With the vogue for teeny tiny mobile telephones long since passed – and the trend for constant availability for the most part here to stay – designers of evening bag varieties have had to take notice, with petite arm candy as much an aesthetic characteristic as a physical feature.

For its latest offering within that department, Alexander McQueen has sourced inspiration in XL travelling accessories, namely antique luggage and travelling chests, introducing a new silhouette in the box bag and releasing two sizes – a 16cm small and a medium sized version at 19cm.

Made in Italy and comprised of grained goatskin leather (think ultimate luxury vibes), the pieces are day to night appropriate thanks to a detachable wide leather strap and a decorative fine gold chain, meaning whether you choose the black, off white or one of the seasonal interpretations (lacquered red, ginger or laurel), you can fix your bag to your person by either shoulder or hand (read: across body or in clutch form). Modern dressing, if you will.