Finally, There's a Trending Bag I Can Actually Fit Everything In

There's been a serious case of Honey, I Shrunk the Handbag in the land of fashion in recent years, with everything from crossbodies to baguettes getting the shrink-ray treatment. Remember Jacquemus's Le Chiquito bag ("bag" being a generous term here), that could barely fit a 50-pence piece, let alone a phone? Remarkably, these micro purses sold out in droves. Well, I (and the rest of the fashion world) say enough is enough. While I can appreciate the dainty stylings of a shoulder bag or the neat proportions of a clutch as much as the next person, I simply can't get on board with the clickbait appeal of the nano bag.

If, like me, you're looking for an antidote to all this impractical fashion, let me introduce you to the macro tote, aka your new bag best friend. It can fit roughly 30 Le Chiquitos in it and embodies the saying "the bigger, the better" thanks to its roomy interiors and generous proportions. Purse, keys, phone? That's nothing—these bags will fit your laptop, lunch box, water bottle, book, hairbrush, etc. Essentially, everything except the kitchen sink.

If this isn't enough, the macro tote is also so easy to buy on a budget, as there are so many expensive-looking iterations floating around on the high street. Arket and COS's are looking particularly chic with their clean, minimalistic designs that will make any outfit look instantly more premium. If your budget is a little more generous, I'd recommend Dragon Diffuson's woven tote, which stands out with its intricate leather plaiting. Or for a logo-clad showpiece, you can't go wrong with a Saint Laurent shopper—maybe don't use it for the weekly groceries shop, though.

Scroll down to see and shop my edit of the best macro bags. Trust me—you won't regret it.

Style Notes: As a minimalist, Sylvie has gone for a classic timeless black tote bag. It'll never fail to look effortlessly chic, no matter the season, year or even decade you wear it in.

Style Notes: Proving bigger is better, Annemiek is rarely seen without her glossy brown Margaux mega-bag from The Row. Suddenly, the classic shopper is looking a whole lot more stylish—especially when paired with stripped-back separates.

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