The market for handbag accessories has been exploding every since Fendi debuted its immediately sold-out Bag Bugs, and this holiday season finds us with more options than every to make our everyday bags look a little newer, a little more personal and a lot more fun. The timing is likely not coincidental; bag charms make great gifts because of their relatively low price points compared to other designer leather goods, and they’re a fun little bauble to give or receive.
Below, we’ve assembled over two dozen options for giving your handbag a bit of new life. Our picks start at less than $40, and this season’s options include an abundance of cute animals, including several bears and monkeys.
Alexander McQueen Boxing Glove Bag Charm
$345 via farfetch.com
Anya Hindmarch Wink Key Chain
$350 via Net-a-Porter
Burberry Thomas Punk Bear Bag Charm
$250 via Nordstrom
Coach x Baseman Buster Le Fauve Shearling Bag Charm
$65 via Coach
Dolce & Gabbana Orange Bag Charm
$545 via LUISAVIAROMA
Fendi Mini Monster Backpack Charm
$1,000 via Bergdorf Goodman
Fossil Monster Bag Charm
$48 via Macy’s
Frye Shearling Sheep Bag Charm
$48 via Nordstrom
Gucci Teddy Bear Key Ring
$149 via Gucci
Kate Spade Whale Bag Charm
$48 via Nordstrom
Loewe Knot Bag Charm
$325 via Nordstrom
Louis Vuitton Aqua Flower Bag Charm
$515 via Louis Vuitton
Marni Raccoon Bag Charm
$350 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
MCM Rabbit Fox Fur Bag Charm
$540 via Bloomingdale’s
MICHAEL Michael Kors Selma Key Charm
$58 via Macy’s
Mira Mikati Del Duca Smiley Bag Charm
$40 via Shopbop
Moschino Super Moschino Bag Charm
$170 via LUISAVIAROMA
Opening Ceremony Varsity Jacket Bag Charm
$20 via Nordstrom
Paula Cademartori Miss Powermartori Bag Charm
$312 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Prada Swarovski Teddy Bear Charm
$300 via Bergdorf Goodman
Rebecca Minkoff Hubba Hubba Bag Charm
$45 via Nordstrom
Salvatore Ferragamo Monkey Bag Charm
$170 via Shopbop
Shrimps Jerry Mascot Bag Charm
$115 via mytheresa.com
Sophie Hulme Banana Key Charm
$190 via Saks
Tory Burch Monkey Bag Charm
$115 via Nordstrom
I really love the smiley bag charm! But my favourite has to be the one I got from Evergotten.com the stuffed elephant is so adorable and I was so pleased with the high quality leather. Merry Xmas everyone =D
SOooooo freaking cute! Love the puff balls. and the sheep is adorable!
Love the Fossil “monster”, looks friendly&fun. Esprit also does really nice ones that are cruelty free.
These are cute but seem to me to be for a younger crowd (with lots of spare cash).
Love the Tory Money! Its nice that it also holds change, too.
What about the dinosaur from Coach……
love them but would much rather put em on my keys!
I like numbers 3, 7, 14, 19, and 20, but I just can’t fathom spending hundreds of dollars on something to decorate my handbag.
I find the Coach and Shrimps are kind of creepy.
I love all of these but I won’t be spending that kind of money on something I might lose. I’ll just spend $2 on a pickle shaped ornament from Michaels and use that 🙂
I’m in the minority who dislike the dingle dangle fuss of bag charms. But these are cute for key chains.
OH you had me at the monkey cartoon mini pouch, so cute! But my fave is the star cartoon! Would have never thought that was from moschino.
That star is based on Super Mario, but knowing you, you probably have no idea what that means, huh? Sad.
Actually I do know that as I played it when i was young, that’s why i love it!
Amanda – We also recommend Mel Boteri tassels! Perfect jewelry for your handbag!
I love the Burberry Thomas Bear, but I’ve seen pictures of it on TPF and it is huge! If it were much smaller I might consider it. I dunno if I feel comfortable having a large bear hanging on my purse.