Gone are the days when monograms are only for the preppy among us. And it appears to be largely driven by the renaissance of the LL Bean Boat & Tote.

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 While the LL Bean Boat & Tote has never gone out of style, it's back in full force and better than ever. Rather than the typical initial monogramming, the norm has become cheeky, culturally relevant phrases that personalize your tote. Think "yes chef" and "ludicrously capacious."

I myself am the proud owner of three boat & totes, and I use them for just about everything. And of course, each of them is adorned with niche Taylor Swift references.

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Now, my love of monograms has expanded to many of my most-used items. And the EG team agrees.

Keep scrolling to take a peek at some of our favorite monogrammed items and the ones we're currently adding to our shopping carts.

| photography courtesy of andie furber |

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| photography courtesy of andie furber |

Our Shopping List

LL Bean Boat & Tote

Madewell Pouch Clutch

Officine Buly Baume des Muses

Abbode Custom Handwriting Pillowcases

J. Crew Cotton Pajama Set with Embroidery

Mark & Graham Small Travel Jewelry Case

Maisonette Custom Embroidered Sweatshirt

Mansur Gavriel Monogrammed Ballet Flat

Clare V. Monogrammed Moyen Messenger Bag

Lingua Franca Custom Button Down Shirt

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Andie Furber