Akris' Luxurious DIY Handbag Service

Akris celebrates the brand's iconic "Ai" bag with a new customization serviceand three editors try their hand. View Gallery 5 Slides Imagine bringing your ultimate accessory to life. Enter Akris. The Swiss fashion house launches the most luxury version of DIY fashion, enabling customers to create their own versions of the signature "Ai" bag: the

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    • Akris celebrates the brand's iconic "Ai" bag with a new customization service—and three editors try their hand.

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    Imagine bringing your ultimate accessory to life. Enter Akris. The Swiss fashion house launches the most luxury version of DIY fashion, enabling customers to create their own versions of the signature "Ai" bag: the architectural arm candy, named after its capital A shape. Three Harper's BAZAAR editors created these bags above. The verdict? An A+ in customization chic.

    Click through to see these editors make their own Akris handbag, then go to CreateYourAidentity.com to discover more.

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    Take Your Pick

    p"The best accessories let you show off your personality—and the process of designing an original bag did just that." —span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space" ShopBAZAAR Editor, Emma Ciufo/span/ppinterest

    "The best accessories let you show off your personality—and the process of designing an original bag did just that." — ShopBAZAAR Editor, Emma Ciufo

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    It's Personal

    p"I love personalized details—they make a piece feel instantly elevated. When creating this bag, I chose a classic preppy combination of green and white." —span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" Digital Fashion & Features Directorspan class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"/span, Kerry Pieri/span/ppinterest

    "I love personalized details—they make a piece feel instantly elevated. When creating this bag, I chose a classic preppy combination of green and white." — Digital Fashion & Features Director, Kerry Pieri

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    Heart-Worthy Handbag

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    "Working in fashion I see everything out there, so something that is bespoke becomes a cherished item." — Executive Accessories Editor, Amanda Alagem

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    A Bag Of One's Own

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    The Details

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    You will choose from three bag sizes, 15 colors of the finest leather, and multiple hardware and handle options (including python)—finished with your choice of monogram. BYO inspiration.

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