Handbags are shrinking: our favourite mini-bag styles

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Is it just us, or are handbags slowly disappearing? Honey I shrunk the handbag seems to be the enduring theme this summer when it comes to accessories trends – we’ve been seeing some bags so mini we’re not even sure we’d get our phones in them. But a bag you can’t cart your laptop and work around with you wherever you go is probably one we should all embrace this summer, plus you’ll always need somewhere to stash your keys. From beaded to basket, here’s ten mini bag styles that you should try.

1. The pearl bag

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Shrimps

Handbags

At Yoox

$569.00 ~~$845.00~~

Delivery: free

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2. The clear bag

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Michael Kors

Michael Michael Kors Wallets

At Balardi

$309.00

Delivery: $45.00

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3. The woven bag

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Simons

Womens Luxurious fabric shoulder bag

At Simons

$49.00

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

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4. The bead bag

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Vivienne Westwood

Mens Bas Relief pearly bead necklace

At Simons

$350.00

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

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5. The extra, extra small bag

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Guess

Handbags

At Yoox

$112.00 ~~$156.00~~

Delivery: $9.95

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6. The net bag

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Moschino

Basket Net Black Nappa Bag

At Balardi

$808.00 ~~$2,060.00~~

Delivery: $45.00

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7. The basket bag

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Dragon

Link Pochette Woven Leather Bag

At Balardi

$532.00 ~~$650.00~~

Delivery: $45.00

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8. The rope bag

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Marimekko

Womens Kavari Unikko shoulder bag

At Simons

$215.00

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

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9. The belt bag

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Boyy

Handbags

At Yoox

$283.00 ~~$441.00~~

Delivery: free

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10. The cross body bag

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