How Fashion-Forward Canadians Are Accessorizing This Spring

Spring signals a shift—lighter layers, brighter palettes and a renewed appetite for style experimentation. This season, it’s all about the add-ons: polished top-handle bags with a relaxed sensibility, softly tinted sunglasses that subtly shift the mood and elevated slip-ons that balance ease with polish.

To decode the art of the perfect finishing touch, we tapped three of our most stylish friends for their insider insight. Ahead, Tyler Da Silva, Afiya Francisco and Sergio El-Azzi share their go-to accessorizing tricks for stepping into spring with confidence—and serious style.

Tyler Da Silva, Celebrity Photographer

Summed-up style: “Classic, polished, unexpected.”

Accessory essential: “A bag. I’m into statement designer pieces; they instantly make an outfit feel more intentional, even if the rest of the look is minimal. A bag adds just the right amount of sophistication. For me, it’s the one accessory that truly completes a look.”

Spring trend to try: “I love the bow-tie revival in Jonathan Anderson’s debut for Dior Men. He doesn’t treat the bow as a stuffy throwback; he makes it playful and romantic, with bows tied loosely at the neck, layered under collars and even styled backwards.”

Currently coveting: “I’m eyeing Thom Browne’s Bolton Bag. From the second I first saw it on the runway, I was drawn to its perfect balance of structure and softness.”

Afiya Francisco, Creative Director

Summed-up style: “Refined, restrained, statement-making.”

Accessory essential: “Eighty percent of the time, I’m in my Tom Ford sunglasses. They have a yellow tint, which makes them perfect for wearing indoors and during the evening—without screaming ‘I wear my sunglasses at night!’”

Spring trend to try: “An oversized bag is a classic staple, and I’m happy to see it having a moment on the runway. I’ve been wearing one for a while, but I’m excited to explore other options this season.”

Currently coveting: “I would be very pleased if a pair of Bottega Sunday Slippers fell into my lap. I adore menswear-inspired pieces, and these shoes are thoughtfully designed but still convey an air of ease.”

Sergio El-Azzi, Fashion, Real-Estate and Private Aviation Entrepreneur

Summed-up style: “Excess, luxury, glamour.”

Accessory essential: “On nights out, I love carrying a small clutch that fits all my necessities. The Hermès Kelly Cut is my go-to; it holds everything I need and is one of my favourite evening bags.”

Spring trend to try: “Feathers are everywhere this season, and I’m excited to embrace them. I’m on the hunt for a floor-length pink ostrich-feather coat—it’s dramatic, decadent and exactly the kind of moment I love.”

Currently coveting: “I’m obsessed with these over-the-knee boots. They bring total drama to your outfit and can be dressed up or worn casually. To me, they’re proof that menswear can be adventurous and expressive.”

This article first appeared in FASHION’s March 2026 issue. Read more stories from FASHION’s March 2026 issue here and subscribe to the print magazine here.