Gone are the days when a woman’s handbag was a window into her world, carrying everything from toiletries, currency and coins, emergency meds, her makeup and more. Bags have shrunk in size, and in functionality. The latest rage are the
mini and micro bags, which just about hold a lipstick and credit cards. “It is the perfect accessory to make a statement and add to the minimal playfulness of a look,” says
Mitali Ambekar, fashion stylist. Here’s how you can ‘bag’ the trend.
Micro Vs Mini Bags Micro Vs Mini Bags
Micro bags
Photo Courtesy: @gigi_schmiitz
Extremely small in size, they are more of a statement accessory than a functional one. Utility is not the point of these bags, as they can hold only a few small essentials like keys, credit cards and
lipstickMini bags
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Bigger than micro bags, these combine aesthetic appeal with some degree of utility. These bags can store more essential items like a phone, sanitizer, lipsticks, keys and cards, a small perfume, tissues and more
How to style them
- Use a bag that will work with most things in your wardrobe. Choose neutral colours for most occasions
- Opt for a statement mini bag in a bold colour or one with texture/print for an interesting contrast
- You can choose a bag in the same colour scheme as your outfit. For example, an allwhite look finished with a white or ivory bag paired with pearl accessories is timeless and elegant
- For a casual look, opt for a crossbody, colourful micro bag with your jeans and tee. For an evening outing choose a bedazzled micro bag, pair it with an off-shoulder top and a satin midi skirt
Photo Courtesy: @mschf
- In February, an online auction took the micro bag trend to the next level when a minuscule handbag got sold for ₹51.7 lakh
- The bag is less than 0.03 inches wide which is smaller than a grain of salt
- This fluorescent-coloured miniature was the artwork of MSCHF, a New York-based art collective and is based on a popular Louis Vuitton (LV) design
- Under a microscope, the LV monogram can be spotted on the bag’s surface
- This microscopic handbag was made using a 3D printer
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