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PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN KLUTCH MOST WANTED metal urge IRON-CLAD ACCESSORIES BY BOTTEGA VENETA AND YVES SAINT LAURENT OFFER AN ORNAMENTAL EDGE TO FALL DRESSING. BY SARAH LIEBOWITZ F all in New England demands strong, classic style that combines luxury and elegance, while always keeping distinctive design elements in mind. Inspired by the sleek and sharp tones of precious metals, Bottega Veneta and Yves Saint Laurent are among those reinventing timeless silhouettes in rare finishes this season. Bottega Veneta's oxidized clutch has a gallant yet organic feel, detailed with a raw wooden motif and signature knot closure. The house's Fall 2012 collection focuses on precision, presenting tourmaline, forest green, and black, complemented by metallic accessories. Yves Saint Laurent has created the perfect blend of fantasy and femininity. Its lily cuff's graceful silhouette is cast in an unexpectedly stark, silvery finish that flawlessly complements Bottega Veneta's lustrous clutch. Instilling basic elements with contemporary shapes has resulted in an assembly of innovative must-have accessories, making these standout pieces perfect choices for a night out on Newbury Street or a tango in the a sleek, covered-up aesthetic showcased in rich fall tones of maroon, Mandarin Oriental's ballroom. BC Oxidized Silver Moiré Knot Clutch, Bottega Veneta ($9,200). Neiman Marcus, Natick Mall, 508-620-5700; neimanmarcus.com. Arum Lily Bracelet, Yves Saint Laurent (price on request). Available upon special order only; ysl.com 88 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM