Micro purses: The extreme accessory trend celebrities can’t get enough of

We have officially entered 2019, and the micro bag trend isn’t going anywhere. Occupying the sweet spot between an evening clutch and a utilitarian shoulder sling, these itsy-bitsy—if somewhat impractical—bags have outlived their longevity from mere runway eccentricities to occupy a cosy spot in the coveted closets of the best dressed of showbiz. Slung over the shoulders or held daintily with a three-fingered grip, micro purses have found a fan in a versatile array of wardrobe options.

Just ask Priyanka Chopra Jonas, whose street style rulebook has a pint-sized bag for every occasion and every mood—the newly-married diva’s inseparable love for micro purses had her stepping out four times in the same week with this matchbox-sized accessory for company. From pairing a nano Jacquemus bag—that clocked in at 4.75 inches—with a peplum top, to teaming an alligator print Stalvey bag with head-to-toe florals, to mixing up her colour-blocked crimson coords with a miniature statement black bag, Chopra has been feeling the love for minimalism.

And she wouldn’t be the only one, either. Out and about in town during her debut appearance at Cannes, Kangana Ranaut worked a miniature Tod’s bag with flair, opting for a boxy silhouette to elevate its value from a glorified coin purse to a functional wardrobe staple.

And it isn’t hard to see why the cool crew of Bollywood are leaving behind the carry-alls in favour of these dinky bags. If you’ve ever been lost in the blackhole of your tote, fighting the clock as you scramble for change for your morning latte ritual, these micro bags herald in essential minimalism. When distilled down to the bare basics of MILK (money, ID, lipstick and keys), you might just find yourself re-evaluating the clutter that your handbag ferries around every day. And what better way to opt for a bout of self-introspection than with a tiny bag that wouldn’t have looked out of place in your childhood dollhouse?

Scroll through the gallery below for the many ways that celebrities are working their micro purses right now.