Next Level: Cork

Since most of our wine comes with screw-tops, there’s something about wearing cork that feels fancy. (But, you know, in an opposite-of-Swarovski sort of way.) Here, four ways to give it some play. —erica

LEVEL I: This skinny Rag & Bone belt would bring some texture to a silk or jersey dress—picture it against cream. 

LEVEL II: Deceptive suckers: These Dieppa Restrepo lace-ups look like they could be leather or canvas, but they are cork through and through.

LEVEL III: Lauren Merkin brings on the fall colors for a clutch that would look damn good with dark denim.

LEVEL IV: Holy. A cork T-shirt dress? Ostwald Helgason is not messing around. 

More “Next Level” here! It’s true!