Designer Fashion Accessories: Brands

Let’s face it, when Julia Roberts wears a certain designer’s sunglasses above her famous and well-insured smile, that designer experiences what could be likened to the Oprah Effect. While lesser-known designers strive for the often unattainable celeb endorsement, in the accessory world it’s a tough sell. Certain names are associated with the best accessories that money can buy, and depending upon your budget, some designers have even developed “discount” lines to target middle-income consumers.