Handbag Shapes in Sizes So Eye-Bending You Need a Banana for Scale

When it comes to handbags, we’re always hungry for new twists on the classics. After all, there are only so many different ways to cook up a new purse style, and that’s where size does matter, if you ask us. 

Thankfully, this spring, there is a bounty of quintessential bags that come in playful proportions that will fit and fill your needs. For those who prefer to carry all their personal belongings and more, there are gargantuan takes on the simple coin purse from Coach and supersized Ferragamo shoulder bags. On the other end of the spectrum, if you need a handbag that’s more grab-and-go, add Fendi’s Nano Baguette or Hermès’ Mini Kelly to your must-buy list. Meanwhile, the east-west bag at Alaïa and Prada’s midi-triangle satchel are for the Goldilocks in all of us.

Ahead, discover the spring handbag shapes in sizes so eye-bending that we had to add a banana for scale.

The Tote Bag

A traditional tote gets a tiny makeover with the “Polo Play” bag. Crafted with pebbled Italian leather, this pint-sized pouch-style tote comes in a joyous rainbow of colors including, ahem, banana yellow, tangerine orange, and lime green in macro and micro sizes to please any palate. The Polo Play features easy-to-grip tank top–style straps and a removable crossbody, perfect for having fun with styling.

The Day Bag

The Hermès “Mini Kelly” bag is a fun take on the coveted style made famous by Silver Screen star Grace Kelly. No matter what size you can get your hands on, the Kelly’s impeccable and incomparable craftsmanship shines through in its luxurious calf leather, crisp colors, and signature turn-lock closure. An interior pocket provides enough space for your core essentials, making it ideal for fashion lovers in want of an everyday bag they can take on the go.

The Evening Bag

Fendi’s iconic baguette bag somehow becomes more craveable when shrunken to something more croissant-sized. The “nano” version may be itty bitty, but it’s the ideal option for a night out. It’s snug, sure, but with a dedicated space for a credit card and either your headphones, keys, or lipstick, what more could you want? With the ability to be clipped onto belts and bigger bags like a chic charm, or held by its adjustable skinny gold chain straps, the nano works double, nay triple, duty.

The East-West Bag

The name of Alaïa’s “Le Teckel” bag wittily translates to “dachshund,” which makes sense considering the bag’s trendy east-west design and measurements on par with those of its puppy counterpart. Long tubular straps with decorative ties anchored in the leather bag’s long and lean base fabulously frame the arm, making the Teckel more than just any regular purse, but rather, wearable art.

The Clutch Bag

Sometimes, a blast from the past is better than anything brand new. It’s hard to think of a bag more charming than Coach’s current take on your grandma’s favorite coin purse. The leather brand blew things out of proportion with its re-introduced “Kisslock Frame” bag. Initially designed in 1969, this style was simply too good to lock away in the vault forever. Nowadays, the buttery-soft style comes in sorbet shades and sizes bigger than ever, with enough space to put Mary Poppins to shame.

The Satchel Bag

The everyday satchel gets a slouchy, sleek makeover courtesy of Prada’s “Etude” bag—both vintage and futuristic, neither small nor large. This duality is what makes Prada pieces so pronounced amongst a crowd of plain old options. But don’t mistake its unique design for lack of pragmatism, as this beauty is easy to carry, with curved, plump handles and a triangular pouch that can hold plenty of your work commute must-haves.

The Shoulder Bag

Shoulder bags suddenly become sculptural when supersized—just take Ferragamo’s “Hug” bag for example. While this bag is generously roomy (enough space to double as a weekender!), it doesn’t sacrifice any style points, coming in ultra-chic options like this royal blue, cotton-fringed number. Along with its surprising size, the bag’s artistic details (such as two folding side panels fastened in place by gold hardware) have this purse standing head and shoulders above its competition.

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