-Freda M.
50th Birthday Gifts for Her
Fifty is not a slowing-down birthday. More often it is the busiest decade yet: still working, often looking after parents and grown children at the same time, and with a social life that has finally got interesting again. A 50th birthday gift should not be sensible. It should be something she would have bought herself if she ever had five minutes, and a leather crossbody bag designed in London is a good place to start.
The City is the bag we would point to first. It is sleeker and more structured than our Original, 23 x 16.5 x 7cm, with two external zip compartments, so a phone and keys live where she can reach them. The City Duo has two zip compartments for someone who likes everything separate. For weekends, the Sutton Sling sits softly across the chest, and the Chiswick cargo bag, with its two front pockets and wide strap, suits festivals and days out. If she already has a black bag, choose a colour she would not pick for herself: slate blue, stone or maple all sit well against a winter coat.
Every bag here is handcrafted in 100% full-grain leather, with a lined, easy-clean interior and a 365-day warranty. It also comes with two free straps of your choice and a keyring, worth £63, which makes it a better gift than it looks: pick one plain and one patterned and she has two bags in one. Leather bags here run from £84.95 to £139.95 (the transparent City bag is £49.95), UK delivery is free over £70, and we offer 30-day returns if she would rather swap. For more ideas see handbags for women over 50, birthday gifts for her, 60th birthday gifts and gifts for her.
