It’s safe to say Jacquemus had a big part to play in making mini bags a thing; its micro pieces became instant icons when they debuted a couple of years ago. Hot on the heels of their success, the label is changing directions and going sideways instead; check out the elongated proportions of Le Bambino. Its small-but-wide structure is shaped from croc-embossed leather and stamped with branded hardware.
Pared down and minimalist, self taught French designer Simon Porte aims for the essence in his design ethos. His work features in publications like Refinery29 and InStyle.