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Welcome to our spring accessories extravaganza, fronted by the unstoppable model, influencer and DJ, Eva Apio. The first thing Eva bought with her first pay cheque was a Louis Vuitton bracelet and matching ring. Accessories can signify that treat you deserve when you land a new job or the perfect pick-me-up if you’re having a lousy week – turn to page 13 to see the top accessory trends and page 64 for our jewellery special. And witness the most iconic accessories of all on page 82, from Audrey Hepburn’s ballet flats to Jane Birkin’s straw bag. Just as hot now as in their heyday, Amelia Windsor clearly thinks so, collaborating with Pretty Ballerinas on a new sustainable range of ballet pumps on page 42. It is, as they say, time…

BAG FOR LIFE Polish label Mandel is rooted in sustainability. The interchangeable straps and handles give your investment a new lease of life to suit every occasion. Bag, £390, Mandel WIGGLE WITH IT An apple-green wiggle lamp will bring you joy every day! Lamp, £150, Bias Editions at Glassette THE BIG REVEAL This aqua lingerie set taps into the ubiquitous transparent trend. Bra, £47, Briefs, £21, Intimissimi THE BLING RING A showstopper crafted from ruby cabochon, diamonds and gold. Ring, £8,315, Aaltas at Objet d’Emotion LOVE RUG A surrealist rug by New York-based Mush Studios will add real wow factor to your home. Rug, £1,854, Mush Studios SWEET TOOTH These vegan moreish morsels are flavoured with sweet vanilla. A treat for you, and our planet. Marshmallows, £4.99, Anandas BIKER GROOVE Say hello to this sunshine yellow bike by interior design firm Gubi. Bicycle, £1,500, Smartech at Selfridges INTO THE WILD This jacquard…

FINISHING TOUCHES Your guide to the latest outfit add-ons of the season, from the truly statement to the height of minimalism Back to BLACK Wednesday Addams’ wardrobe has sparked a gothic revival. From chunky shoes to lace veils, embrace the dark side Style Tip Keep jet-black looks interesting by working different textures and shapes, and adding gold hardware. Chain REACTION The chunkier the chain, the better. Not just reserved for bags, incorporate the latest links into your jewellery and sunnies, too ACCESSORIES WITH ATTITUDE STAR STUDDED From sharp spikes at Acne Studios to all-over studs at Valentino, the catwalks highlighted an anarchic element creeping back into our accessories. Channel your inner punk and go all out with a riveted choker. Golden TOUCH Gilded accessories are now part of our everyday, from OTT earrings at Balmain to subtle strappy sandals at Michael Kors Style…

Without her persistence and a commendable steely resilience, we may never have known of Eva Apio. As a teenager, the model, influencer, DJ and founder of the Eva Apio Foundation was consistently knocked back by agencies on account of her height. Aged 16, when Eva headed off to a camping trip in Scotland, her father booked her in for meetings with London-based modelling agencies. “We went to each one by one,” she tells us from her hotel room in Los Angeles, where she is staying to attend the Golden Globes. “All of them said no, actually most of them said, ‘We’ll let you know’, which means no,” she says with a jokey sarcasm. The last appointment of the day was with Zone Models. As the director wasn’t available, Eva dropped off some…

ETHEREAL FANTASY New York native Rosie Assoulin crafts pieces that are equally elegant and fun. Her SS23 collection is inspired by the whimsical and surreal Lewis Carroll novel Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There . Take a trip down the rabbit hole… Style NOTES This month’s round-up of must-have brands, trends and key pieces... DENIM REDUX What do you get when an ex-Alexander McQueen designer delves into the world of denim? Supremely flattering jeans, crafted with a high-fashion authority. Le Jean is the name to know. SWEET LIKE CANDY Propelled by a philosophy of colour and form, Dinosaur Designs has become the go-to jewellery label for fashion editors and influencers alike. Each of its mesmerising resin pieces, whether that’s a bangle or a bowl, are handmade and unique to you. Prices from £38 GET CRAFTY Newly…

Using traditional techniques Mascaró has been making footwear on the beautiful Spanish island of Menorca for over 100 years. When in 2005, third-generation descendant Ursula Mascaró and her then husband, David Bell, launched Pretty Ballerinas under the family umbrella, the classic ballerina slippers became an instant hit. The handcrafted flats have since been worn by Angelina Jolie, Claudia Schiffer, Elle Macpherson, Olivia Palermo (who starred in a campaign in 2018) and Kate Moss, who, during one summer in the early 2000s, was seldom seen without a pair. For SS23 the family company invited Amelia Windsor (often dubbed the most fashionable royal) to the Menorcan town of Ferreries, where Mascaró was founded, to partner on a sustainable footwear collection, named Mel x Pretty Ballerinas. “My sister [Marina] started calling me Mel a long time…