Fashion

Arm Candy

By Melissa Puppo

Collage of colorful bags and bag charms

There’s something deliciously playful about clipping a strawberry charm onto a gorgeous handbag. Maybe it’s the way it catches people off guard, or how it transforms an investment piece into something that feels unmistakably you. Whatever the reason, bag charms have evolved from runway novelty to the most sought-after detail, and summer’s carefree spirit makes them feel especially right.

These accessories aren’t exactly new. What started on 2024 runways has evolved into fashion’s maximalist moment. Oversized fruit charms dangle from shoulder bags, and beaded baubles adorn everyday totes, guaranteed to spark compliments (and curiosity). Bag charms are the splash of personality that says you don’t take yourself too seriously.

Luckily, this season’s best accessories don’t make you choose. From celebration-ready confetti prints to food-inspired charms, summer’s standout accessories prove that sophistication and whimsy aren’t mutually exclusive.

  1. Loewe puzzle 10 confetti sequin bag with geometric lines and a unique cuboid form

    Loewe

    Puzzle 10 Confetti bag in classic calfskin
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  2. Loewe party puzz charm with sequin and embroidered calfskin

    Loewe

    Party Puzz Charm
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  3. Chloe blue summer banana hobo bag in raffia and calfskin with an embroidered logo

    Chloé

    Summer banana boho bag in raffia
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  4. Prada pop strings bag charm with a mix of colors and textures

    Prada

    Pop Strings bag charm
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  5. Miu Miu lemon yellow leather basket purse with an open basket-weave motif

    Miu Miu

    Leather Basket
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  6. Fendi fuzzy strawberry bag charm made of multicolor mink and brown FF canvas

    Fendi

    Strawberry Charm
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  7. Zimmermann medium fringe tote in a woven raffia

    Zimmermann

    Goldentime Medium Fringe Tote
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  8. Veronica Beard Nantucket shell bag charm with gold accents

    Veronica Beard

    Nantucket Shell bag charm
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  9. Bottega Veneta red and white canvas bag with a leather sliding cross-body strap

    Bottega Veneta

    Andiamo Canvas Bag White And Red
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  10. Dolce & Gabbana sicily cannolo keychain charm made of metal and resin

    Dolce & Gabbana

    Sicily Cannolo Keychain Charm
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Lemon yellow, pops of red, inflatable-bow collars. Our highlights from Jack McCollough and Lázaro Hernández’s debut as Creative Directors for Loewe at the Fall/Winter ’26 show at Paris Fashion Week.

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Lemon yellow, pops of red, inflatable-bow collars. Our highlights from Jack McCollough and Lázaro Hernández’s debut as Creative Directors for Loewe at the Fall/Winter ’26 show at Paris Fashion Week. Video by @voguerunway

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It’s a hoot. Chopard’s radiant owl watch from the Swiss house’s Animal World collection is crafted in diamonds and sapphires, designed to transform every second into a delightfully artful moment.

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We got ready with them. From foundation to the final layer of gloss, the makeup of the beautiful floral mannequins at Fleurs de Villes FLORA was an undertaking. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the floral artisans got the look.
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