How To Style This Season’s Over Accessorized Bag
‘Jane-ify’ your bag with the latest trend of playful charms, turning any ordinary handbag into a fashion statement
This summer, carrying the It bag of the season simply isn’t enough. Tastemakers in street style photography, runway roundups, and celebrities have firmly cemented a micro trend for S/S 24 – the bag charm. At Mulberry, Stefan Cooke has adorned bags with oversized tassel charms in bold, clashing colours, while Givenchy’s newest tote designs bear jangling padlock charms, and Balenciaga’s oversized Rodeo bag is adorned with an eclectic, cluttered curation of keyrings and personal mementos.
An over-accessorized It bag is far from a new concept. Jane Birkin was renowned for personalising her bags with charms and trinkets. If Jane couldn’t fit something insider her bag, she famously clipped it to the strap, transforming it into a functional, yet fashion-forward accessory.
Today, celebrities are channelling the same sense of unbridled personalisation on their bags. At the Deadpool and Wolverine premiere this week, Gigi Hadid stole the spotlight with her personalized Miu Miu Arcadie bag, bedecked with an array of dazzling charms.
How To Style This Season’s Over Accessorized Bag
Ready to ramp up your look? Transform your everyday handbag into a standout statement piece with styling tips that will add a unique flair to your bag.
Play With Charms and Keychains:
Choose from a variety of playful and eye-catching charms that echo your personality or favourite themes. These can range from whimsical motifs to tourist trinkets, and be sure to play with scale, size and texture – ribbons and chains can offer interesting ways to attach charms.
Choose Cute Companions
Attach cute stuffed animals for a nostalgic, whimsical touch that brings a smile every time. Don’t feel you have to resort to ultra-expensive charms – homemade treasures made by your children, personal craft projects and sweet tokens from friends and family will help tell your story, one charm at a time.
Use Your Favourite Beaded Jewellery Pieces
Incorporate vibrant, beaded necklaces or chains for a splash of colour and texture. Create a chic bohemian effect by layering your favourite bracelets onto your bag -simply mix and match different styles to find the perfect combination. Explore your accessories drawer for forgotten gems and other neglected pieces that can become unique additions to your bag.
Explore A Bag on Bag Moment
A 2024 update on the bag charm trend – attach a tiny bag to your oversized tote. A neutral hued bag is suddenly transformed for summer with a splash of zingy orange or sky blue, and tiny pouches offer a touch of practicality too – pop in your keys or lipstick and never have to rummage in the depths of your bag ever again.
Why settle for the mundane when you can go all out? Whether it’s adding a chic heel, a pair of your favourite everyday glasses, earphones, or even layering on multiple accessories, the sky’s the limit. Unleash your creativity and transform your handbag into a conversation piece.
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