The micro bags that are small in size but big in style

When the world got introduced to micro bags, it was something of a novelty. How absurd it looked that a bag – something to hold things with – was too small to conceivably carry much.

Then, celebrities hopped on the trend, toting these miniature bags around both on their days off as well as on the red carpet (thank you, Lizzo). Then, it made a bit more sense: micro bags were a statement item that doubled perfectly as conversation starters. (“What do you even fit in that little bag?”)

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These days, micro bags have settled into a position of being a contemporary classic. The size fits right in with modern day lifestyles: just enough to fit slender phones barely a centimeter thick, credit cards that suffice in a cashless world, and perhaps an item of makeup.

It’s evident too when you’re browsing the websites of fashion brands and many now have a category page dedicated to micro bags.

If you haven’t already, it’s time to consider this diminutive category – whether brands call them mini, micro or nano – for yourself. Here is the latest crop that we’ve got our eyes on.

Number One Nano Bag, USD$340 (S$463.77), Polene

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Béri Bag, USD$320 (S$436.48), Polene

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Micro Lady Dior leather bag, $5,300, Dior

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Micro Dior Caro, $3,800, Dior

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Nano Tote, $725, Strathberry

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Puzzle Nano Leather Shoulder Bag, USD$1,580 (S$2,152), LOEWE from Net-a-Porter

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Lou Baby Quilted Textured-Leather Shoulder Bag, USD$805 (S$1,097), Saint Laurent from Net-a-Porter

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Dionysus super mini two-tone leather shoulder bag, USD$1,145 (S$1,560), Gucci from Net-a-Porter

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Fran micro glossed-leather shoulder bag, USD$441.16 (S$601), By Far from Net-a-Porter

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Nano Balloon leather bucket bag, $1,900, Loewe

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Mini Olympia leather shoulder bag, $2,390, Burberry

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Jacquemus Le Petit Bambino suede top handle bag, USD$387 (S$528.11), Net-a-Porter

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Mini Antigona Vertical leather crossbody bag, $2,290, Givenchy

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Neo Classic Nano calfskin tote, $2,190, Balenciaga

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Miu Belle leather clutch, $2,050, Miu Miu

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Mini Flap calfskin top handle bag, $5,960, Chanel

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Re-Edition 2000 Re-Nylon shoulder bag, $1,270, Prada

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Jodie leather shoulder bag, $2,650, Bottega Veneta

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Celine by Hedi Slimane Mini Besace canvas and leather crossbody bag, $1,650, Celine

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XS Le Pliage Cuir leather crossbody bag, $815, Longchamp

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Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Le K Baby Satchel leather crossbody bag, $950, Saint Laurent

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Tiny Backpack canvas backpack, $2,410, Louis Vuitton

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Mini Sunshine Shopper straw crossbody bag, $2,150, Fendi

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This article was first published in Female. Additional reporting: Her World Team