This week, I spoke with designer and founder of Bag Bijoux Ashna Mehta about why high jewelry is moving onto handbags. As charm culture scales at the entry level, a new category is emerging at the top end, shaped by Middle Eastern demand and ultra-wealthy clients. Also, Thom Browne x Asics and the Karla Otto Fall-Winter 2026 report. For tips or comments, email me at zofia@glossy.co. A new category is emerging at the intersection of jewelry and accessories: fine jewelry designed specifically for handbags. As brands capitalize on the “charm economy” at accessible price points, a small group of designers is pushing the idea into high jewelry territory, with pieces that cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.This is a member-exclusive article from Glossy. Continue reading it on glossy.co and subscribe to continue reading content like this.
