As unworkable as these teeny bags may seem, the micro movement is far from over. With the ability to carry only your lipstick and credit card, these dinky bags make up for the storage they lack with serious style points. Seen dangling from the fingers of all of the fashion elite, impracticality has become the ultimate luxury accessory. Forcing you to be selective about what you carry with you, the mini bag is the perfect antidote to the full-to-the-brim tote bag. We’ve rounded up 8 of the prettiest petite bags to help you travel light this season.
JW Pei Mini Rantan Super Mini Bag
Minimal in storage space but maximum on impact, this candy-coloured mini bag is crafted from crocodile-embossed vegan leather with a faux suede lining. The added wristlet strap is perfect for evenings, and the circular silhouette ensures that you are ticking off two major SS22 bag trends at once.
Bottega Veneta Mini Jodie Bag
The Jodie Bag’s super chic younger sister, the Mini Jodie, is the fashion set’s favourite mini bag. Repeatedly seen in the hands of Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whitely, the compact hobo bag is crafted from handwoven Intrecciato leather in a curved silhouette. This glistening metallic version is part of Bottega Veneta’s Ramadan capsule collection, meaning it is limited edition and available exclusively in the Middle East.
Burberry TB Mini Leather Shoulder Bag
Sleek and minimal, this classic handbag has been given a zingy twist with a vibrant lime green shade. The single shoulder strap is adjustable, meaning it’s perfect for carrying by hand and on the shoulder alike. Finished with glossy silver toned hardware, this bite sized beauty is good enough to eat.
By Far Mini Soho Bag
A grab and go wonder, this By Far mini bag will go with pretty much anything. Crafted from crocodile-embossed leather, the petite bag is styled in a curved hobo silhouette with an adjustable strap. The buttery caramel shade is the perfect summer neutral, ready to be paired with citrus brights and classic creams.
Zara Mini Satin Handbag
Looking like it could be an archive piece from the wardrobe of Legally Blonde, this hot pink mini bag is a Y2K dream. Styled in a satin, slouchy silhouette, the soft exterior is contrasted by a chunky chain strap and rhinestone embellishment for a look Paris Hilton would be proud to wear.
H&M Braided Mini Bag
Crochet certainly isn’t going anywhere this season, and this dinky handheld bag is the perfect way to add a subtle touch of it to your wardrobe. The lining is perfect for carrying smaller items, plus, at 59Dhs it can cost less than your lunchtime sandwich.
Jacquemus Le Chiquito Moyen Bag
You didn’t think we could do a mini bag round up and not include the bag that started it all, did you? Cast your mind back to AW 2017 and you will find the emergence of Jacquemus’ iconic top handle mini bag, the Le Chiquito Moyen Bag. As seasons have gone by the sizes have got teenier and teenier, but the OG is the perfect mini bag size; roomy enough for the bare essentials, but small enough to still look like it was plucked straight from Alice in Wonderland.
