A Chiquito by Jacquemus in its smallest version for the 2019-2020 fall-winter season. Paris, February 25, 2019. © FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFP
Cover A Chiquito by Jacquemus in its smallest version for the 2019-2020 fall-winter season. Paris, February 25, 2019. © FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFP

The smallest Chiquito by Jacquemus may well have been the most iconic bag of 2019, but there were numerous other designers who launched XXS versions of their handbags throughout the year. Mini-bags grew smaller and smaller as they dominated not only on catwalks but also on red carpets and in the street. Here is a look back in pictures at the mini-bags seen on runways during the fashion weeks for the 2019 spring-summer and the 2019 fall-winter seasons.

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Photo 1 of 10 A brilliant red XXS bag by Emporio Armani for the 2019-2020 fall-winter season. Milan, February 21, 2019. © Andreas SOLARO / AFP
Photo 2 of 10 An XXS handbag by JW Anderson for the 2019 spring-summer season. London, September 15, 2018. © NIKLAS HALLE'N / AFP
Photo 3 of 10 A mini-bag worn around the neck by Loewe for the 2019 spring-summer season. Paris, September 28, 2018. © Bertrand GUAY / AFP
Photo 4 of 10 A semi-transparent mini-bag by Guy Laroche for the 2019 spring-summer season. Paris, September 26, 2018. © Bertrand GUAY / AFP
Photo 5 of 10 A pear-shaped mini-bag by Lanvin for the 2019-2020 fall-winter season. Paris, February 27, 2019. © Philippe LOPEZ / AFP
Photo 6 of 10 An XXS Jil Sander bag worn on the wrist for the 2019 spring-summer season. Milan, September 19, 2018. © Miguel MEDINA / AFP
Photo 7 of 10 A Chiquito by Jacquemus in its smallest version for the 2019-2020 fall-winter season. Paris, February 25, 2019. © FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFP
Photo 8 of 10 A tiny Burberry bag with a shoulder strap for the 2019 spring-summer season. London, September 17, 2018. © NIKLAS HALLE'N / AFP
Photo 9 of 10 A key-ring bag by Tod's for the 2019-2020 fall-winter season. Milan, February 22, 2019. © Miguel MEDINA / AFP
Photo 10 of 10 A mini shoulder bag by Versace for the 2019 fall-winter season. Milan, February 22, 2019. © Miguel MEDINA / AFP