M here knowing ~0 asking for gifting advice for a F friend in 20s. Need advice on brand, style, etc. $400 budget incl tax.
Thinking about small handbags / vanity bags in black/white/darkish colors and non-adventurous styles. What are some brand options at this price point?

Thinking if she doesn’t like the color/style, she can always use it as a small vanity case inside her larger bags.

Also open to other options like scarf, skincare, etc. Don’t need to spend all $400.

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You can’t get a designer bag for under $1k, but you can get shoes. Jimmy Choo always has sales at Neimans and others. Perfume if you know the types she likes. Miss Dior is an easy one that most girls like. Jo Malone has sets you can get for under $400. Possibly get her a skin care fridge because buying skin care for someone is super hard. Hermes also has the egerie sandal for only about $300. Possibly a gold necklace with her birthstone. You can also get her something from Tiffany and co from the “return to Tiffany” collection for under $400. You can also get Tiffany champagne glasses for about $150. Hope this helps.

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Yeah that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the detailed input!
I’ll prolly skip shoes too cuz if I ask her size she’ll realize

Don’t get a bag for a lady unless she explicitly tells you what she likes.

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Gotcha, thanks for the suggestion

Idt a bag would be the best gift for that price range. Some alternative suggestions:
Bottega and celine cardholders are about $300-400 and i love mine - super functional, great quality & brand, and on trend. You can also get her a silk scarf from Hermes. You can also create a luxurious gift set/package of fragrances & candles from byredo, diptyque, and le labo. Acne studios or loewe scarves are also super functional & popular. I love luxurious gift guides so feel free to DM me if you want more suggestions!

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I have the celine one and a few of my friends love the leather quality of bottega

INFO: Are you trying to bang this broad or is it purely platonic? Regardless agree that you shouldn’t get a bag unless she has asked for a specific style or designer.

Long story short just friendship. She helped me a lot and she’s leaving the city.

consider telfar, moulye or polene. none of them are too crazy in terms of color, design or pattern, and should be within your price range and are all great quality (check @tanner.leatherstein on instagram) and well-respected in the fashion space

oh yeah forgot about that

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Hi, OP! A leather briefcase would be a great gift. I'd definitely go for Carl Friedrik Palissy.

Quite a big budget. As others recommended I would stay away from bags unless she explicitly asked for one. Best thing you can get a get that’s luxurious and a safe option is Jo Malone perfume/lotion/candle sets.

Consider Hermes mini pop h pendants or earrings. Some colors are hard to get so it shows thoughtfulness (but not impossible for you if you put in some effort, including on Hermes.com). Hermes fans are fantastically loyal and will recognize their products from a mile away. and the mini pop h are one of the most popular items.

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