Everyone has a different theory of ideal gift-giving, but for me, an ideal gift strikes a balance between being indulgent and useful. When I’m buying for someone, I want to get them something they may not necessarily splurge on for themselves but they will nonetheless use or enjoy frequently (and, hopefully, think fondly of me when they do). Handbags and accessories fit that prescription pretty well, which is probably not a coincidence.
Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly, and of course, that’s an occasion on which women receive a lot of gifts. Since the day has such a heavily red-and-pink color scheme, a handbag in one of those hues makes a strong choice for a gift. Not only is it a subtle nod to the day itself, but it’ll be something its recipient can use all year. Check out 20 of our favorites below.
Alexander McQueen Python Box Bag
$2,690 via Net-a-Porter
Balenciaga Small City Bag
$2,050 via Nordstrom
Botkier Waverly Tote
$298 via Nordstrom
Bottega Intrecciato Chain Handle Tote
$3,500 via Neiman Marcus
Chanel Flap Bag
$3,100 via Chanel
Chloé Nile Bag
$1,690 via Neiman Marcus
Cult Gaia Ark Bag
$298 via Shopbop
Fendi Peekaboo Bag
$4,250 via Fendi
Furla Metropolis Bolero Bag
$378 via Shopbop
Givenchy Duetto Bag
$990 via Nordstrom
Gucci Marmont Mini Bag
$1,450 via Gucci
Kate Spade Carlyle Street Kallie Bag
$268 via Nordstrom
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Bag
$2,270 via Louis Vuitton
Mansur Gavriel Sun Mini Calf Bag
$1,095 via Neiman Marcus
MICHAEL Michael Kors Mercer Large Tote
$295 via Neiman Marcus
Miu Miu Lady Jeweled Madras Bag
$2,100 via Neiman Marcus
Prada Monochrome Tote
$1,950 via Nordstrom
Saint Laurent Loulou Mini Bag
$1,190 via Neiman Marcus
Salar Gaia Crossbody Bag
$450 via Shopbop
Valentino Rockstud Spikes Bag
$2,895 via Neiman Marcus
