The dark night rises: Opulent accessories for autumn

(CATHERINE LOSING)

Gold braided serpent belt with gem eyes, £1,750, Ralph Lauren Collection, ralphlauren.com

'Notting Hill Gate' frame sunglasses, £606, by pq eyewear designed by Ron Arad, 36 Beauchamp Place, London NW3, 020-7581 6336

Embellished shoes, £1,110, Prada, 16-18 Old Bond Street, London W1, 020-7647 5000

Wool and sequin North South bag, £2,510, Louis Vuitton, 17-19 New Bond Street, London W1, 020-7399 3856

Silk floral scarf, £255, Gucci, 18 Sloane Street, London SW1, 020-7235 6707

Velvet and lambskin shoulder bag, £1,711, Chanel, 26 Old Bond Street, London W1, 020-7493 5040

Bonded flannel fedora with leather trim, £169, Emporio Armani, 020-7823 8818

Artemis gold necklace, £175, Lulu Frost, liberty.co.uk

Crystal heel boots, £1,000, Chanel, as before

Styling: Gemma Hayward

Photographs: Catherine Losing

Set design: Sarah Parker

Assistant: Jemma Pearson