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Shades of grey: Shop the neutral shade of the season now

By Vogue Scandinavia's Shopping Team
demi couture editorial

Photo: David Abrahams

Inspired by Grey Day, these are Vogue Scandinavia's 8 essential picks in the go-to hue of the moment

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There's all-out black, crispy whites and the spectrum of subtle beiges and taupes. But the neutral that should not go forgotten is the almighty shade of grey, superior in its wide-reaching spectrum from light to dark, slate to graphite, dove to flint.

Here, Vogue Scandinavia's shopping editors revel in the season's new neutral, with 8 top picks to add to your essential grey repertoire.

Balenciaga

Hourglass embossed leather chain wallet

Via Luisa Via Roma

Any handbag connoisseurs will never tire of Balenciaga's iconic Hourglass bag, with its curved silhouette nodding to the silhouettes created by the house's founding father. Sling the chain strap over your shoulder or detach to carry as a clutch.

New Balance

9060

Via New Balance

Designed for Grey Day 2023, this iteration of 9060 is a relaxed statement shoe that takes its inspiration from lunar missions. The durable upper is crafted from nubuck and mesh, while the heels are cushioned for stability and comfort.

Saint Laurent

SL 529 square sunglasses

Via Mytheresa

Forget rose-tinted glasses, this season we want that cool grey-blue tint. Saint Laurent's silver square frames are minimal are the streamlined and minimal pair you need for your sunglasses rotation. Note the logo detailing at the temple.

Mehrotra

Sari shawl fringes

Via Mehrotra

This scarf by Mehrotra is designed in Stockholm and uniquely produced in Delhi from pre-loved saris. It is 100% silk with hand-fringed edges. perfect to drape over ensembles for a summer evening out.

Loewe

Leather belt

Via Mytheresa

It's time to reach past the black and brown leather belts in your wardrobe – grey is the new staple. Made from subtly grained leather, the leather's neutral hue is perfectly complemented by a silver buckle shaped to Loewe's iconic insignia.

Susan Szatmary

Mini Palais Royal Grey

Via Susan Szatmary

Susan Szatmáry's Mini Palais shoulder bag from soft calfskin leather in a demure, darker shade that the designer aptly labels 'royal grey'. The strap is adjustable and detachable, and it's finished with a brushed-gold turn-lock fastening.

Isabel Marant

Tyron logo-embroidered tweed baseball cap

Via Matches Fashion

Greyed-out accessories are the style du jour as well, including this tweed iteration of the cult-favourite Tyron cap from Isabel Marant, It sits snugly with an adjustable fit and is embroidered with the instantly recognisable logo.

ACNE Studios

Distortion micro bag

Via ACNE Studios

True to the name, Acne Studios' Distortion bag is shaped with a skewed silhouette, with a tie-dye finish across its grey suede leather construction. Note the sleek logo-engraved hardware.