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The Chicest Miu Miu Handbags to Keep on Your Radar

Our roundup shares all the Miu Miu handbags you should know about. 

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Meyme Nakash

 |  March 12, 2025

Miu Miu is Prada’s youthful and eclectic sister label that everyone is talking about these days. In 1992, Miuccia Prada started the brand as a platform for experimental designs that didn’t fit within Prada’s refined aesthetic. She named it after her childhood nickname, “Miu Miu.” Accordingly, its clothing and accessories are characterized by the playfulness of a child’s wardrobe; famous examples include the label’s signature ballet flats, micro mini skirts, and beaded embellishments. Miu Miu also allowed its founder to fully embrace the “ugly chic” aesthetic, a term Miuccia Prada coined that embodies her irreverent approach to women’s fashion and beauty standards. Today, she continues to challenge these conventions as the creative director of Miu Miu, as well as in her co-creative director role at Prada. 

Here, we delve into Miu Miu handbags that have quickly gained icon status and show potential for becoming classics. These styles teeter on the edge between femininity and tomboyishness — perfect for those young at heart. 

The Chicest Miu Miu Handbags

Wander

Since its debut at the Miu Miu 2022 fall/winter collection, the Wander bag has been spotted on the arms of countless celebrities, from supermodel Gigi Hadid to actress Sydney Sweeney. Although this bag is relatively new, it’s already considered one of the brand’s most iconic handbags, having been reinterpreted several times since its release. The Wander is a hobo-style bag, so it has a crescent shape. It showcases the label’s signature matelassé, a weaving technique that creates a quilted appearance without any stitching, adding a three-dimensional layer to this style. Other features include a zipper closure, satin lining, and Miu Miu written on the front in gold- or silver-tone hardware. 

This Miu Miu handbag comes in six sizes, from mini to maxi, and the most popular versions are the mini and small Wander. There’s also a micro Wander, which is designed to attach to another bag almost like a handbag charm — an excellent instance of Miu Miu’s quirky nature. The micro, mini, and small versions have no internal compartments and the larger sizes have one interior zippered pocket on the back wall. All Wander matelassé bags come with a detachable crossbody strap. As for Miu Miu’s sportier interpretation of the Wander bag — which has contrasting piping — only the small version comes with a detachable crossbody strap. A classic small Wander bag in nappa leather costs $2,800 at retail; limited editions cost more depending on the style, such as the beaded and sequined Wander mini bag. 

Beau 

The Beau bag launched as part of the Miu Miu 2025 spring/summer collection, and there are already multiple fun versions. The basis of this style is an elongated silhouette with a top zipper and leather handles, which create a striking contemporary look with a retro feel. It’s offered in smooth nappa leather and limited-edition materials, including canvas, velvet, and corduroy. In addition to its contrasting piping line, Miu Miu recently released several of its iconic styles in a leather patchwork design; this style is made up of leather patches in slightly different shades of brown, giving it a more vintage appeal. 

The Beau bag comes in small, medium, and large sizes, but only the small version has a removable gold-tone bag charm. If you’re looking for a chic workbag, consider the large Beau bag since it’s big enough to fit a 13-inch laptop and documents. The handles come with a removable trick, a piece of leather that holds them in place; that way, the outer handle won’t fall off the shoulder while you’re on the go.. On the front, there’s the brand’s classic embossed logo. Inside, there’s a satin lining and a zipper pocket on the back wall. A small Beau bag starts at $3,350 in boutiques.

Arcadie

The Arcadie has a similar elongated quality as the Beau bag, but with plenty of distinguishing features, including light padding for a more voluptuous look. It debuted at the brand’s 2023 fall/winter runway show and immediately caught the public’s attention thanks to its functional appeal. The main variant of this bag comes in matelassé nappa leather, but there are also smooth leather options. It has a full-length zipper, which means it runs along the entire perimeter of the bag. The Wander has a satin lining and Miu Miu written on the front in gold- or silver-tone hardware. Moreover, it has metal feet, protecting the bottom from getting scratched when placed on a surface, a detachable shoulder strap, and a removable leather mirror case. It ranges from mini to large, with regular being the most sought-after size. 

Aventure

Miu Miu reprised this 2009 archival design at its fall/winter 2024 collection. Inspired by a doctor’s bag, the Aventure has a functional silhouette that is a cross between a tote and shoulder bag. It has leather handles and straps on the front that connect via a snap-hook closure in aged gold-tone hardware. The brand’s logo is embossed on the front, and inside, there’s a linen-blend lining with a zipper and patch pocket. Like the Arcadie, the Aventure also has metal feet, allowing you to rest it on surfaces without worrying about wear and tear. This bag ranges from mini to large; the regular size is ideal for those wanting a more shoulder-bag-leaning style, and the medium is great for those seeking a trendy tote. You can expect to pay upwards of $3,100 for the Aventure, depending on your size preference. 

Pocket

Miu Miu’s 2023 spring/summer runway show was all about utility — emphasizing pocket details and jackets — making it the perfect collection to debut the Pocket bag. This handbag has become the ultimate streetwear accessory, transforming functional bag elements like pockets and zippers into stylish attributes. It comes in only one size,gold-tone hardware, nappa or calfskin leather, and is available in neutral colors.

The Pocket bag has one leather handle, one zipper pocket on the front with a Miu Miu embossing, and two smaller pockets on the back; one back pocket has a zipper and acts as a coin purse whereas the other has a magnetic clasp closure. There are also two pockets on either side of the bag, which have magnetic flap closures. Inside the bag, there’s a satin lining and zipper pocket on the back wall. This cool-girl bag retails for $3,100 in smooth calfskin leather and $3,300 for nappa leather. 

Ivy

The Ivy is easily one of the most versatile Miu Miu handbags — both in terms of function and style. The brand showcased it at its 2024 spring/summer collection, which embraced board shorts, blazers, and polo shirts for a beach-preppy hybrid aesthetic. The Ivy bag channels the collection’s effortless mood with a vertically elongated tote bag silhouette. It has leather handles, Miu Miu’s logo in leather stitched on the front, and a removable shoulder strap. Inside, there’s a linen lining and a patch pocket. The Ivy comes in three sizes — mini, small, and large; the most popular style is the large in canvas with leather handles and trimmings, which retails for $1,850. There are also limited-edition Ivy bags — such as the patchwork design for $2,450 and the mesh version with sequins for $3,200 in boutiques. 

Joie

The Joie is inspired by an archival Miu Miu bag from 2006. The brand reintroduced the style at its 2024 fall/winter show and has created new versions since. This nostalgic style has a soft rectangular silhouette with round edges and aged gold-tone hardware — accentuating its vintage appeal. It’s a cross between a hobo bag, clutch, and shoulder bag — providing the advantages of all three with its multifunctional use. 

The Joie bag comes in sizes mini, small, and medium, with small being the most in-demand, costing $3,450 in boutiques. It has two leather handles long enough to wear over the shoulder or in-hand, connected to the bag via aged gold-tone rings. The handbag has a magnetic clasp closure at the top and Miu Miu’s metal logo on the front. There are also two leather straps with tassels on either side, so it’s a promising style considering the rise of the boho chic aesthetic. The Joie bag has a removable leather tag embossed with the name of its 2006 predecessor. There’s also a more structured version of the bag, which costs $3,950 and has all the same features except a zipper top closure and sharp edges. 

Penny

The Penny bag — inspired by Miu Miu’s signature take on the penny loafer — debuted at the brand’s 2022 spring/summer show. Miu Miu penny loafers have gained icon status by paying tribute to the shoe’s rise in the 1950s — when American students inserted coins between the uniform-mandated shoe’s lips to make them more fashionable, giving way to its name. Each pair of shoes features a logo-engraved metal coin, much like the Penny bag. This style has a timeless, flap-bag silhouette with a magnetic closure. The front flap has the Miu Miu logo embossed on the front and slides into the coin-leather closure. There’s a large back pocket and an interior zipper pocket. It has one leather strap, gold-tone hardware, and a removable and adjustable crossbody strap. The Penny is available in one size — which fits snugly under the shoulder — and calfskin leather, retailing for $3,350. 

Cloqué

The Cloqué has a more serious air than other Miu Miu handbags, thanks to its classic shape and woven — or cloqué — nappa leather composition. Of course, it still has a youthful spin with a crystal-studded metal shoulder strap, blurring the lines between handbag and jewelry. Even the turn-lock clasp on the front has crystal embellishments. While the Cloqué is the ultimate evening bag, it’s just as elegant as part of a day look — made possible by the braided nappa leather shoulder strap tucked inside. Rather than have Miu Miu’s logo on the front, this bag takes a more subtle approach with it in small gold-tone letters on the back. This handbag is available in one size for $3,050 at retail. If you want, there’s also a version with a more elaborate bejeweled strap that costs $3,200. 

Backpack

Since Miuccia Prada pulls most of her inspiration from youth culture, it only makes sense that Miu Miu offers a chic backpack. This contemporary style is available in leather for $3,300 and in canvas with leather trimmings for $2,350; there’s also a small canvas version for $2,050. The practical bag channels the traditional silhouette of a backpack with a front zipper pocket and two side flap pockets. It has a flap closure with a buckle and a drawstring that secures your belongings. You can wear the Miu Miu backpack over the shoulders or as a crossbody with its adjustable harness straps, as well as in-hand with its leather handle. 

Mini-Bag

The Mini-Bag is Miu Miu’s spin on the classic bucket bag. It’s made of soft nappa leather that gives it a relaxed silhouette. It has Miu Miu embossed on the front, an adjustable leather strap, and a waterproof linen lining. It’s very lightweight and versatile, perfect for running errands or traveling. This style also comes in patent leather with gold-tone hardware, allowing you to wear it from day to night. The Mini-Bag in nappa and patent leather is $1,200 at retail. 

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