Maxi vs mini bags: the fashion trends you’ll wear until November
Here are the most elegant trends and how to style them, blending runway inspiration with vintage touches.
From August to November, the wardrobe speaks mainly through accessories, and bags have the power to define the mood of the season with just one shape, one single detail.
As designer Jonathan Anderson once said, “The bag is no longer just a container, it’s an extension of who we are, a way of speaking without words.” It’s no surprise that, from the runway to influencer looks, the play on proportions and the communicative power of accessories remains strong.
Mini and micro bags: small style jewels for a classy autumn
Jacquemus, who has turned the micro bag into a contemporary icon for years, said in a recent interview: “A small bag is a way to focus on the detail, to carry the essentials, but with style.” This idea resonates in the collections of Saint Laurent and Gucci, where gleaming chains and compact shapes have become symbols of femininity that is elegant yet never dull. Caroline Daur and Leonie Hanne show daily how even the tiniest mini bag can radically change an outfit, adding that sophisticated yet fresh vibe sought after in cities and metropolitan beaches in August.
Maxi bag power: when glamour goes XXL
If the micro bag is almost a poetic gesture, the maxi bag is a manifesto. “My bag has to be as big as the life I lead,” said Demna Gvasalia, creative director of Balenciaga, at the spring-summer 2025 show. That’s why totes and shoppers from Bottega Veneta, Valentino, and Balenciaga dominate the streets: they embody the glamour of those who have nothing to hide. The maxi bag is perfect for facing the world with confidence and style, ready to carry not only the essentials but also that sense of power that comes from a bold choice.
Baguette bag revival: the return of the most iconic ’90s handbag
It’s impossible to talk about small bags without mentioning the baguette, which returns with striking modernity thanks to Miu Miu and Marc Jacobs. Designer Clare Waight Keller recently described the baguette as “a small classic that speaks of timeless elegance and an ironic femininity.” Pastel shades and quilted textures make it perfect for those who want an accessory that speaks to the present while giving a gentle nod to the past.
Small women’s bags: the protagonists of the autumn season
The theme of small bags — not only micro but also mini bags — runs throughout the season as a subtle promise of style. “A bag is our way of carrying the world with us,” wrote Vanessa Friedman a few years ago, and in autumn this way becomes more defined, more intense. From Chloé to Saint Laurent, attention to detail and personality is expressed in color choices and designs created to be elegant without excess. Inside small bags lies a new idea of feminine power — made of details, yet no less revolutionary.
