-Freda M.
50th Birthday Gifts for Her
Fifty is not a slowing-down birthday. For most women it is the busiest decade yet: still working, often looking after parents and grown kids at the same time, with a social calendar that has finally gotten interesting again. A 50th birthday gift should not be sensible. It should be the thing she would have bought herself if she ever had five spare minutes, and a leather crossbody purse from a British leather bag brand is a good place to start.
The City is the purse we would point to first. It is sleeker and more structured than our Original, about 9 x 6.5 x 2.75 inches, with two exterior zip compartments so her phone and keys stay 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 day trips. If she already owns a black purse, choose a color she would not pick for herself: slate blue, stone or maple all look right against a winter coat.
Every purse here is designed in London, 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 $77, which makes it a better gift than it looks: pick one plain and one patterned and she has two purses in one. The City and Original are $135, US shipping is free on orders over $100 with no duties, and we offer 30-day returns if she would rather swap. For more ideas see purses for women over 50, birthday gifts for her, 60th birthday gifts and gifts for her.
