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Chic, compact, and classic—these are the mini bags you need to have
The 'it' bags of the year might be the smallest of them all. Mini handbags, also known as micro bags, are back and it's about time you have your own. Currently, there are a few celebrity-approved mini handbags that are easy to style and carry wherever you are.
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1. Telfar Small Shopping Bag
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Telfar, a luxury black-owned unisex fashion brand started by Liberian-American Telfar Clemens, has finally gained popularity for its hit bag. Whenever it's made accessible, it immediately sells! One can spot celebrities like Zoe Kravitz, Solange, Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, and Selena Gomez rocking their own Telfar Small Shopping Bag.
Like all the bags, the Small Shopping Bag is made from vegan leather and designed with the signature T logo. You can carry it as a handbag or a sling bag where you can store a small wallet, phone, makeup, and more.
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2. JW PEI Gabbi Bag
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Owned by a husband and wife duo, JW PEI has covetable vegan luxury bags that are accessible and effortlessly chic. While there are various minimalist designs from JW PEI, their Gabbi bag remains a crowd favourite worn by celebrities Megan Fox, Gigi Hadid, Hailey Bieber, and Emily Ratajkowski.
The Gabbi bag is made of soft faux leather and has a scrunchie-like handle. It has a magnetic clasp and can keep your essentials such as keys and your phone.
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3. Jacquemus Le Chiquito Bag
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A petite bag like the Jacquemus Le Chiquito is a must-have. Not only does it function as a bag but it's also an accessory that can easily transform your look. Many rock the Le Chiquito by simply wearing the sling across their body to contrast colours with their clothes. It's available in a slew of bright colours such as light green, yellow, red, and more that are perfect for the summer. Heart Evangelista, Rihanna, and Lizzo have been seen using this stunning bag.
4. Valentino Small Supervee Bag
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Store your lipstick, phone, and other necessities in the Valentino small Supervee bag, a well-loved design by many Korean stars like Lee Sung-kyung, Park Shin-hye, and Han So-hee.
The bag's outer is entirely made of calf leather and has a huge V logo in front. It's available in black, pink, and even antique brass among other colours that are easy to match.
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5. Bottega Veneta mini Jodie bag
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Strips of leather are woven together to create the popular Bottega Veneta mini Jodie bag. The round-shaped bag is available in several colours, from dark hues to brighter tones. It has a zipper closure and a zipped pocket to secure some of your more important items.
Many stars have already carried the Jodie bag with them including Camille Co-Koro, Nicole Andersson, Liz Uy, Hailey Bieber, and more.
6. Balenciaga Hourglass Mini Handbag
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Carrie Bradshaw's favourite bag has made the list for a reason: it's timeless. Because it has been reinterpreted in different styles, there are many ways to wear the bag. Apparently, there's a smaller variation of the Hourglass bag as well.
The Balenciaga Hourglass Mini Handbag has an elegant design that goes with anything—from its curved silhouette to its magnet closure with an aged-gold B-logo.
7. Dior Saddle Bag
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The highly-coveted Dior Saddle Bag is a mini bag that's still quite trendy and timeless. It has a unique shape that's recognisably Dior and features a CD signature on both sides of the handle. It has two pockets both inside and outside and has a magnetic stirrup closure.
The Saddle Bag has been in the fashion scene for so long that many celebrities have already styled the bag in many different ways. The likes of Beyonce, Bae Suzy, Jennifer Lawrence, and Li Qin have paired their outfits with the bag.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
