Gift of the Day: Accessorizing That Feels Personal

It’s no longer enough to have the season’s “It” bag – an accessory needs to be accessorized, too. A tote bag laden with quirky charms is not only the M.O. of perennial style icon Jane Birkin, it was also a standout street-style trend this past fall. If you’re looking for a gift to impress Gen Z and trendy boomers alike, a bag decked out to fit someone’s personality is a clever way to show that you understand their unique style.

While there are lots of designer iterations you could snap up — Loewe’s insanely cute felted animal charms in collaboration with Suna Fujita are also on our wish list — for less than the price of a single luxury charm, you could gift this Free People bag and a mix of charms, such as this pearly option, an edgy chain, and a little beaded add-on. A bang for your buck indeed!

If you tend to be type A in your gift-giving, assemble everything yourself and hand the gift over ready to be worn. If you’re crafty, try your hand at beading and create a charm with a quirky saying or inside joke. Or you can go slow, starting with buying a single charm that reminds you of the recipient and letting them add it to a bag they already love.

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