In fashion’s grand symphony, accessories are the crescendo — the final notes that transform a look from good to unforgettable. This season, we’re decoding the art of the finishing touch with the most coveted bags, hardware-heavy accessories, glow-giving beauty essentials, and fragrances that linger like a first-row seat at Fashion Week. Consider this an extension to your accessories catalogue, because a period just won’t do when you could end your outfit with an exclamation point. 

ION Orchard is the destination for celebrating the power of exquisite punctuation: those carefully curated accessories, beauty touches, and signature scents. 

A great bag isn’t just an accessory. It’s the ultimate multitasker, the silent partner that pulls your entire look together while carrying the weight of your daily essentials (literally). This season, bags aren’t just practical; they’re personality pieces. Whether it’s the sleek, structured lines of a doctor bag, the slouchy ease of a suede bucket, or the playful quirk of a dachshund silhouette that proves fashion should never take itself too seriously. Your choice of carry-all speaks volumes before you even say a word.

From boardroom to bar, weekend errands to romantic dinners, the right bag doesn’t just complete your look, it enhances it. So go ahead, choose one that doesn’t just hold your life together, but makes a statement while doing it. After all, true style isn’t just about what you wear, it’s about how you carry it.

Prada’s Dachshund Du Jour leather top-handle with padlock is architecture for the fashion-obsessed. Its exaggerated proportions dubbed "dachshund" by editors, make an unexpected foil to this season’s fluid tailoring. Try it with a second-skin leather coat for high-contrast drama, or let it dangle from a slip dress’s bare shoulder for minimalist chic.

For those favouring softer statements, Loewe's pebble bucket bag in warm almond suede offers quiet luxury at its finest. The supple texture begs to be touched, working beautifully when slouched against cashmere knits and wide-leg linen for weekend ease. Yet this same bag transforms when structured atop a crisp camel coat for the office, or clutched underarm with evening sequins.

Valentino’s Antibes tote in high-gloss calfskin is the antidote to outfit fatigue. Inspired by vintage medical bags, its genius lies in duality: Carry it empty with a belted trench for boardroom polish, then stuff it with a chunky knit scarf for that perfectly imperfect downtown vibe. The glossy finish ensures it always looks expensive, even when you’re running on minimal sleep and maximum espresso.

Every great outfit has its unsung hero, that one accessory piece working quietly behind the scenes to elevate, define and occasionally steal the show. If your outfit were a sentence, accessories would be the exclamation points — the subtle (or not-so-subtle) flourishes that give it rhythm, intention, and voice. The right belt, charm, sunglass, or scarf doesn’t just accessorise, it articulates. This season, wield these finishing touches with the precision of a seasoned stylist.

Louis Vuitton’s Reversible Flowergram Belt is the ultimate style chameleon that flips from monogrammed authority to floral irreverence with a flick of the wrist. Pair the structured side with a pencil skirt for corporate poise, then reveal the leather floral face when the workday gives way to gallery openings and late-night cocktails. CELINE’s Triomphe Buckle, on the other hand is the fix to slouchy silhouettes. Wear it high on a blazer for sharp waist definition, or let it hang low on vintage denim for off-duty insouciance. And for those who prefer something more slender and low-key, Loro Piana’s Ghiera belt in buttery calfskin needs no fanfare, its quiet craftsmanship speaks volumes on its own.

Charms are the footnotes to your accessories — small but loaded with meaning. LOEWE’s Hedgehog Charm (in felt, beads, and calfskin) is a wink to playful sophistication. Try it on a Prada Re-Edition’s zipper for a subtle contrast to the bag’s clean lines or dangle it from a LOEWE Puzzle strap, doubling as a conversation starter. The key (pun intended) is placement — let it peek out like a well-kept secret.

Sun is up, so it’s time to take those sunnies out. Often an overlooked detail, a carefully selected pair of sunglasses do more than just shield your intentions, they can define and complete an ensemble. Take Gentle Monster’s Bandoneon frames, with their dark brown ’70s swagger. They represent this season’s most versatile accomplice, working both indoors nestled over slicked-back hair like a high-fashion headband and outdoors for an air of unreadable cool. For a sleeker, more classic statement, Ray-Ban’s 1971 Square in bi-gradient lenses delivers a genderless, architect-approved polish, ideal for those who prefer their mystery served with a side of precision.

Sometimes it's not about the makeup you wear, but more about how it wears on you. These six finishing touches are the invisible hands that guide, sculpt and polish to perfection the final brushstrokes of your fashion ensemble.

Forget matte lips, say hello to dimensional shine. Dior's Lip Glow Oil (in Cherry) is the ultimate transformer. By day, it’s a sheer, balmy wash of colour that makes teeth look whiter. But once dusk settles in, it transitions into a glassy, stained finish that catches candlelight like crushed rubies.

Fenty's Gloss Bomb (Champ Stamp) delivers next-level shine with a holographic pearl finish. Wear it alone for a tad bit of a modest flush or layered over liner for a blurred, vinyl effect.

Your skin deserves the very best. The right highlight for it doesn’t just sit on your skin; it brings out its most unique qualities that are a celebration of everything that makes you unique.

Sephora’s Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder (Ethereal Light) is a soft focus that mimics the morning light. Lightly dust over the cheekbones and sweep across eyelids for a brighter, more refreshed look. Combine with Chanel's Baume Essentiel (Transparent) with foundation for dewy skin that lasts. Press into the eye lids for a wet-look sheen and tap onto your collarbones for a gilded effect.

While often touted as optional, sprays are an absolute must as a finisher and outright outfit insurance. Sephora’s Charlotte Tilburys Airbrush Flawless operates like a midday refresh for your makeup, steaming away imperfections with a single spritz. Use it strategically: mist after applying cream products to seamlessly melt them into the skin, or deploy between layers for 24-hour staying power that withstands even the most demanding schedules. For ultimate durability, One Size’s On Til Dawn delivers sweat-proof, hug-proof, life-proof security, swooping in for a post-lunch reapplication to revive makeup without adding heaviness. Spraying before and after foundation creates a second-skin finish that blurs the line between makeup and natural glow.

Fragrances are more than just optional scents. It’s the lasting memory of your presence, the intangible signature that lingers long after you’ve left the room. Here’s a curated selection of fragrances that will have you smelling fresher than ever.

Aesop’s Gloam Eau de Parfum bottles the delicate allure of mimosa, blending its honeyed pollen-like sweetness with a whisper of green stems. This is sunset captured in scent, so wear it when you want to evoke the quiet sophistication of linen dresses and bare skin gilded by late-afternoon light. Hermès Twilly Eau Ginger brings hot gingery spice with a French twist. The fiery root is tempered by the sweetness of vanilla and musky sandalwood, creating a fragrance that crackles with energy yet remains utterly refined. This is the scent equivalent of a crisp white shirt paired with unexpected gold jewellery.

Penhaligon’s Endymion Concentré elevates bergamot beyond its usual bright introduction, pairing it with leather and black coffee for a fragrance that’s both polished and intriguing. It steers the imagination towards a well-worn library book in the hands of someone who always dresses impeccably. Jo Malone London’s Lime Basil & Mandarin strips the fruit of its predictable sweetness and instead frames it with earthy basil and aromatic white thyme. This results in an intriguing mandarin scent that feels like biting into the fruit while standing in a herb garden; vibrant yet grounded.