Now, Marni might not exactly be world-renowned for their accessories in the same league as other big fashion labels like Louis Vuitton, but you might want to take a second look at the high-end brand for Fall 2008. Their runway show for the season yielded a very interesting, if eclectic, mix of accessories that you might want to get. Kate Moss hasn’t gotten any of these yet though, so it’s unlikely that any of them will become celebrity fashion statements in the near future.

‘Chunky’ would probably be the most straightforward word to describe the accessories at Marni for the season. If you’ve been reading this blog for some time, you’ll remember that Gucci made a similar statement this season. The difference, however, is all in the depth. Whereas Gucci stuck to relatively 2D items like flat pendants and small charms, Marni went for big, voluminous necklaces and bracelets that explode into color. Even the shoes at Marni fit under the ‘chunky’ category; they were either thick-heeled, platform-toed or both.

It’s interesting to note that the similarity to other brands’ elements doesn’t just stop at big accessories. Most of the Marni handbags had a lot of structure to them – a major fashion trend nowadays. There was also a chain handle bag that looked a lot like some Prada handbags and oversized Gucci handbags of this season.

The colors were about as interesting as the shapes and volumes of the accessories. There were demure lavender shoes, huge red-and-white color-blocked necklaces, and golden yellow patent bags. The necklaces, bracelets and shoes, in particular, came in a variety of colors that can easily be called quirky and offbeat.

When you first look at them, Marni accessories might not seem like the most glamorous or edgiest that you’ve seen. However, they’ve got this infectious charm and exuberance about them, and those are two things that this very sober season desperately needs.

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