Gifts for Fashionistas

Gifts for Fashionistas: trends to give

Fashionistas follow fashion with passion: they know the silhouettes of the season, watch for new colours and try out trends before they become the standard. Gifts for fashionistas should take this keen eye for trends seriously. A trend bag as a Christmas gift makes a statement and gives an outfit a new accent. Gifts for fashion lovers do not have to be loud, but they should show that the trends of the season are known. Current bag trends as a gift can be pinned down by three features: the shape, the colour and the surface. Trend bags exist in every type of bag, whether handbags, evening bags, shoulder bags, crossbody bags or tote bags. Christmas gifts from the world of fashion follow exactly these features. With gift ideas for fashionistas, it is also worth looking at the bags already owned, because they reveal which shapes, colours and materials are currently favoured.

Which bag shape and which colour is on trend right now?

When it comes to shapes, a lot is in motion right now. East-West bags are wider than they are tall and sit slim against the body with their horizontal line. Vanity bags resemble small beauty cases in their compact, box-like form and impress with clear structure. Bucket bags have a round, pouch-like silhouette that opens at the top, on some models with a drawstring. Each of these shapes changes how a bag works with an outfit: the slim East-West bag emphasises clean lines, the vanity bag sets a structured counterpoint to flowing clothing, the bucket bag suits relaxed combinations. The season also focuses on depth when it comes to colours. Bags in rich brown and burgundy look warm and combine as well with neutral tones as with strong colours. Rich brown is the softer counterpart to black, burgundy brings colour into the outfit and stays elegant. Both colours work especially well in the transitional season and in winter.

Studs, quilting and Teddy & Faux Fur: lasting trends in handbags, evening bags and tote bags

Besides the seasonal trends, there are lasting trends that keep coming back. Studs set metallic accents and give bags an angular character. Quilting shapes the surface into diamonds or lines and makes a bag look soft and padded. Teddy & Faux Fur bring texture into play and turn shoulder bags and crossbody bags into pieces people love to touch. Bags with studs or quilting suit the taste of everyone who loves structure. Crossbody bags leave the hands free, shoulder bags sit close to the body and can be worn in different ways depending on the length of the strap. A handbag as a gift for fashionistas remains the classic among trend gifts, while a tote bag brings size and everyday practicality. An evening bag as a gift for Christmas suits the festive season, because it is small, often with a special surface and ready for celebrations and dinner. That way, the bag becomes not an off-the-peg accessory but a piece with attitude.