Neiman Marcus lists the best accessory trends for fall

We just closed the lights on a long Memorial Day weekend, but for those in the fashion business, it’s often about the next season. That means fall.

With that in mind, Neiman Marcus compiled its list of the season’s best trends. Animal print is essential, but keep it in mind that it doesn’t have to be a new pair of leopard print Louboutin stilettos, reports Fashion Wire Daily. The key is knowing to buy animal print anything.

Here are a  few more important fall 2010 trends highlighted at Neiman Marcus’ latest accessories preview on  May 13 in New York. Thursday, reports FWD:

Military influences. From army green to epaulettes, brass buttons and chunky boots with camouflage prints, tough military details are still going strong.

Fur. A controversial material, yet designers can’t seem to get enough of it. Go for the faux if your conscience and your wallet preclude purchasing the real thing. Look for fur-trimmed booties, curly astrakhan-style fur purses and “Nanook of the North” fur vests.

Lace. Leave it to the European designers to give us the best takes on lace, whether it’s a spectacular lace print rubber rain boot by Valentino (could soggy weather be more fashionable?) or a delicate Victorian-esque lace bootie by Dior.

Feathers. Manolo Blahnik’s sophisticated d’Orsay sandals flutter with feathers, while ostrich plumes look luxe on everything from a Lanvin handbag to an exclusive-to-Neiman’s feather stole by Ilana Wolf.