It seems our love for the mini bag is going nowhere

Our obsession with nostalgia isn’t slowing down, especially when it comes to the noughties. We just can’t get enough of 2000s fashion trends and our current craving is mini bags.

Arguably one of the most iconic of noughties accessories, you can spot them everywhere, on TikTok, in every third picture on Instagram and if we’re honest we’ve pinned nearly every mini bag pic there is on Pinterest.

You can find them in every color and pattern, and every designer is getting in on the action too. The mini bag is a powerful accessory. Although it won’t hold your phone and your purse at the same time, it will make your outfit instantly chic and make you look like you’ve really got your life together. 

Yes, we know, they’re inconvenient—you will probably have to keep your giant iPhone in your pocket, but fashion is sacrifice.

You won’t find a sensible-sized bag on any of their Instagram feeds, because they’re all about the mini bag. And if Bella loves a mini bag—we love a mini bag.

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The best mini bags to buy now

Now we’ve done some digging and the trendiest, most wanted, and the ones you’ll have seen most all over your socials are from Prada and Louis Vuitton.

In fact, the Insta-famous pink nylon Prada is actually a “re-edition” of the 2000s original mini bag. See, Prada gets it.

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Prada, Re-Nylon Re-Edition 2000 mini-bag,  $895 (opens in new tab)| £650 (opens in new tab)

The favourite mini bag among the It girls. This shoulder bag is a remake of the original 2000s mini bag in a gorgeous pastel pink.

Isn't it just the prettiest bag you've ever seen?

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Another one for the highly coveted list, we'll take any of the Louis Vuitton pochette bags, please.  

Our personal favorite is the Pochette Félicie, which has the shape and pattern of the vintage models but with updated hardware.

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Louis Vuitton, Pochette Félicie, $1,170 (opens in new tab) £745 (opens in new tab)

This mini bag is everything we could dream of, with the iconic Louis Vuitton pattern and a gold chain. Ticking the dual functionality box,
it can be used as a shoulder or clutch bag.

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Monki, Shoulder bag,  $20 (opens in new tab) |  £18 (opens in new tab)

Monki has a great selection of mini bags in lots of beautiful pastel shades. This shoulder bag is a very similar shape to the Prada bag, and comes in black, beige, blue, green, yellow, and even cow print.

It's made from recycled materials but has that same nylon feel. It also has a little inside zip pocket.

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Zara, Mini crossbody bag, $29.90 (opens in new tab) |  £19.99 (opens in new tab)

What’s better than a mini bag? A pink mini bag! Really own that noughties vibe with this Zara design. You can either wear it on your shoulder, across your body, or hold it like a clutch.

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H&M, Small shoulder bag, $17.99 (opens in new tab) | £12.99 (opens in new tab)

This H&M bag is a similar shape and size to the Louis Vuitton mini-bag but has a crocodile print and a shiny finish.

It will pull together a date-night look perfectly!

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