People Slide Into My DMs Every Time I Wear This Trend
I’ve been noticing this funny trend on my Instagram. Whenever I post a mini bag, I get a noticeably huge uptick in DMs. People want to know the brand, where they can buy it, or just generally gush about how cute they are. I’ve been sporting tiny bags for a moment now and wear them enough on social media that I know it’s not a coincidence. So what is it about the bag style? Could it be that most mini things are appealing? Mini ponies, mini doughnuts, mini naps… I could go on. Or could it be that they perfectly fit everything you need without room for all the extra stuff that could weigh you down? I personally think there are a million reasons to love a mini bag, and after you scroll down to read this story, I think you’ll be convinced too.
THE DM DELUGE ALL STARTED WITH THIS HAYWARD MINI BAG
Tell me this outfit isn't enhanced by the mini bag's presence.
Here the mini bag provides a delightful print contrast to the striped blanket.
Are you convinced you need this leopard-print mini bag yet?
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THIS THE ROW MINI BAG IS ALSO KNOWN TO CATCH A DM OR TWO
I'm only friends with people who also like mini bags.
The mini bag takes NYFW.
Mini bags are also great for weddings. Here I am lurking in a corner forcing my boyfriend to take pics at a Palm Springs wedding.
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YUZEFI IS A SOLID CHOICE TO CAUSE A DM FRENZY
This mini bag loves a Malibu staycation.
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'90S CHANEL MINI BAG? PREPARE YOUR INSTA INBOX
This mini bag got to go to the Victoria Beckham runway show!
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Next up, the biggest bag trends for summer.
Kat Collings has over 15 years of experience in the editorial fashion space, largely in digital publishing. She currently leads the vision for editorial content at WhoWhatWear.com as the site's editor in chief, having risen through the editorial ranks after joining the company in 2012. Collings is a Digiday Future Leader Awards nominee, was named Buzzfeed's best fashion Instagram accounts of the year, and is a member of the CFDA Awards Fashion Guild. Prior to Who What Wear, Collings worked on styling projects for brands such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and Oliver Peoples. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in communications and calls Los Angeles home.
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