Holiday Gift Guide 2018

5 Bags and Bling for the Accessory-Obsessed

Purses: the ever-dependable gift—where else will we store our righteous indignation and movie snacks?

By Rosin Saez With Elizabeth Podlesnik December 3, 2018

Chloe Nile Purse

While every purse fiend in town drools over the next YSL crossbody, this small bag says high-fashion—but doesn't scream it. Nordstrom, $1,950.

Photography by Courtesy Nordstrom

Ripple Earrings by Leia Beila Jewelry

Hoop earrings, schmoop earrings. For those who may want to buck the on-trend shape for something a little less geometrically basic, Leia Beila makes a truly groovy pair of earrings. Leia Beila Jewelry, $75–165.

Medium, Sculpted Disc Diamond Pendant by Aide-mémoire Jewelry

Conflict-free diamonds, recycled gold—this local jewelry outfit creates bling you want to boast about. Aide-mémoire, $75–165.

Mr. Lentz Bi-Fold Leather Wallet in Western Brown

A full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather wallet is the kind of upgrade we didn't know we needed. A small U.S. leather workshop, Mr. Lentz deals in durable handmade riveted wallets (aka built to last). Like the Energizer bunny, it's the gift that keeps going. Mr. Lentz, $49–67.

Kacy Yom Dan-Bi Handle Bag in Lime

This isn't just another purse that will collect dust atop the upper shelves of your closet. This handbag is timeless. And Seattle designer Kacy Yom is all about the classics in style, silhouette, color, and, of course, quality. Her bags, which age gracefully and soften over time, are produced with sustainably sourced Italian leather and made at a family-owned handbag factory in Tuscany. Kacy Yom, $850.

Baggage is a gloomy, unexciting word: "They've got major baggage," or "Claim your (beat-up) baggage on carousel three." But in this gift guide baggage has an entirely different connotation: stylish, fun, and, above all, gift-worthy. And bling, well, that needs no introduction or defending.

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