Accessory trends this summer are all about making a statement with functional items. Look forward to seeing bright colours, vivid prints, old-school trends, and urban styles when choosing your summer accessories. Here are a few items that would complete your summer accessory collection:
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Printed Trucker Caps
Hats have been making a big comeback over the last few seasons, and this summer is showing an old favorite in a revamped style. Printer trucker caps are a great way to add some individuality to your personal style.
Snapback Trucker Cap by River Island available from ASOS
Price: R393.03
Trendy Cufflinks
If you want to add some summer vibes to your day-to-day office look, then try out a pair of trendy cufflinks in bright colours and prints. Remember to keep your cufflinks in the same colour family as your tie if you want a well put together look.
Floral Cufflinks by Duchamp available from Jules B
Price: R912.25
Vivid Ties
Liven up your professional look with a cool tie in a vivid summer print – styles to go for this season include floral print, futuristic patterns, and metallic colours.
Floral Tie by Ascot available from Jules B
Price: R547.30
Retro Shades
A must for summer is a collection of shades to mix and match with your outfits – this season is all about round retro shapes, sett in tortoise shell frames.
Round Frame Sunglasses by Illesteva available from MrPorter
Price: R2266.94
Printed Umbrellas
If you live in a city where it rains every other week, then an umbrella is a essential accessory – so why not look stylish while keeping dry with a cool printed design.
Printed Umbrella by London Undercover available from MrPorter
Price: R1 386.84
Eclectic Bracelets
The easiest way to accessorise this summer is by throwing on a few eclectic bracelets in a layered style – stores are now sell ready made packs featuring layered bracelets, saving you time and money when choosing bracelets to match your outfit.
Bracelet Pack by River Island available from ASOS
Price: R140.37
Quirky Pendants
If you’re looking for a unique trend to sets your style apart from other guys, then a quirky pendant will do the trick – Go for retro designs and iconic characters to stay on trend.
Robot Pendant by ASOS
Price: R112.29
Backpacks
Bag designs for summer are leaning towards backpack designs in cool colours and retro prints – if your looking for an easygoing bag to drag all your gear around in, then a colourful backpack is the way to go.
Backpack by Converse available from ASOS
Price: R561.47
Remember to check out FLUX Mag’s Men’s Summer Fashion Essentials article for more great summer fashion tips.
