8 practical mini bags you need to have, stat

It's said that good things come in small packages, but not when things are taken to the extreme with the micro bag trend, and you end up forsaking function for fashion (see Jacquemus' Mini Le Chiquito).

Keep it practical and get the best of both worlds with these mini bags that are fun, yet 100 per cent functional – just big enough to store daily essentials including lipstick, a packet of tissues, keys, cards and phone (iPhone 11 Pro Max – yes, we tried).

1. Embossed leather purse with gems (price unavailable), Moschino

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2. Lambskin leather mini top-handle bag, $885, Longchamp

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2/8

3. Mini Baguette fabric cross-body bag, $2,990, Fendi

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4. TB grained leather mini bag, $2,190, Burberry

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5. Lucent 2020 mesh fabric tote, $260, Bao Bao Issey Miyake at Issey Miyake

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6. Teen Triomphe textile and calfskin bag, $3,950, Celine

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7. Calf and lamb leather bag (price unavailable), Givenchy

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8. Cow leather top handle bag, $525, Bimba Y Lola

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8/8

This story was first published on Her World's Feb 2020 issue.