Zoë Kravitz and Hailey Bieber appear to be turning their backs on one of fashion's most impractical obsessions, swapping tiny, barely-there purses for roomy shoulder bags that can actually hold more than just a phone and lipstick.
The style stars have both recently stepped out with spacious bags, putting a decidedly practical spin on their celebrity wardrobes. And while there is no suggestion that the micro bag has disappeared overnight, their latest looks point to a growing appetite for larger silhouettes as autumn approaches.
The shift is particularly striking after years in which miniature handbags became a fixture of celebrity street style, prized more for their tiny proportions than their usefulness. Now, the message from some of Hollywood's best dressed women appears to be simple: there is plenty of room for a bag that does more than look good.
Kravitz and Bieber are joined by Olivia Munn and Katie Holmes, who have also been spotted carrying considerably more generous styles.
Zoë Kravitz Makes the Roomy Shoulder Bag Look Effortless
Kravitz was photographed on 22 August carrying a slouchy shoulder bag that instantly stood out against her pared back outfit.
Rather than using an oversized bag as a dramatic statement piece, the actress allowed its relaxed shape to complement her casual look. The result was understated rather than cumbersome, proving that a practical bag need not look bulky.
The style also offers considerably more versatility than the tiny purses that have dominated recent fashion cycles. The comparable Quince Sloane Shoulder Bag highlighted by People has a thick shoulder strap and can also be worn crossbody, while its soft leather construction allows it to remain flexible while carrying plenty.
That combination of comfort, capacity and understated styling captures exactly why the larger shoulder bag is suddenly looking so appealing.
It is also a welcome change for anyone who has ever attempted to squeeze their daily essentials into a purse seemingly designed to carry little more than a credit card.
Kravitz's look demonstrates that the return to practicality does not require abandoning fashion credentials. Instead, the generously sized accessory becomes part of the outfit while offering something its microscopic predecessors often could not: actual room.
Hailey Bieber Takes the Bigger Bag From Day to Date Night
Bieber offered a more polished take on the trend, stepping out for dinner in a romantic lace blouse, black trousers, sleek heels and a simple shoulder bag.
Her bag's streamlined silhouette kept the outfit elegant rather than overly casual. People highlighted the Quince Hudson Tote as a similar option, noting its long, thin shoulder straps and multiple interior and exterior pockets. The spacious design is intended to carry everyday essentials, making it suitable for moving from the office to dinner.
That versatility is at the heart of the shift. The larger shoulder bag is not being presented simply as a replacement for a micro purse, but as an accessory capable of fitting into several parts of a woman's day.
And Kravitz and Bieber are not the only celebrities making the case for more generous proportions.
Olivia Munn has been seen with a structured, spacious shoulder bag, with a similar Rowan Tote described as large enough to fit a laptop. Katie Holmes, meanwhile, has embraced an oversized tote in a rich brown shade, with multiple interior pockets and a relaxed silhouette.
Taken together, the sightings suggest that the handbag pendulum may be swinging back towards practicality.
After seasons of increasingly tiny accessories, the appeal of a bag that can accommodate the essentials, and perhaps considerably more, is suddenly clear. The 'ludicrously capacious' shoulder bag may not have officially killed off the micro purse, but Kravitz, Bieber, Munn and Holmes are making a compelling case for giving bigger bags their moment again.
And this time, fashion's It bag might actually have room for everything.
