FLORA COLLECTION by Gucci
The new Flora accessories collection is an explosion of wild flowers exquisitely rendered in vivid reds, pinks, yellows and blues that continue the Gucci icon status yet are infused with a modern twist.

Originally created for Princess Grace of Monaco as a one-of-a-kind scarf collection in 1966, creative director of Gucci accessories, Frida Giannini, translates the concept into an array of handbags and totes that exude a fresh, young feel. Available in styles like: The Hobo, The Jackie, and The Flora Bamboo, the bags come in either small, medium or large and use cotton canvas — with or without embroidered detailing. For an extra luxurious feel, the Flora clutch evening bag, features silk satin with Swarovski crystal beaded closure.

The Flora Collection will be available at Gucci stores worldwide from November 2004.

Visit: Gucci

SPRING FRESH
J&M Davidson's Autumn/Winter 04/05 accessory collection boasts a beautiful palette of colours.

Choose bags in either: black, brown, yellow, white, red and green in shapes and sizes that suit both work and play.

Cleverly positioned pockets, on bags, not only look good (in design terms) but serve a purpose as well — all of which adds up to a well crafted, stylish collection.

Price: £500
Visit: J&M Davidson

JIMMY CHOO BAG
Red Leather and Canvass Ruched Bag
By Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo
27 New Bond Street
London W1
Tel: 020 7493 5858

Visit: Jimmy Choo

Bag the Difference
If you prefer softer lines as opposed to the plethora of moulded shapes being offered in most of the accessory collections at present, then Gianfranco Lotti A/W '03 collection is for you. The label not only designs handbags but small leather items like: belts, scarves, ties, stoles, gloves, hats, eyewear and fashion jewellery. Nappa, suede, glossy furs shaped in modern styles are the preferred luxury materials used.

Boutique Gianfranco Lotti
Via della Bigna Nuova, 45 r Firenze

Pure and Simple
Far removed from the founders core business (the construction and engineering company JCB) Bamford's signature collection — launched at London Fashion Week this year — makes a promising entry into the accessory market. Discreetly styled in a selection of pieces (e.g. weekend bag, large back pack, document holder, tote, messenger dispatch bag and cosmetic bag) the collection is both functional and unfussy.

Stockist Tel: 020 7355 1678