While practicality will always have a place in our accessories roster, sometimes, style trumps function. Case in point? The mini bag. Made for nights that require lipgloss, ID, and not much else, minis have been having a moment for several seasons now, and they're showing no signs of slowing down. Once a favourite of noughties icons like Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie, the mini bag has found itself catapulted into a new decade, and it's a shift we're not made about. Largely brought to our attention by Jacquemus in 2019, bags of tiny proportions have since fallen into favour with the fashion crowd en masse. From Bottega Veneta to Marni, luxury designers have declared their love for the pint-sized accessory.

As we inch towards summer, and swap pencil skirts and blazers for bikinis and sarongs, surely our accessories deserve a seasonal switch-out, too? While ludicrously capacious totes in timeless blacks and (our current favourite) chocolate browns will always be in style, summer is the perfect excuse to break out those utterly impractical but oh-so-fun purses from their dust bags.  Whether you prefer something you can sling over your shoulder, like the Balenciaga 'Le City,' or are content with hooking your mini over your arm à la the Prada Petite Sac, there's something to satisfy every sartorial preference in this season's offering. There's also shades to suit every mood and occasion, from eye-catching silver, to powder blue, and just about everything in between.

Below, ready your wardrobe for the warmer weather with the mini bags the RUSSH team are currently coveting.

Miu Miu suede pouch

Bottega Veneta Bang Bang

BALENCIAGA Le City mini

Marni Tropicalia micro leather and embroidered faux raffia tote

Rabanne 1969 embellished gold-tone chainmail shoulder bag

Loewe Mini Puzzle Bag

Ganni Leopard Mini Bou Bag

Prada Petit Sac Noir mini Re-Nylon and nappa leather bucket bag

Chanel Mini Flap Bag

Dior Toujours Vertical Nano Tote Bag

Gucci Ophidia mini shoulder bag

In a shopping mood and want to add some fun new pieces to your summer wardrobe? You can't go past our selection of perfect basket bags, or uncover your new favourite brand with our curation of fashion brands that nail the art of summer dressing.