We have lots to curse, er, thank Miu Miu for. The no pants look, micro skirts and the explosion of bag charms, for starters. The French label didn't invent the latter, but it did popularize the process of stacking a ton on the side of handbags beginning with the Spring 2024 season and continuing for Fall 2024. It even made overstuffing the inside of our bags a thing. Unfortunately, a majority of charms are somewhat cartoonish, making it hard for adults to try out the trend without looking like they're carting their child's bag around for them. So we made it our mission to track down elegant bag charms.
They actually do exist. Most come courtesy of fashion houses, mainly in the form of their respective logos. A few take a less obvious approach. Bottega Veneta goes the fringe route, while Larroudé uses red beads to make a statement. Many brands have put out actual bag charms, but you can also use keychains. Either is way cheaper than buying an actual bag from them so we won't tell if you use these charming accents to make onlookers think you're toting an It bag around town.
Layering bag charms is an art form. Much like its penchant for overloading the interior, Miu Miu likes to pile them on the outside for a cluttered look. In the real world that's far too chaotic, however. Instead, stick with one or two or opt for one with several strands or charms already attached.
Shop the most elegant bag charms below.
Bottega Veneta Key Ring Knot Pompom Key Ring in Cherry, $550 at Bottega Veneta
Celine Cube Bag Charm, $294 at 24S
Prada Metal Keychain in Steel/Black, $480 at Prada
Loewe Anagram Keyring, $290 at Loewe
Marimekko Key Chain, $50 at Anthropologie
Larroudé Melanie Bag Charm, $350 at Larroudé
Free People Padlock Bag Charm, $10 at Free People
Saint Laurent Mini YSL Coin Keyring Bag in Quilted Leather, $645 at Neiman Marcus
Tiffany & Co. Return to Tiffany Padded Bag Charm, $300 at Tiffany & Co.
Miu Miu Leather, Cord, and Metal Trick in Briarwood/Amaranth, $675 at Miu Miu
Balenciaga Paris Souvenir Eiffel Bag Charm/Keychain in Antique Silver, $725 at Balenciaga
Valentino Garavani Roman Bag Charm, $157 at LuisaViaRoma
Christian Louboutin CL Logo Bag Charm, $350 at Christian Louboutin
By Anthropologie Zodiac Pressed Coin Bag Charm, $32 at Anthropologie
Alaïa Le Coeur Leather Bag Charm, $450 at Mytheresa
Christian Dior 30 Montaigne Bag Charm, $990 at Christian Dior
Gucci Double G Keychain, $370 at Gucci
Celine Medals Charm in Brass, $475 at Celine
Loewe Snail Dice Bag Charm, $390 at Mytheresa
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