The chic, the cosy, the cute, the convenient and the cutting-edge – here’s what to put on your winter accessory shopping list
By Purnima Shrinivas
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Beret Beautiful:
Beret Beautiful: What’s winter without cashmere? What’s glamour without a beret? Unleash your inner Faye Dunaway with a chic ribbed cashmere beret and toss those beanies away this year. Slouchy but sophisticated, the beret is here to stay. marksandspencer.com
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Peeper Protector:
Peeper Protector: When ski slopes beckon, go armed with snow goggles that adjust for varying conditions by way of easy-to-switch, changeable lenses. Double the lens, better the precision. Plus they’re comfortable and have a wide field of vision. bolle-europe.co.uk
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Music Muffs:
Music Muffs: Suede trim and shearling-lined ear muffs that double up as headphones: voila! No more frozen ears, just uninterrupted music and unlimited style. uggaustralia.com; schuh.co.uk
3/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Colourful Cover-Up For Her:
Colourful Cover-Up For Her: Down and dowdy – that’s the weather outside. Bold and fiery – that’s what your overcoat should be to neutralise the effect of the former. Look! A red double-faced Italian wool coat with a stand-up notched collar that achieves the purpose. Perfect! neimanmarcus.com
4/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Structured Staple For Him:
Structured Staple For Him: Slim, structured and double-breasted with ‘30s-style and military inspiration – this peacoat, lined with thinsulate and worn over fitted layered clothing, is the perfect attire for a dapper downtown dude. jcrew.com
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Black To Basics:
Black To Basics: Innerwear or outerwear, this lightweight (but warm) merino wool hoodie for him is adaptive to a range of bodies and temperatures. It’s one of those key pieces every man should have in his closet. (available from October). missionworkshop.com
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Smart Scarf:
Smart Scarf: Have a penchant for dropping your precious – we mean smartphone – while taking a ski lift selfie? Worry not, we have just the fix for that: a scarf with a zip-up, see-through, touch-screen-friendly pocket to stash your device in, so it not only stays secure and dry, but accessible, facilitating photography from up above. Not just that, it’s great to store all your essential extras. peepsnake.com
7/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Critter Comfort:
Critter Comfort: Reptile lover, playful munchkin or sophisticated tot – little ones may now wear a slithering creature with a forked tongue around their necks and earn bragging rights without getting bitten. This thoroughly Brit loop scarf is non-slip, woolly and an out-and-out crowd-pleaser – take our word for it!picaloulou.com
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Glove Love:
Glove Love: It’s biting cold and your smartphone is buzzin’ away. What to do? Take off that ordinary winter glove and lose your fingers to frostbite OR keep it on and say hello to a non-responsive touchscreen. But wait: here’s a top-notch, nanotech-enabled, all-over conductive glove that affords a flawless surfing experience. Browse effortlessly and keep warm at the same time!mujjo.com
9/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Hands In Glove:
Hands In Glove: Left little gloves at home? Yes. Freezing hands? Yes. Just want to hold Mommy’s or Daddy’s hand? Yes, yes, yes! Whatever the need, this playful and handy, sold-in-pairs-only design – hand-knitted from fine Italian merino wool – is the perfect solution for those days when your tiny companion could do with a little extra warmth and TLC.thegorgeouscompany.com
10/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Fantastic Fingerless Felt:
Fantastic Fingerless Felt: Made with merino wool and natural, hand-dyed silk pongee, these button-embellished arm warmers in fiery orange and teal (hand-felted with love in Lithuania) gives new meaning to the words ‘arm candy’. They’re made to order and, of course, admire. etsy.com
11/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Faux Fur Fun:
Faux Fur Fun: If fashion runways are anything to go by, there will be lots of fur in the air this winter. Adopt the trend but be kind: attach these handmade, lush and elasticised faux fur cuffs to sleeve or boot ends and unlock your inner fashionista.helenmoore.com
12/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Felt Fuzz:
Felt Fuzz: Hardshell is out. Classy, dense wool is in. Minimal, sleek and visibly refined with a rich Tuscan vegetable tan leather trim, this tailor-fitted German wool felt case affords the right amount of protection for your essential Macbook Pro Retina and Macbook Air. No nicks, no scratches, no bulk, just pure panache.hardgraft.com
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Snug Sack:
Snug Sack: Don’t go by the name – it’s not just a sleep sack. Unzip the sides and stick your arms out, loosen the cinch and draw your legs out, or pull up to your waist and use as a puffy jacket. Play or camp outdoors; surf or work indoors – there will always be a good reason to use the innovative Napsack.polerstuff.com
14/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Power Warmers:
Power Warmers: Why bother with plain ol’ wool socks when there are temperature-controlled ones that deliver continuous and uniform heat to your feet via an externally attached heating element powered by a battery pack? They’re hi-tech. They’re fitting. They’re warm. They’re comfortable.therm-ic.com
15/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Self-Sewable Slippers:
Self-Sewable Slippers: No fuss, no frills, only laces and felt – these slippers with sew-on laces by Gaspard Tiné-Berès & Ruben Valensi are stunningly simple and decidedly creative. We say cool! What say you?lasso-shoes.com
16/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Wow! What A Wrap!:
Wow! What A Wrap!: High-quality lambswool and a tri-colour palette pattern – presenting winter’s high-style knitted wrap to keep you looking seriously modern through the winter. Team with plain basics to make it stand out. gabriellevary.co.uk
17/19
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Winter Is Coming: 18 Accessories To Plan For Now.
Tweed Indeed:
Tweed Indeed: We spy with our pet-loving eyes, something beginning with a T …a tweed cape for your four-legged friend, so he too can stay snug and stylish on chilly days. The easy-to-fasten and remove design adds to its appeal.muttsandhounds.co.uk
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