Bringing a once-loved bag back into commission feels like this year’s answer to closet archaeology. From Fendi’s Spy Bag to Max Mara’s Whitney Bag, the resurgence of certain satchels seen over the past few months has hit peak nostalgic nirvana. And Miu Miu? Well it’s the latest fashion house to bring a beloved bag back into rotation. Reintroducing the emblematic Pocket Bag with several fresh iterations, the maison reminds us why practical doesn’t have to mean pedestrian.
First introduced on the SS23 runway at Paris Fashion Week, the Pocket Bag boasts all-over – you guessed it – pockets that act as both architecture and attitude, with function taking just as much focus as style and substance. The ultimate accessory for life on the go, it’s lightweight with a utilitarian silhouette that suggests barely bothered brilliance no matter where you take it, be it the back of a Vespa or a front-row seat at fashion week. Now, alongside the original design, comes a larger, bauletto-style bag as well as hobo bags, satchels and backpacks, all peppered with perfectly placed pockets. For the backpacks specifically, a smaller version can be carried over the shoulder or crossbody. Think of it as a pocket perfection, in every form.
Coming in a deliciously tactile range of colourways, from classic shades of black and brown in aged nappa leather for that lived-in look or washed for a malleable hand, to softy calfskin, smooth leather for a more classic carryall with an ultra-supple feel, this is where fashion meets function without breaking a sweat. With this bag, Miu Miu pockets the win.
Photography courtesy of Miu Miu.