Accessories make the outfit and with the ringing in of a new year, you might want to breathe new life into your look with things both glamorous and distinctive.

Luxurious handbags, including miniature ones, are essential for that dash of sophistication. And the piece de resistance for 2024 is more luxe than just leather and exotic skin: it is also kind to the planet.

So, if you want to be the star of the season, hitch your wagon to Chrysalis Couture's limited edition of skull-shaped handbags-each meticulously crafted from recycled leather and embellished with crystals, pearls and metallic accents by skilled artisans. Inspired by visionary artist Damien Hirst-whose exploration of memento mori themes left an indelible mark on the world of art-creative director Garima Madan has reimagined the handbag form into an ethereal expression of opulence and artistry. Roomy enough to just hold your outdoor essentials, this chain handbag is avant garde fashion. And, when one finds its way into your hands, it will become a cherished relic.

Your skull-shaped jewelled handbag finds a friend on the wrist with Bvlgari's Serpenti Misteriosi. With a 40 mm 18 kt white gold case and tail set with brilliant-cut diamonds and two pear-cut emeralds for Serpenti eyes, the Misteriosi is a secret watch-bracelet that celebrates both nature and time. The 18 kt yellow gold bracelet-watch, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and pavé-set diamond dial, coils around the wrist even as the micro-calibre Piccolissimo, one of the smallest mechanical movements to date, powers the hidden watch.

You might also like to match the Misteriosi with a contemporary and minimalistic interpretation of the Serpenti Baia small shoulder bag. Topped by the iconic snakehead magnetic closure, in light gold-plated brass scales and black onyx eyes, the soft bag has two detachable thick snake body-shaped chains and an additional chain section-to extend the length.

Also, to start off 2024, the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon, you might like to check out two limited edition timepieces from TAG Heuer, launched to honour the majestic occasion. Crafted in rose gold and steel, these watches pay homage to “success” that the Chinese Dragon embodies.

The sunray-brushed silver dial of the steel version and the sunray-brushed 18K 5N rose gold-plated dial are both accentuated by sumptuous red lacquer and distinct red azuré sub-dials at 3 and 9 o'clock. But it is the case-back design that is the conversation piece. Fully customised, it reveals a printed Chinese Dragon figure, special engravings to indicate the watch's limited release and the Calibre Heuer 02 movement. An alligator leather strap in elegant red only serves to enhance the watches' sophisticated, racing allure.

If you are a fan of limited editions, then the latest Montblanc Muses Maria Callas Special Edition is for you. A tribute to opera diva Maria Callas, the writing instrument reflects her and her likes. Take for instance the resin of the pen's cap and barrel in turquoise, one of her favourite colours. Then the clip stone that speaks of her great love of jewellery and flowers. Also, the handcrafted, rhodium-coated solid Au 585 gold nib embossed with kohl-outlined cat eyes and dark brows-inseparable from Maria Callas. Even a costume detail from one of her roles finds place-in a pattern of laurel leaves surrounding the platinum-coated cone of the edition.

How about going back in time this new year? To a timepiece that was introduced almost a century ago by none other than Vacheron Constantin, the world's oldest watch manufacturer? In 18K yellow gold, this watch is unlike most-with jumping hours and mysterious minutes within a silver-toned guilloché dial! In the 1990s, Constantin reinterpreted this display, featuring an hour's aperture at 12 o'clock and an onyx minutes pointer appearing through a slot in the guilloché dial. Remarkably accurate, a combination of an ultra-thin movement with adventurous aesthetics and an ultra-slim yellow gold case, it is vintage sophistication that you might not like to pass over.

Want to sport an accessory in the 2024 Pantone colour of the year, Red Orange? Put Versace's Grained Calfskin La Medusa Wallet in Red on your wish/buy list. Oozing self-assurance, this beautiful clutch is a gregarious take on the power of the Pantone colour. A Barbie film-approved luxury accessory (also available in Barbie pink!) with a classic Versace red medusa head, a chain handle link top handle, an adjustable leather shoulder strap, and an optional red chain shoulder strap, it has a front flap that opens to a lilac leather interior. A head-turner for sure.