Since a few years one of the major trends in the field of handbags seems to be shrinking totes, bowlers and the likes in order to adjust them for all those occasions where we do not need to carry a lot of stuff around! After having a look at the Celine nano luggage tote yesterday lets track the style history of the mini version of the Prada Saffiano Promenade Bag!

Hanneli Mustaparta wearing a Prada Saffiano mini Promenande bag during fashion week in September 2014, picture https://www.pinterest.com/stylecloseup/handbags/

• Prada Saffiano mini Promenade bag, EUR 750, prada.com

Saffiano leather is one of the materials on which the Prada’s legacy has been build. It has been invented by the companies founding father Mario Prada. Its a calf leather, which is coated with wax and press printed with a cross hatch pattern. Its very durable as well as water and scratch resistant.

Hanneli Mustaparta seems to love her Prada Saffiano mini Promenade bag a lot, pic https://www.pinterest.com/stylecloseup/handbags/

The Promenade bag shape is a very classic bag shape, which has been part of the Prada portfolio for a long time. According to purseblog.com the mini bag trend was officially started by Celine. Prada introduced the mini version of the Promenade bag in 2013. However, until today the Prada Saffiano mini Promenade bag remains a frequently spotted accessory in the streets!

Prada Saffiano mini Promenade bag was a favourite among September 2014 fashion week attendees, pic https://www.pinterest.com/stylecloseup/handbags/

What do you think about the mini bag trend? Do you like small versions of totes and satchels and bowlers or do you feel its better to go for traditional flap bags and clutches for all those occasions where a small bag is needed?