THE NOVELTY GIFT: A PERSONALISED BAG

Because – besides the on-trend DIY factor – the best kind of presents are made “especially for you”, no? Anya Hindmarch was one of the first to elevate the punk art of sticking patches onto bags with its best-selling line of fun leather stickers. This season, Kate Spade New York’s launched its own range that includes gold metal alphabets and cartoon cute motifs. And taking the sophistication level up another notch, Dior’s debuted its signature My Lady Dior tote in “S” size (right) complete with three brass and enamel pins. Sold separately: another 41 of these badges ($55 each) – in the form of the brand’s pretty house motifs – so that you can really make it Lady Dior. Leather tote with enamel and metal pins, $5,200, wool coat, and leather belt, Dior – IJ

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Because – besides the on-trend DIY factor – the best kind of presents are made “especially for you”, no? Anya Hindmarch was one of the first to elevate the punk art of sticking patches onto bags with its best-selling line of fun leather stickers. This season, Kate Spade New York’s launched its own range that includes gold metal alphabets and cartoon cute motifs. And taking the sophistication level up another notch, Dior’s debuted its signature My Lady Dior tote in “S” size (right) complete with three brass and enamel pins. Sold separately: another 41 of these badges ($55 each) – in the form of the brand’s pretty house motifs – so that you can really make it Lady Dior. Leather tote with enamel and metal pins, $5,200, wool coat, and leather belt, Dior – IJ

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