India, Sept. 10 -- I have a soft spot for small bags.

The problem is that the cutest ones are often the least practical. They look fantastic with an outfit, but once you try to put your phone, wallet, keys and a few everyday essentials inside, you realise there is barely any room left.

So while reviewing bags from Off-White, Ecco and Irth by Titan, I found myself asking a very simple question: which one would I actually want to carry after the novelty of the design wore off?

All three had something going for them.

Irth by Titan had cute mini handbags that felt like statement pieces. Ecco had a spacious pot-style bag in a striking yellow. But the one that kept winning for me was Off-White.

It had the quirky design I liked, a compact s...