13 ways to maximise your look with minimalist málas

Sleek and pared-back with intentional hardware, expect enough room for the essentials with adjustable straps that accommodate day-to-night use.
13 ways to maximise your look with minimalist málas

Marvellous málaí!

Simplicity is its own reward.

Call it '90s nostalgia or the trend for ‘quiet luxury’, but minimalist málas are having a moment. 

Sleek and pared-back with intentional hardware, expect enough room for the essentials with adjustable straps that accommodate day-to-night use. 

Bag yourself a timeless treat from one of these 13 styles.

GET THE LOOK

From the Stella McCartney SS23 collection
From the Stella McCartney SS23 collection

A close-up of a bag from the Stella McCartney spring/summer '23 catwalk show 

Buckled Leather Shoulder Bag, & Other Stories, €129
Buckled Leather Shoulder Bag, & Other Stories, €129

Buckled leather shoulder bag, & Other Stories, €129 

Leather baguette shoulder bag, COS, €115 
Leather baguette shoulder bag, COS, €115 

Leather baguette shoulder bag, COS, €115 

‘Cesia’ metallic accent shoulder bag - dark brown, Charles & Keith, €89 
‘Cesia’ metallic accent shoulder bag - dark brown, Charles & Keith, €89 

‘Cesia’ metallic accent shoulder bag - dark brown, Charles & Keith, €89 

‘Number One Nano’ bag, Polene, €290
‘Number One Nano’ bag, Polene, €290

‘Number One Nano’ bag, Polène, €290 

‘Gabine’ saddle bag, Charles & Keith, €85 
‘Gabine’ saddle bag, Charles & Keith, €85 

‘Gabine’ saddle bag, Charles & Keith, €85 

Leather crossbody bag, Arket, €189 
Leather crossbody bag, Arket, €189 

Leather crossbody bag, Arket, €189 

Small Leather Bucket Bag, Arket, €179
Small Leather Bucket Bag, Arket, €179

Small leather bucket bag, Arket, €179 

Faux Leather Cross Body Bag, M&S Collection, €49
Faux Leather Cross Body Bag, M&S Collection, €49

Faux leather cross body bag, M&S, €49 

The classic shoulder bag – croc print, The Curated, was €345; now €241.50
The classic shoulder bag – croc print, The Curated, was €345; now €241.50

The classic shoulder bag – croc print, The Curated, was €345; now €241.50 

New ‘90s Nappa leather shoulder bag, Massimo Dutti, €79.95
New ‘90s Nappa leather shoulder bag, Massimo Dutti, €79.95

New ‘90s Nappa leather shoulder bag, Massimo Dutti, €79.95 

Nappa leather bag with multi-way strap, Massimo Dutti, €149 
Nappa leather bag with multi-way strap, Massimo Dutti, €149 

Nappa leather bag with multi-way strap, Massimo Dutti, €149 

Mini Nappa leather handbag with multi-way strap, Massimo Dutti, €129 
Mini Nappa leather handbag with multi-way strap, Massimo Dutti, €129 

Mini Nappa leather handbag with multi-way strap, Massimo Dutti, €129 

BAGS À LA CARTÉ:

  • CHARLES & KEITH: Affordable and responsible trend-led arm candy.
  • MASSIMO DUTTI: Céline-inspired clasp closure classics and no-frills '90s nostalgia.
  • ARKET: Chrome-free tanned leather style with multi-strap nous.
  • POLÈNE: Clean lines and sensual curves with equestrian and saddlery know-how.

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