Once associated with happy hour and awful occasion wear wedges, cork has had an upgrade. First spotted at the Chanel SS16 couture show, Karl’s eco-chic themed show saw models stomping the wood-chip catwalk in cork wedges. And now we’ve seen it popping up everywhere.
While last year marble had a major moment, we predict that by 2017 everyone will be Instagramming their cork. We’ve spotted everything from cork heels and clutches to candles and stationery - you're spolit for choice.
Cork makes the perfect material for summer-appropriate accessories. The neutral shade means that cork pieces are supremely wearable,just think of it like raffia’s cooler cousin.
Style cork sandals with wide-leg culottes and and an off-the-shoulder top, sling a cork cross-body bag over a shirt dress, or mix up your mantelpiece with a cork candle.
Shop this micro-trend now with our edit of the best cork pieces.
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Pair with a slip dress layered over a basic tee. Tie-Up Sandals, £120, Kurt Geiger
