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A slight impractical cloud may hover over the best mini handbags, but don’t let that rain on your fashion parade. Like the stylish clutches, teensy handhelds, tiny crossbodies, and so-small shoulder bags may be little and capable of containing not much more than a lipstick and credit card. But plenty of great things come in small packages—like dazzling diamond earrings or a gorgeous ring, for instance—and baby bags are no different. Besides, paring things down to the strict essentials makes life that breezier whether you’re dressing for errands, a party, or a weekend adventure around town. And let us not dismiss the dopamine-dressing urge to wear things that boost moods and spark smiles—joy is unquestionably the best reason to invest in any trend, with teeny handbags being one of them.
The best minis pack a major punch, from Jacquemus’s cult Le Chiquito to Prada’s shrunken nylon Re-Edition 2000 and Balenciaga’s nano Neo Classic City bag. Supersaturated tones and pastel shades stand out against neutral attire for a playful touch but look equally great with vibrant colors and prints for bolder moments. Of course, fail-safe black, white, and tan tinies look great with minimalist outfits when channeling the ’90s and aughts. Meanwhile, bedazzled designs and woven takes are made for pairing with party and vacation looks, respectively—two occasions where outfits are well documented and worthy of detailed accessory shots. To get your mini fix, keep scrolling to discover Vogue’s edit of the best mini bags to shop now.

The Cute Crossbody
An adorably small crossbody bag is the easiest way to master the mini-handbag trend. Toss one on with athleisure or denim for errands—you’ll love the near-weightless and hands-free ease while on the go.
Bottega Veneta Cassette bag

Mango crossbody mini bag

Staud micro Moon bag

Valentino Rockstud grainy calfskin clutch

Marni Trunk Nano leather shoulder bag

90s Minimal Micros
Throw things back to the ’90s and ’00s with minimalist mini—small-scale shoulder bags and hobos are quintessential when nodding to the era.
The Row 90s leather top-handle bag

Prada Re-Nylon Re-Edition 2000 mini-bag

& Other Stories structured leather shoulder bag

Khaite the Remi hobo bag

Pint-Sized Party Bags
Parties are perhaps the mini’s most natural environment. Whether it’s decked in rhinestones or crafted from lustrous satin, a bedazzled baby bag will become the topic of conversation.

Benedetta Bruzziches Raffaella metallic suspended top-handle bag

Mach & Mach Samantha double-bow glittered shoulder bag

Amina Muaddi Gilda mini crystal-embellished satin tote

Bonny Pink-Violet Satin Bag with Twisted Handle

KARA Black Crystal Fringe Micro Tote

Mini Modern Shapes
A uniquely shaped mini bag is the ultimate eye-catcher. Vibrant tones are undeniably playful with spring and summer outfits, while an architectural shape in black and white is incredibly chic any time of year.
Limone Bag, Grapefruit

Marge Sherwood Off-White Crinkled Shoulder Bag

By Far + Mimi Cuttrell Frame glossed-leather tote

Mini Swipe Leather Top Handle Bag

JW Pei Alison soft volume shoulder bag

Tiny Top Handles
You’ll feel anything but weighted down when toting a tiny top handle, be it a leather, metal-adorned, or logo-emblazoned design.
BOYY Wonton 20 textured-leather tote

JW Anderson mini chain leather tote

Jumbo GG mini tote bag

Alexander Wang scrunchie mini bag

Petite Pastels
Who can resist the sweetness of a petite pastel mini in spring or summer? It’s our top pick for accenting wedding-guest attire or a floral bridesmaid dress.

Fendi FF logo leather shoulder bag

Yuzefi Pretzel mini knotted leather shoulder bag

Brandon Blackwood mini Kuei shearling crossbody bag

Tom Ford mini label leather chain top-handle bag

Off-White pump pouch

Jacquemus orange ‘Le Chiquito Moyen’ bag

The Nano Natural
It doesn’t get better (or cuter) than wee bags woven from raffia or whittled rattan to pair with summer whites and breezy vacation attire. Opt for one trimmed with leather in natural straw or white for a city-sleek finish.

Mango double strap mini basket bag

Aranaz Curba mini cutout rattan top-handle bag

Zara rigid mini bag

DeMellier mini Verona crossbody bag

Chloé small Woody tote bag

Originally published in Vogue.com
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Courtesy of Dellaluna
Dellaluna, Italian for “of the moon,” is the latest luxury brand to be welcomed in the UAE. Based just off St Mark’s Square in Venice, in a gold and marble 1200’s palazzo of the same name, co-founder Silvia Paulon shares that this is where Venetians would host merchants from the Middle East centuries ago.
Dellaluna Venezia, Affresco ORO Burgundy
Now, it is where its artisans craft jewelry, perfume, and handbags. “The three savoir faires of Venice,” says Paulon, who is in Dubai overseeing the Middle East launch. “Perfume was first created by alchemists in Venice before Louis XIV brought it to France,” she shares.
Dellaluna Stella
As for the bags, whose iconic shades are black, white, Venetian red, and brown, they feature an arabesque design. “Clients here recognize their codes because they came originally from here and then Venetians transformed them.” The top-handle bags are further adorned with hand-molded 18ct plated gold chains that can be worn as bracelets. As for the signature Leone e Stella symbol, it represents good luck and perhaps a nod that all boats go to Venice.
Available at Tryano Abu Dhabi and Dellaluna.com
Dellaluna Wing Black
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Originally published in the April 2021 issue of Vogue Arabia