{"id":1888,"date":"2025-07-29T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/?p=1888"},"modified":"2025-07-29T05:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T05:30:00","slug":"l-a-it-girls-are-swapping-xl-totes-for-the-elevated-bag-trend-made-for-pilates-and-matcha-runs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/?p=1888","title":{"rendered":"L.A. It Girls Are Swapping XL Totes for the Elevated Bag Trend Made for Pilates and Matcha Runs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Extra-large handbags<\/a>\u2014like Jacquemus’ Spiaggia bag, the Boatkin, and Saint Laurent’s Y tote\u2014may be having a moment, but their popularity leans more toward work or travel. When it comes to what the cool crowd is carrying to Pilates and post-class matcha<\/a> runs, the vibe shifts entirely. Instead of oversize totes, they\u2019re reaching for small bags. Just look at Hailey Bieber<\/a> for proof.<\/p>\n

While leaving Forma Pilates on Melrose Avenue, Bieber wore a chic workout look<\/a>: a sheer, off-the-shoulder, long-sleeve top, micro bike shorts, and a small leather tote from The Row. It was equal parts effortless and elevated\u2014and we’re here for it.<\/p>\n

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\"Hailey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

(Image credit: Backgrid)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Hailey Bieber:<\/strong> The Row Park Tote Small<\/a> (\u00a31440)<\/p>\n

Opting for a smaller bag makes perfect sense, especially for a Pilates session, when all you need are the essentials: car keys, a wallet, sunglasses, lip gloss, and maybe grippy socks. Plus, a compact bag feels far more polished when you’re grabbing matcha at Blank Steet\u2014you look put-together, not like you just left the gym. That said, keep scrolling for our curated edit of must-have mini totes and everything you need to re-create Bieber\u2019s activewear look.<\/p>\n

Get the Look:<\/h2>\n
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\"Small<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Row<\/div>\n
Small Park Tote Bag in Leather<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Hurry\u2014it’s already selling out.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Boat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Intimissimi<\/div>\n
Boat Neck Modal Cashmere Ultralight Top<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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This sheer boatneck top can comfortably be worn on the shoulders due to its rolled neckline.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Airweight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Splits59<\/div>\n
Airweight High Waist 3.5″ Short<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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These have become a staple in my summer activewear rotation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Shop More Small Tote Bags:<\/h2>\n
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\"Pebble<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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LOEWE<\/div>\n
Pebble Mini Textured-Leather Tote<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Nail the trend with this editor fave bag.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Small<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Reformation<\/div>\n
Small Vittoria Tote<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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This also comes in brown suede, white leather, black leather, or black suede.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Cecily<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Row<\/div>\n
Cecily Mini Tote Bag in Cotton Canvas<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Another celeb-favourite from The Row.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Quilted<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COS<\/div>\n
Quilted Mini Tote Bag<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Take this from the beach to dinner.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Mini<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a> <\/p>\n

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BRUNELLO CUCINELLI<\/div>\n
Mini Bead-Embellished Leather Tote<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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So very French-coded.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Sprout<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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LIFFNER<\/div>\n
Sprout Micro Leather-Trimmed Suede Tote<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The colour is perfect for summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Mini<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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DRIES VAN NOTEN<\/div>\n
Mini Embellished Leather Tote<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Dries you can do no wrong.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Extra-large handbags\u2014like Jacquemus’ Spiaggia bag, the Boatkin, and Saint Laurent’s Y tote\u2014may be having a moment, but their popularity leans more toward work or travel. When it comes to what the cool crowd is carrying to Pilates and post-class matcha runs, the vibe shifts entirely. Instead of oversize totes, they\u2019re reaching for small bags. Just look at Hailey Bieber for proof. While leaving Forma Pilates on Melrose Avenue, Bieber wore a chic workout look: a sheer, off-the-shoulder, long-sleeve top, micro bike shorts, and a small leather tote from The Row. It was equal parts effortless and elevated\u2014and we’re here for it. (Image credit: Backgrid) On Hailey Bieber: The Row Park Tote Small (\u00a31440) Opting for a smaller bag makes perfect sense, especially for a Pilates session, when all you need are the essentials: car keys, a wallet, sunglasses, lip gloss, and maybe grippy socks. Plus, a compact bag feels far more polished when you’re grabbing matcha at Blank Steet\u2014you look put-together, not like you just left the gym. That said, keep scrolling for our curated edit of must-have mini totes and everything you need to re-create Bieber\u2019s activewear look. Get the Look: The Row Small Park Tote Bag in Leather Hurry\u2014it’s already selling out. Intimissimi Boat Neck Modal Cashmere Ultralight Top This sheer boatneck top can comfortably be worn on the shoulders due to its rolled neckline. Splits59 Airweight High Waist 3.5″ Short These have become a staple in my summer activewear rotation. Shop More Small Tote Bags: LOEWE Pebble Mini Textured-Leather Tote Nail the trend with this editor fave bag. Reformation Small Vittoria Tote This also comes in brown suede, white leather, black leather, or black suede. The Row Cecily Mini Tote Bag in Cotton Canvas Another celeb-favourite from The Row. COS Quilted Mini Tote Bag Take this from the beach to dinner. BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Mini Bead-Embellished Leather Tote So very French-coded. LIFFNER Sprout Micro Leather-Trimmed Suede Tote The colour is perfect for summer. DRIES VAN NOTEN Mini Embellished Leather Tote Dries you can do no wrong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/?author=1"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"Uncategorized<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Extra-large handbags\u2014like Jacquemus’ Spiaggia bag, the Boatkin, and Saint Laurent’s Y tote\u2014may be having a moment, but their popularity leans more toward work or travel. When it comes to what the cool crowd is carrying to Pilates and post-class matcha runs, the vibe shifts entirely. Instead of oversize totes, they\u2019re reaching for small bags. Just…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1888","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1888"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1888\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glowlu.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}