April 5, 2020 10:50AM ET

C Suite: Look for Fringe, Statement Belts and Jewelry-esque Mini Bags This Fall

SJ: You mentioned fringe on a bag. When you say accessories, handbags seem to come to mind first, before shoes, belts or even eyewear. Was there any new handbag trend for fall? KG: The one thing I saw–and I saw a lot of it–that I've not ever seen on the runway before were multiple shows where models were wearing more than one bag. I saw them carrying a clutch, along with a tote bag, or carrying a wristlet and a tote bag. It seemed that more was more. That was different this past season. — Isabel Marant F/W 20 at Paris Fashion Week.

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As CEO and president of the Accessories Council, Karen Giberson has been busy working with members seeking tariff relief in the U.S.-China trade war, and now on supply chain issues resonating from the impact of the global coronavirus. Now that factories in China have largely re-opened, Giberson has been working with council members on navigating sourcing and…

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