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“Mini” has been the buzz word in the bag world for the past year or so, and it looks like the mini trend is still holding strong. It’s easy to swoon over mini bags after seeing them on other fashionistas, but making the jump to purchase one can be a little harder without during your homework. PurseBop has compiled an extensive reference guide to help you stay on top of all the mini madness.
Here’s what to expect in this mini bag reference guide:
I. Overview of the Mini Trend
II. Mini Bag Style Suggestions
III. Mini Bags from 15+ Designers
IV. Mini Bag Price Comparisons
V. Instagram Eye Candy
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Why Everyone Is Falling In Love with the Mini
#1 Surprisingly Versatile
When first seeing a mini bag, you might think it looks gimmicky or that it would look ridiculous when you’re actually wearing it. Fortunately though, mini bags seamlessly blend into a variety of looks. Mini bags can quickly become your “go-to” option.
#2 Affordability
Since mini bags take less material to make than their bigger peers, designers are able to retail mini bags for a more affordable price compared to other bags in their lines.
#3 Iconic Bags in Smaller Form
A true mini bag is an exact replicate of its “mother” bag. You can experience the look of your favorite icon bags in a smaller style and for a cheaper price.
#4 Bandwagon Effect
We’ve seen mini bags flood our instagram feeds, and it’s hard to resist the temptation.
#5 Simply Adorable
How can you not love something mini?!
Reasons to add a Mini to YOUR collection
#1 Perfect for All Occasions
Due to their smaller size, mini bags work well for formal occasions. Yet, they also work well when you’re out-and-about and don’t feel like carrying that much.
#2 Easy Wear
Most mini bags come with long crossbody straps since they don’t have handles proportionate enough for your hand or arm to fit through. They will flat against your side without being cumbersome and allow for comfortable wear.
#3 Great for an Entry-Level Bag
Due to their more accessible price points, mini bags make great entry-level options. If you’re looking for your first designer bag or experimenting with a new brand, start browsing through mini options.
#4 Fun Way to Experiment with Bold Colors and Patterns
Mini bags can still make a big impact! Their tiny surfaces truly show off intricate embellishments and patterns. If your mini bag is mostly for special occasions, you could go with a bright color, decorative style or exotic material to add something unique to your collection.
#5 Playful Accents
By nature, mini bags are fun pieces that can spice up your look. Just have fun with them!
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Chanel
Chanel Classic Flap Mini (Rectangle) – $2,900
Chanel Classic Flap Mini (Square) – $2,700
Chanel Classic Flap Extra Mini – $2,400
Read all about the Classic Flap family in PurseBop’s The Chanel Mini: “Small is the New Big…” Guide
Chanel Classic Flap Extra Mini
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Nano Speedy – $810
Louis Vuitton Nano Noe Bag – $810
Louis Vuitton Nano Turenne Bag – $1,060
Louis Vuitton Nano Alma Bag – $1,110
Louis Vuitton Nano Pallas Bag – $1,110
Louis Vuitton Nano Lockit Bag – $1,720
Louis Vuitton Nano W Bag – $1,720
Read about the entire collection: Louis Vuitton says – Go Nano!
Louis Vuitton Nano W
Hermes
Hermes Birkin 25 – $9,500
Hermes Kelly 25 – $9,000
Hermes Kelly 20
Read more on H minis in PurseBop’s Irresistible, yet Unattainable: Hermes Mini Bags feature
Hermes Birkin 25
Hermes Kelly 25
Hermes Kelly 20
Fendi
Fendi Mini Peekaboo – $3,150 via Neiman Marcus
Fendi Mini 3Jours Leather Shopper – $2,400 via Nordstorm
Fendi Mini 2Jours Shopping Bag – $1,990 via Barneys
Fendi Micro Peekaboo – $1,550 via Barneys
Fendi Mini By the Way Satchel – $1,450 via Neiman Marcus
Fendi Micro Baguette – $1,110 via Saks Fifth Avenue
Read all about why the Fendi Micro Peekaboo was It-Bag of the Year
Fendi Mini Peekaboo
Fendi 3Jours Mini
Fendi Mini 2Jours
Fendi Mini By The Way
Fendi Micro Baguette
Valentino
Valentino Lock Micro Mini Shoulder Bag – $1,895 via Neiman Marcus
Valentino Mini/Small Rockstud Crossbody – $1,495 via Barneys
Valentino Mini Leather Tote – $2,595 via Neiman Marcus
Discover all of Valentino’s bags in PurseBop’s Valentino Rockstuds Keep Rockin’ On Guide
Valentino Lock Micro Mini Shoulder Bag
Valentio Mini Rockstud Crossbody
Valentino Micro Mini Leather Tote
Givenchy
Givenchy Mini Pandora Box – $1,995 via Saks Fifth Avenue
Givenchy Mini Shark – $1,790 via Barneys
Givenchy Mini Antigona – $1,750 via Bergdorf Goodman
Givenchy Micro Lucrezia – currently out of stock
Givenchy Mini Pandora Leather Shoulder Bag- $1,290 via Saks Fifth Avenue
Discover more Givenchy bags in PurseBop’s The Givenchy Game reference guide
Givenchy Pandora Box Mini
Givenchy Shark Mini
Givenchy Antigona Mini
Givenchy Lucrezia Micro
Givenchy Pandora Messenger Mini
Balenciaga
Balenciaga Papier Mini Tote – $1,395 via Neiman Marcus
Balenciaga Giant Arena 12 Mini City – $1,395 via Barneys
Balenciaga made our list of Celebrity Approved trending bags. See the Balenciaga Papier in action!
Balenciaga Giant Arena 12 Mini City
Balenciaga Mini Papier A4
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent Baby Sac de Jour – $2,590 via Neiman Marcus
Saint Laurent Nano Sac de Jour – $1,990 via Barneys
Saint Laurent Toy Sac de Jour – currently out of stock
Read more on the Saint Laurent Sac de Jour in PurseBop’s reference guide
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Mini
Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin Mini Sweet Charity Bag – $1,450 via Nordstrom
Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Mini
Chloe
Chloe Drew Bag Mini – $1,650 via Neiman Marcus
Chloe Drew Bag Nano – $1,190 via Saks Fifth Avenue
Read more about the Up-and-Coming Favorite: The Chloe Drew Bag
Chloe Drew Nano
Prada
Prada Saffiano Micro Galleria – $1,290 via Neiman Marcus
Prada Saffiano Promenade Bag – $1,060 via Saks Fifth Avenue
Read about one of Prada’s latest bags: The Prada Inside Bag
Prada Saffiano Mini Galleria
Prada Saffiano Mini Promenade
Gucci
Gucci Dionysus Python Mini – $2,790 via Saks Fifth Avenue
Gucci Dionysus Blooms Mini Shoulder – $1,650 via Neiman Marcus
Guccci Bamboo Shopper Mini – $1,400 via Saks Fifth Avenue
Gucci Soho Leather Mini Chain Bag – $850 via Neiman Marcus
Gucci will be BIG next season with the recent comeback of logos, read why in PurseBop’s Rise of the Logos features
Gucci Soho Leather Mini Chain Baag
Gucci Bamboo Mini Shopper
Gucci Dionysus Mini (Python)
Dior
Small/Mini Lady Dior – $3,100
Diorever Mini – $3,000
Micro Lady Dior – $2,950
Discover the whole Lady Dior family In PurseBop’s The Tale of a Lady: The Lady Dior Bag reference guide
Read more on the New Diorever bag in our extensive reference guide
Lady Dior Mini Bag
Diorever Mini
Delvaux
Delvaux Brillant Mini – $4,440
Take a look at Delvaux Brillant Mini up close in PurseBop’s Delvaux Mini Madness reveal
Delvaux Brillant Mini
Celine
Celine Mini Luggage Tote – $3,330
Celine Micro Luggage Tote – $2,700
Celine Nano Luggage Tote – $1,900
Read all about another chic and simple Celine favorite: The Celine Box Bag
Celine Nano Luggage Tote
Mini Bag Price Comparison
| Mini Bag | Price in USD |
| Hermes Birkin 25 | 9,500 |
| Hermes Kelly 25 | 9,000 |
| Hermes Kelly 20 | - |
| Delvaux Brillant | $4,440 |
| Celine | $3,330 |
| Celine | $2,700 |
| Celine | $1,900 |
| Fendi Mini Peekaboo | $3,150 |
| Fendi 3Jours | $2,400 |
| Fendi 2Jours | $1,990 |
| Fendi Micro Peekaboo | $1,550 |
| Fendi By the Way | $1,450 |
| Fendi Baguette | $1,110 |
| Dior Mini Lady | $3,100 |
| Dior Diorever Mini | $3,000 |
| Dior Micro Lady | $2,950 |
| Chanel Mini (rectangle) | $2,900 |
| Chanel Mini (square) | $2,700 |
| Chanel Extra Mini | $2,400 |
| Gucci Dionysus (Python) | $2,790 |
| Gucci Dionysus Blooms | $1,650 |
| Gucci Bamboo Shopper | $1,350 |
| Gucci Soho Chain Bag | $850 |
| Saint Laurent Baby SDJ | $2,590 |
| Saint Laurent Nano SDJ | $1,990 |
| Saint Laurent Toy SDJ | $1,350 |
| Prada Twin-Tote | $2,190 |
| Prada Galleria | $1,060 |
| Prada Promenade | $1,060 |
| Givenchy Pandora Box | $1,995 |
| Givenchy Shark | $1,790 |
| Givenchy Antigona | $1,750 |
| Givenchy Lucrezia | $1,290 |
| Givenchy Pandora Messenger | $1,225 |
| Louis Vuitton W | $1,720 |
| Louis Vuitton Lockit | $1,720 |
| Louis Vuitton Pallas | $1,110 |
| Louis Vuitton Alma | $1,110 |
| Louis Vuitton Turenne | $1,060 |
| Louis Vuitton Noe | $810 |
| Louis Vuitton Speedy | $810 |
| Balenciaga Papier Tote | $1,695 |
| Balenciaga City | $1,395 |
| Valentino Tote | $2,095 |
| Valentino Lock | $1,895 |
| Valentino Crossbody | $1,495 |
| Chloe Drew Mini | $1,650 |
| Chloe Drew Nano | $1,190 |
| Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity | $1,450 |
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Updated: May 18th, 2017
Comments
3 Responses to “Complete Guide To The Mini Bag Madness”
Woowwwww what a super complete guide ????????? I absolutely loved it ❤️! The reasons why to have a mini are so convincing and true!! Moreiver, the minis illustrating the post are all so beautiful ? One of each please ??!!! Thank you for taking your time to make this amazing guide, M ❤️❤️❤️???
Great collection of gorgeous photos! My question is not about minis (OT, sorry) but myclosetdiaries, would you be so kind as to identify the maker of the yellow and green bags at each end of the bottom shelf? Gorgeous collection–I love all of them!
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