FINISHING TOUCHES

BY MARCY MEDINA

Festive fashion comes in many forms. Like an exclamation point at the end of a sentence, accessories provide the pop for your holiday look. Get into the shopping and gifting spirit with these stylish selections from luxury brands representing the best of American and European style.

December 8, 2025

Valentino

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THE HOLIDAY ACCESSORIES EDIT

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Valentino

LEVEL 2, Nordstrom Wing, 714.751.3300

For nights when you prefer to let your shoes do the talking, wear these Valentino high-heeled sandals. This strappy satin style is adorned with beaded flowers, clear and colored brilliant-cut crystals, and whimsical feathers that mimic flower petals. You’d be hard pressed to find more festive footwear, and it’s the perfect complement to the feminine, maximalist ready-to-wear collection.

Valentino’s Valentino Garavani Sandals

Louis Vuitton

LEVEL 2, Nordstrom Wing, 714.662.6907

Taking its name from Louis Vuitton‘s first store opened in 1854 on rue Neuve-des-Capucines by Place Vendôme in Paris, the Capucines handbag stands as an icon of timeless elegance.

Honoring the House’s origins, the Capucines combines classic allure with refined poise. Evoking Louis Vuitton’s celebrated craftsmanship, a myriad of style signatures–from the side rings with riveted detailing drawing from the House’s heritage trunks to the emblematic monogram flower– accentuate each piece with distinguished character. The bag comes in an array of sizes and seasonal styles, and this beaded mini calfskin version adds a touch of fun and movement, perfect for holiday party-going.

Louis Vuitton Capucines Mini in Black Beaded Calfskin

Ferragamo

LEVEL 2, Nordstrom Wing, 714.979.7654

For the holidays, two moments are key: the art of gifting and the joy of dressing up for special occasions. Ferragamo meets the moment with its elegant, artisan-crafted shoes, bags, accessories, silk scarves, and ties. Small in size and big on style, this mini bucket bag blends sleek design with glowing laminated calfskin leather. Front pockets accented by the Hug buckle add a signature touch, while the drawstring closure, top handle, and adjustable shoulder strap make it a versatile choice for on-the-go city days.

Ferragamo Multipocket Bucket Bag in Champagne

Oscar de la Renta

LEVEL 3, Penthouse, 714.754.9044

If you want to look and feel merry and bright, these crystal drop earrings will put you in the holiday spirit. Featuring a cushion-cut crystal and a luminous pear drop, both stones are set in polished gold. Pair them with swept-back hair to keep their brilliance in focus. Complete the look on your finger with this statement ring. Showcasing a bold play of proportion and light, it features a faceted pear-cut crystal flanked by two brilliant rounds, each secured in polished gold settings with oversized prongs that lend sculptural dimension.

Oscar de la Renta Crystal Drop Earrings in Rose and Crystal Prong Ring in Peridot

Gucci

LEVELS 1 & 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts, 714.557.9600

Gucci’s accessories lend a dash of glamour no matter what time of the year, but the Italian heritage house ups the ante for Holiday with a sparkly version of its signature GG Marmont shoulder bag. It features the emblematic Double G and a faceted chain strap, presented here in silver-toned finish. Crafted from nubuck leather in a beautiful shade of grey, this small bag is further elevated with crystals. Calling back to the Hollywood glamour of its iconic evening looks, this accessory works with special occasion dresses and everyday pieces. The chain can be worn doubled up as a shoulder bag or long as a crossbody bag.

Gucci GG Marmont Crystals Small Shoulder Bag

Chloé

LEVEL 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts, 714.481.0308

The leather handbag is an essential accessory for day-to-day, and the busy festive season is no exception. A carryall to fit all your essentials (and your shopping list) with a comfortable under-the-arm fit, Chloe’s iconic Paddington shoulder bag is the focus for Holiday in a range of wintery colors. Signature details like the side buckles and brass padlock, clasp and key make it instantly recognizable and functional. This one, in grained buffalo leather, is the perfect shade of green dubbed “Winter Ivy.”

Chloé Paddington Shoulder Bag in Grained Buffalo Leather in Winter Ivy

Brunello Cucinelli

LEVEL 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts, 714.957.6930

The Italian knitwear and tailoring house is known for its quiet luxury aesthetic, bringing a cerebral ethos to everyday style. The Fall/Winter collection explores the tensions and harmony between instinct and reason, two universal processes that guide everyday life and dreams. Here, instinct is expressed through natural nuances, ease, and the pleasures of touch. Reason, on the other hand, speaks through quality of materials and craftsmanship, and timeless aesthetic codes that define elegance. Here, the BC Duo Mini Bag, crafted in metallic leather, represents the interplay of tradition and formality with creative impulse.

Brunello Cucinelli BC Duo Mini Bag

Roger Vivier

LEVEL 1, Nordstrom Wing, 714.435.0015

Launched in 1965, the Belle Vivier is one of the Maison’s most famous designs. Becoming an icon thanks to its rectangular crystal buckle and slanted “Skyscraper” heel, its modern reinterpretations make it a new classic. Crafted in fuchsia satin at Roger Vivier’s Paris ateliers, these slingback pumps are the perfect ally for your festive nights. And with a 1.8-inch heel, you can dance all night.

Roger Vivier Belle Vivier Pilgrim Slingback Pump in Fuchsia Satin

Byredo

LEVEL 2, Din Tai Fung Wing, 714.439.9478

The Kantha collection, the foundation of Byredo’s leather goods range, is a series of one-of-a-kind pieces of art at the crossroads of engineering and craftsmanship. A modern take on the Indian Kantha embroidery technique, the line’s uneven and high-tech machine sewing detailing is its signature calling card. Finished by skilled artisans in their Italian workshop, every stitch is cut and knotted by hand. The result is that each finished piece is distinctly special and genuinely unique. The Kantha Blueprint bag is crafted out of the finest Italian leathers with raw edge construction for an authentic look and feel. Handles are hand-carved, molded and assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Intricate golden artwork, screen-printed and hot-foiled on the bag’s under-flap, is the final finishing flourish.

Byredo The Kantha Blueprint Bag Major

Giorgio Armani

LEVEL 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts, 714.546.9377

Holiday jewelry doesn’t have to be made of gold and gemstones to stand out. Try an unexpected geometric piece like Giorgio Armani’s pendant earrings. Made of enameled metal in a statement-making diamond shape, they’re a versatile and refined accessory that replicate the play of colors in the Holiday ready-to-wear selection. Sized to graze the jawline and neck, these clip-ons (no piercing needed) add impact to a simple black top as well as more colorful looks. They also capture the sleek minimalist aesthetic of the house’s legendary designer and founder, Giorgio Armani.