A symptom of the ongoing boho revival, hobo bags are all the rage right now. It’s easy and casual, and with celebrities like Bella Hadid giving it her stamp of approval, what’s not to love?
But there’s a contingent of celebrities who are rebelling against the catch-all bag. In the past several weeks, Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, and Sofia Richie Grainge all opted for the itty-bitty purse. Between each of their varying personal styles—glamorous, eclectic, and classic respectively—these stylish ladies make the case for ditching your oversized purse for a wee accessory.
While out to dinner at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Rihanna used her tiny bag to bridge casual and glamour. The high-low outfit (she paired a satin bustier with a pair of baggy jeans and Puma sneakers) was underscored by her denim Louis Vuitton Speedy bag.
Hadid and Richie Grainge were both drawn to the Loro Piana mini bag. The model paired a subdued, butter-yellow purse with a quilted Sea NY jacket with a patchwork pocket. Richie Grainge, meanwhile, prefers a blue ostrich iteration, giving a pop of color to her neutral-toned wardrobe. Adding a touch of kitsch, she affixed a bubblegum pink Loewe elephant charm to her purse.
The tiny bag requires a degree of discipline. There’s no room in a miniature pouch for crumpled receipts, half-empty Altoids tins, and a handful of lip balms. A tiny bag wearer must consider the absolute essentials, and plan for contingencies. What happens when your bag only fits your phone and keys? Gigi Hadid, Sofia Richie Grainge, and Rihanna make it look so good that we aren’t even worried.
