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April 7, 2013

10 Clear Accessories to Tempt Your Inner Exhibitionist

By Amy Larocca and Rebecca Ramsey

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Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine

Full-on see-through clothing may be too bold for real-world wear, but a touch of transparency in accessories lets some personality shine through. Click through the slideshow to see ten new crystal-clear finds, from Gucci’s clutch and Michael Kors’s statement necklace to Steven Alan’s sunglasses and Christian Louboutin’s ballet flats, plus three New Yorkers with nothing to hide on why they love the trend.

*This article originally appeared in the April 15, 2013 issue of New York Magazine.

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Bass Loves Rachel Antonoff, $129 at DNA Footwear, 133 N. 7th St., Williamsburg.
Topshop, $32 at 478 Broadway. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Michael Kors, $350 at 790 Madison Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Gucci, $1,150 at 725 Fifth Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Christian Louboutin, $595 at 965 Madison Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Swatch, $75 at 1528 Broadway. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Steven Alan Optical, $195 at Steven Alan Home Shop, 158 Franklin St. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Zara, $36 at 666 Fifth Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Ben-Amun, $60 for similar styles at Intermix, 1003 Madison Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, $2,950 at Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Dria Murphy 25, Public-Relations Manager “I see clear jewelry as more of a statement than an everyday look. The clarity of this necklace keeps the siz... Dria Murphy 25, Public-Relations Manager “I see clear jewelry as more of a statement than an everyday look. The clarity of this necklace keeps the size from overwhelming my outfit.”
Roxana Zadeh 24, Advertising Buyer “Everything inside this Charlotte Olympia clutch is an accessory that can be revealed—an expression of style.”
Jalisca Cuevas 10, Student “I wear these on the weekends. I’ve gotten compliments from my dad, uncles, mom, and some strangers. They’ll say, ‘Cool gla... Jalisca Cuevas 10, Student “I wear these on the weekends. I’ve gotten compliments from my dad, uncles, mom, and some strangers. They’ll say, ‘Cool glasses,’ or, ‘Nice look.’ ”
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