Tommy Ton on the Joy of Accessorizing and Celine's Influence

Tommy Ton, a pioneer of street style photography, launches a monthly series exploring fashion through accessories. He argues that accessories, not seasonal trends, keep wardrobes fresh. Ton highlights Celine under Michael Rider as a catalyst for renewed interest in accessorizing, citing Rider's debut collection's charm bracelets, rings, and gold medallion belt buckle. Nine months later at Paris Fashion Week, outside Petit Palais, Ton observed fashion professionals Sarah Park, Ramya Giangola, and Lisa Aiken unintentionally channeling Celine's preppy bourgeois aesthetic with their own twists. Giangola mixed old Celine by Phoebe Philo with new pieces by Rider. Park layered red knits with costume jewelry and belted mini wallets from The Row. Aiken draped a Celine silk foulard off her shoulder, balancing gold accents with a red Khaite pouchette. Ton emphasizes day-to-night versatility and stepping outside comfort zones with accessories.