From Plush to Designer, Bag Charms Have Proven Their Staying Power — These 18 Make the Perfect Holiday Gift

From the runway to street style to social media and beyond, bag charms have firmly maintained their grip on the fashion world. The handbag add-ons saw their first big resurgence when the hashtag “birkinify” began trending on TikTok in 2024. Users were seen adorning their purses — Hermès Birkin or other — with charms, keychains, twillies and beads. And just when the craze got a whisper of dying down, Labubu-mania entered the chat, welcoming bag charm revival 2.0.

Throughout the year, Blackpink’s Lisa, Dua Lipa and lots more A-listers have been spotted coveting the mega-viral accessory sold in randomized blind boxes. And while the Labubu chokehold may be coming to a close, it’s only given way for other undeniably fun purse accessories and collectibles to make their mark.

From independent designers to large fashion houses alike, we rounded up 18 bag charms that are the epitome of playful meets chic. They also happen to make the perfect holiday gift for recipients of almost any age.

Clare V. Oui Non FobClare V. is the queen of fun-meets-fashionable handbag accessories (removable bag straps and, of course, bag charms).

Free People Friendship Swag CharmCarabiners bring a bit of edge to FP’s stacked lineup of whimsical charms.

Baublebar Custom Pisa Bag CharmSelect 10 beads from dozens of choices: hearts, faces, disco balls, snacks and so on.

For faster delivery, check out Baublebar’s ready-to-ship bag charms here.

Veronica Beard Croc-Embossed Zip Pouch Bag CharmA practical pouch crafted from premium croc-embossed leather meets gold-toned hardware and knotted paracord.

Maison de Saber The Sabermoji Fruit CharmAnother functional favorite, this Maison de Saber best-seller is designed to perfectly fit an Apple AirTag.

The brand also makes a slightly larger coin purse keychain ($104.25 $139) that doubles as a holder for small tech essentials, including the AirPods Pro. Both sizes come in multiple fruit varieties. And can’t forget the Hello Kitty versions ($71.20 $89).

Cos Good Luck Knotted Bag CharmA leather Ice Blossom knot — believed to turn dreams into reality — and Jade stone — thought to attract wealth, success and love — pay homage to the Year of the Snake, simultaneously adding good vibes and good looks to your handbag.

Clare V. Coqui FobOne more from Clare V., for good measure. This is inspired by the designer’s dog.

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Pop Mart Labubu The Monsters Exciting Macaron Vinyl Face Sealed Case (6 Blind Boxes)No explanation necessary.

Pop Mart The Monsters Labubu Big into Energy Pendant Sealed Case (1 Blind Box)No explanation necessary 2.0.

To note, Kickscrew.com is one of the best online destinations we’ve found to shop Pop Mart’s tough-to-track-down pendants.

Coach Fuzzy Bag Charm in ShearlingLook no further than Coach for elevated plushies made from shearling.

Anthropologie Party Bag CharmAn Anthro best-seller.

Shop the retailer’s complete collection of bag charms, shoe charms and jewelry charms here.

Related: 10 Hermès Gifts You Can Get for Under $100

String Ting Big Chakra Energy Bag TingDua Lipa, Kendall Jenner, Justin Bieber and Blackpink members are just a few famous fans of String Ting.

Gigi Hadid was seen jazzing up her mini yellow Miu Miu with an assortment of charms, including her beloved Bag Ting from String Ting.

Loewe Squid Bag Charm in Wool FeltWe’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: No one does charms quite like Loewe.

At the time of publishing, there’s only one wool squid bag charm left in stock.

Coach Cherry Bag CharmThe cheeky cherry motif simply doesn’t go out of style.

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