper’s Bazaar UK editor and stylist Vanissa Antonious, is known for its refined, barely-there strappy sandals, unfussy kitten-heel slingbacks and timeless bags, but this season it updated such codes with a touch of boldness, via plush velvet, leopard pony skin and printed eel leather that informed everything from essential mules like the Tonat style to chic bucket bags, such as the Pardalis 2.0 design.
Hagelstam
Boots from the Hagelstam fall 2026 collection.
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Exotic materials also infiltrated the brand of former journalist and influencer Sandra Hagelstam for the first time. Hinged on feminine styles, her two-year-old footwear brand continued to bet on sharp and controlled silhouettes, elongated lines and sculptural heels but now coming in calf embossed crocodile and python. Cue pumps that featured a block heel that is wide from the back but looks stiletto-thin from the side, as well as sleek boots with a tapered squared toe.
“The comfort factor is always part of my work,” said Hagelstam, who’s a firm believer in high heels herself and applies “the approach of the wearer” in her creative process.
Elsewhere, she kept playing with criss-cross detailing on existing designs now available in new materials such as suede, as well as experimenting with subtraction and cutouts, like chopping the exaggeratedly long toe of pumps for a new take on peep toes where you can’t actually see the foot.
Ilio Smeraldo
A style from Ilio Smeraldo.
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The proliferation of furlane, the traditional Venetian slippers known for nonchalant cool, has encouraged Italian brand Ilio Smeraldo to come up with new ways to revisit the footwear style, too. It resulted in a collection filled with hybrid takes on the theme, merging classic penny loafer shapes to furlane’s distinctive soles made of recycled tires, which were originally intended to allow gondoliers to have a firm grip while rowing without scratching the surface of gondolas. All lightweight and featuring soft uppers to maximize comfort, iterations of such a combination ranged from furry or fringed suede versions with a Western appeal to more urban takes defined by a croc-embossed effect.
Aesther Ekme
The Demi Lune bag by Aesther Ekme.
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Aged textures cast a new light on Aesther Ekme’s bags. The brand Stephane Park founded in 2016, which stands out for its approachable designs balancing functionality with a high design quotient, revisited some of its ergonomic and sculptural styles — which adapt to the body and aim to be natural extensions of the wearer. Consider the Demi Lune asymmetric shoulder bag, its “Cloud” scrunched version or the bestselling Sac design, which this season were all crafted from vintage-looking calfskin. They offered a compelling counterpoint to sleek new models where zips, straps and closures were turned from mere functional elements to ornamental ones, as seen in the Jony handbag or the ample Fold tote bag.
Alohas
The Rosalind flat by Alohas.
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Vintage-looking finishes also popped up at Alohas, where worn-in effects put an unexpected spin in the dainty Rosalind ballet flats in brushed brown leather or the Sajan leather boots. Highlights also included the Tb.490 Club sneakers, a soccer-inspired style with a retro feel, and the Aven loafers coming with a ruched effect — a no-brainer to elevate everyday outfits either in the smooth leather version or the charming suede one.
Aeyde
The Betsy style from Aeyde.
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Fresh from its 10th anniversary and new design headquarters unveiled in Berlin last year, Aeyde seems to have reached a maturity point. Founder Luisa Dames examined the human touch and artisanal techniques for fall 2026. The cult brand’s go-to ballet flats, Bauhaus-inspired versatile heels and comfy boots had subtle stitched details, and were joined by new unfussy designs that are set to further widen Aeyde’s international fan base. Those included a Aldous napa leather loafer featuring a ruched upper. For a dash of eccentricity, the Betsy napa leather style hybrid combined a classic an ankle boot and a loafer embellished with tassels.
Duha
Boots from the Duha fall 2026 collection.
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There’s never shortage of fun when it comes to Duha Bukadi, the Dubai-based talent and previous founder of shoe brand Pupchen that has been rapidly building her new venture around a sense of ease and a touch of whimsy.
Cue the exaggerated toes recalling the shape of the foot that this season informed most of the styles, ranging from flats and heeled mules to pumps and knee-high boots. For those considering the silhouette not eccentric enough, Bukadi relied on crystal embellishments, animalier patterns and fuzzy textures that are sure to grab extra attention.
“For me, comfort is the foundation of confidence,” said Bukadi. “When you feel good in what you wear, it changes everything — the way you walk, the way you stand, the way you enter a room.”
Létrange
The Empreinte bag in mink by Létrange.
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At Létrange, the furry trend reached new heights thanks to the storied brand’s craftsmanship. The company’s technical prowess was in full display in an exclusive version of its iconic Empreinte bag. This is known for the signature sculptural metal handle, which this time was set on mink fur — the same belonging to a coat of the grandmother of Sébastien Létrange, the brand’s chairman and seventh-generation family member.
The one-off piece was flanked by slightly more democratic iterations in shearling, as well as new products expanding the heritage house’s assortment. From renditions of its seamless, origami-like bags to envelope-inspired small leather goods, passing through a new belt line and lifestyle pieces like leather trays, these products will come in handy as the company is to open a key flagship in Japan this month, which will add to the existing ones in Paris and Doha.
Joseph Duclos
The Diane L20 Oculus bag by Joseph Duclos.
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When it comes to uncompromised craftsmanship, Ramesh Nair never holds back. Under his lead, historic accessories brand Maison Joseph Duclos has been revamped with timeless styles made from top-notch materials and with painstaking details, which are perfected season after season.
For fall 2026, Nair was particularly prolific in coming up with new ways to push the boundaries of the company’s savoir-faire. For one, he revisited the Diane bag in a version inspired by the oculus, an architectural term meaning “eye” and nodding to the elements often found in domes. The circular shape appeared as perforation in the bag’s leather construction, allowing light and air passing through. A closer inspection enabled to catch all the technical intricacies, like the discreet, layered construction of each handmade hole.
“It looks simple but it’s not at all,” said Nair. “It’s all about pushing the limits and see how we can make something more interesting… In times like these, more and more industrialized, we just want to go backwards and not always look to the easier solutions.”
Nair additionally revisited the Diane bag with a hand-stitched detailing or crafted it from precious alligator or lizard skins in bold colors, culminating in a one-off couture version where the style’s distinctive gold buckle was made of 18-karat gold and encrusted with real diamonds.
Manu Atelier
The new Eterno bag by Manu Atelier.
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Sisters Beste and Merve Manastır are not staying still, either. Despite the success of their highly Instagrammed Le Cambon family of bags, which has been seen on the crook of the arms of Katie Holmes and Barbara Palvin as well as the coolest Parisian girls, the Manu Atelier founders have expanded their offering with new designs, also hinged on the label’s pillars of refined minimalism and attention to craftsmanship.
These include the essential flat pouch Fidele and the new shoulder bag Eterno, which is embellished with gold rings and a sculptural gold buckle detailing on the strap. Both styles could be worn crossbody and were available in both supple leather and soft suede, rendered in chic neutrals encompassing vanilla, cashmere and chocolate hues, in addition to black.
Maeden
Maeden’s Rib Mini bag.
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Christian Heikoop continued to explore new techniques at Maeden, the Amsterdam-based label he launched in 2022 and that gained traction for its understated appeal and sweet-spot price points, ending up scooping the accessories prize at the 2024 ANDAM Fashion Awards.
Heikoop has followed up the previous season’s exploration of leather crochet summer bags with a knitted leather capsule, resulting into two styles crafting ultra-thin leather cord into a laptop-sized tote and a compact phone pouch to be worn crossbody.
Elsewhere, Heikoop built on the Como Classic carryall style introduced for spring 2026 with a Como City version, made from a special waxed leather traditionally used for horse-riding saddles. He also introduced the East Tote bag, a roomy triangular-shaped style crafted in textured leathers or handsome clay-toned suedes, and the compact, everyday style Moore inspired by a single folded leather panel and cut from soft napa leather.
Michino
Bags from the Michino collection.
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The Parisian leather goods label continued to explore its hometown with two new designs named after famous neighborhoods. There’s Septième, a roomy tote in smooth calf leather named after the tony 7th arrondissement home to the Eiffel Tower. Just across the Seine is the district of Passy, whose namesake designer Yasu Michino described as “a hybrid hobo,” owing to its adjustable strap that goes from shoulder carry to crossbody. Nonchalantly Parisian but with a triangular outline that he likened to Mount Fuji, this design available in two sizes features a new Art Deco-esque clasp.
Kassandre
A bag from Kassandre.
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Freshly launched during Paris Fashion Week, Kassandre is the brainchild of French entrepreneur Ilan Delouis, who founded fashion label Faith Connexion and Each x Other, and luxury veteran Cédric Galloux. The duo recasts purses as portable leather sculptures, and in its universe, with an Art Deco flair. Owing its name to the intuitive — if ill-fated — figure of Cassandra, of Greek mythological fame, the brand will be articulated in chapters rather than season, with the first titled “Eileen,” a neo-frame bag with an asymmetric profile. Prices sit in a surprising-for-leather range between 300 and 600 euros.
Lūra
A style from Lūra.
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“Transparency is part of real luxury,” cofounder Yvonne Roe told WWD in an interview. She sees the 100 percent “Made in Italy” and vertically integrated label, which started as bespoke-only and is now on its third season in wholesale, as the result of her own 25-year career but also of Italy’s 2,500 years of leather goods tradition.
That means top-notch materials, of course, but also a unique digital ID that tells you everything you want to know about your new bag, from its materials sourcing to its fabrication — and perhaps even its prior lives, as Lūra is considering introducing a buy-back program.
But that’s only bonus on top of designs meant to be versatile companions to any outfit of the day — or night. Take the Yve, which also comes in a mini size, with its clean lines, gentle side folds and triple-wear options thanks to its removable strap options.
Ruslan Baginskiy
Designs from the Ruslan Baginskiy fall 2026 collection.
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The Ukrainian hatmaker’s head gear collections are conversation starters, or “Ice Breakers” as he titled his fall collection. It “captures the energy of taking small brave steps that create warmth,” Baginskiy said. “All about that instant where distance fades and only the present moment remains.” In his medium, it’s all about the little details such as dramatic faux fur designs, comforting mohair but also a new take on the signature baker boy cap, this time even more rounded, playful and fit to be worn both ways.
Chimi x Rotate
A sunglass style from the Chimi and Rotate collaboration.
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After its debuts in footwear and handbags and its most recent introduction into underwear with a collaboration with Love Stories last month, buzzy brand Rotate made its foray into eyewear. Teased during the brand’s spring 2026 show, the collection was developed with Swedish specialist Chimi and celebrated with an event at Le Cornichon in Paris last weekend, ahead of the official launch on Friday.
In sync with Rotate’s unapologetic femininity, the limited-edition capsule collection of 11 styles is defined by bold silhouettes channeling ’70s glamour via both metal and acetate frames. The line includes graphic cat-eyes in tortoise and fir green hues; gold metal aviator designs with gray lenses, and squared-angled frames in black and brown. Rimless squared silhouettes and a bold pilot aviator in acetate round out the collection, which will be available at both brands’ online stores and selected retailers worldwide with prices ranging from 180 euros to 200 euros.
