Fashion

Club Monaco Has Never Looked This Cool

by Erin Mayer

Club Monaco is known for relatively affordable, high quality workwear. The brand is stylish in a J.Crew-meets-Banana Republic way, but it isn't exactly known for being cool. Until now, that is. Club Monaco has released an accessories collection called The Pieces, a collaboration with a slew of trendy jewelry and purse designers. You'll want, oh, everything.

The line is available online and in Club Monaco stores beginning on Thursday, with prices from $30 to $500. Not exactly cheap, but there are definitely some affordable items. Labels such as Wouters & Hendrix, Seaworthy, and Bing Bang by Anna Sheffield contributed designs to the collection, which includes oversized pearl and safety pin jewelry, geometric rings, and star-embossed clutches. Seems like Club Monaco is jumping on the cool-girl bandwagon, big time, and I'm all for it. Even their clothes have been getting trendier and they've been sticking less and less to the "work staple" formula as the seasons go by. Who doesn't love a clothing that marries professionalism with style?

If you're wondering just what items from The Pieces you should invest in, have no fear — Erin's here with another one of her handy little shopping guides. Check out the best of The Pieces below.

Pearl & Safety Pin Earrings

Ladylike and just a little bit punk. ($209)

Dramatic Bracelet

How Old Hollywood is that? ($238)

Multi-Finger Ring

This is simple but it makes a big statement. ($72)

Geometric Collar Necklace

Perfect for spicing up that high-necked shift dress you bought for work. ($329)

Star Clutch

A little bit quirky and definitely cool — just like you! ($498)

Images: Club Monaco