The Uselessness of Micro-bags
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The topic to complain about this week is the concept that is the micro-bag. It’s been a trendy accessory for a few years now, worn and adored by celebrities. However, the question on the mind of the regular people (you and I) is, what is the appeal, and where is it coming from?
Starting off, the size. It’s understood that people with a lot of money don’t necessarily need to be carrying a lot. Think of it as the bigger the bag, the smaller the wallet, (financially, not literally). Celebrities don’t need to carry around their keys; they have chauffeurs or valet parking. They don’t need to carry around their favorite lippies; they have make-up artists that touch them up every couple of hours at an event. They don’t need a wallet; they have tabs everywhere and have their assistant use their card to pay them off. The point is, they can afford to carry around a bag full of air.
The other thing is, the iconic micro-bags cost an arm and a leg for no reason. Jacquemus’ ‘Le Chiquito’ literally translates to “the little one.” For $590 bones, you can get this bag that comes in a variety of colors. Don’t expect much bang for your buck on this one, though. While the bag is well constructed, it measures 12 x 9cm in length. This means you can fit some coins, a cardholder, and maybe your keys. I love Jacquemus just like the rest of the fashion girlies. The vibes are there; it’s just that this being their staple item says a lot about how influential this trend is.
The bigger picture here is that accessories, specifically handbags, have become exponentially useless. And, of course, someone will say, “Oh, but I only need to fit my card holder in there!” Girl, how can you carry around a bag that won’t even fit a tampon? Functionality in fashion has been decreasing. On the contrary, some brands, such as Coach, pride themselves on delivering with bags that hold everything, and even Louis Vuitton with Boca Raton’s girls' fave canvas bag (yes, I’m talking about the Neverfull.) But why can’t fashion and functionality intersect when it comes to handbags?
Women carry their most essential things to survive the day in there, along with the miscellaneous items in there. Card holder, keys, lipstick, lip gloss, compact mirror, tampons, glasses, and hand sanitizer are the essentials. So how the f*ck am I expected to take on the day with only three of those in my bag? Double standards let men get to have all these pockets in their jeans or cargo pants, but Big Purse companies paid jean manufacturers not to give women pockets! (this is not true, I’m kidding) And in the event that women do have pockets, they’re the back pockets, which is the designated phone pocket.
I’m a big purse girlie; if I could have a million, I would. However, I’m tired of getting the micro-bag shoved down my throat. Whether it’s because of status, lack of functionality, or just the shock factor, they no longer serve the majority of the population. If I were miss trendsetter, I would have the tote make a comeback. Goyard’s totes are cuter anyways. Whether I cave and get a micro-bag when I’m rich and famous is another story, but until then, it’s f*ck the micro-bag.
Strike out,
Boca Raton
Emily Fiorini-Casamayouret
Emily Fiorini-Casamayouret is the Senior Editor for Strike Magazine Boca. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys listening to sad music, doing some retail therapy, and eating pasta. You can reach her at emily.fiorini710@gmail.com
