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Goodbye minibags! Totes are back! But beware: they are not carried on the shoulder. During the Fashion Week in Paris, we saw maxi-bags folded under the arm as if they were clutches that have «grown» a lot, but also held in an affectionate embrace by celebrities and fashion victims. Always in the spotlight is Bottega Veneta's ‘Andiamo’, beautiful in all color variations, from dusty grey to tobacco brown to light green. Bold and masculine, Zanellato's ‘Postina’, an icon of the maison, with a double closure, offers great versatility; it can be carried by hand, on the shoulder, or crossbody. Saint Laurent offers a model that is the epitome of understatement, with a wide and unstructured shape crafted from textured black leather, perfect as a carry-on when flying. Fendi’s Sunshine is irresistible. It comes in classic white and black versions, as well as in a delightful dove grey shade. For a ‘green’ choice, Hermès 2015 pre-owned bag crafted from vibrant red leather is perfect, or the orange raffia and ecru cotton basket by Marni.