Ahead of the holidays, a roundup of singular pieces suffused with festive spirit.
From a trompe l’oeil paint can to a handbag with wheels, the standout accessories of the holiday season are imbued with no shortage of whimsy. The Italian designer Alessandro Michele, who stepped down from his role as creative director of Gucci last month, has long embodied that mood with his maximalist aesthetic, employing clashing prints and unexpected, often Surrealist accessories. Those looking to try out that style could not go wrong with the miniature bag pictured above, which was part of the brand’s 2023 cruise collection. The purse, which hangs from a goldtone chain strap, resembles a
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