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wristlet
noun
wrist·let
ˈris(t)-lət 
: a band encircling the wrist
especially
: a close-fitting knitted band attached to the top of a glove or the end of a sleeve
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In 2004, wristlets in 75 iterations generated $40 million in sales, which at 4% of our overall revenue was quite impressive for an item at such a low price.
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Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
The apparel offering will include the Soft Jersey half-zip, License to Train hoodie, Organic Cotton Classic-Fit T-shirt, Cates T, Love long-sleeve while the accessories assortment will include the Crossbody camera bag, Dual Pouch wristlet and Everywhere backpack.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
From leather wristlets to massive laptop bags, and many crossbodies and satchels in between, there’s a wide array of styles in fall-ready color palettes to shop below.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The bag can also be converted into a wristlet by simply removing the adjustable strap.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
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Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
The apparel offering will include the Soft Jersey half-zip, License to Train hoodie, Organic Cotton Classic-Fit T-shirt, Cates T, Love long-sleeve while the accessories assortment will include the Crossbody camera bag, Dual Pouch wristlet and Everywhere backpack.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
From leather wristlets to massive laptop bags, and many crossbodies and satchels in between, there’s a wide array of styles in fall-ready color palettes to shop below.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The bag can also be converted into a wristlet by simply removing the adjustable strap.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Wristlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristlet. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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wristlet
noun
wrist·let
ˈris(t)-lət
: wristband
especially
: a close-fitting knitted band at the end of a glove or sleeve
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