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20 Fanny Packs That Are Actually Cool

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By Richelle Szypulski August 04, 2016
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Credit: Vanni Bassetti
Just when you think the fashion industry has done it all, it goes and reinvents the fanny pack. Sure, these next-generation, high style hip pouches are billed with sexier names—belt bags, waist wallets, bum bags—but we still see them for what they truly are.

The fanny pack has always been a statement piece, but until a few years ago that statement was either, “Hello, I am very obviously a tourist,” or, “Yes, ’80s–themed parties are still alive and well.” Buckling into one of these human-turned-kangaroo packs was not cute or trendy by any means.

Now, fanny packs are cinching waists and hanging low on the hips of runway models at Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, and Chloé shows. Fashion-forward celebrities Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna, and Blake Lively have been spotted toting their essentials waist-side. Sleek designer fanny packs cropped up in many a street style shot at this year’s Paris Couture Week.

And I’m finally coming to terms with the fact that I want one.

Through the lens of pure practicality, the fanny pack does no wrong. It’s easily accessible, hands-free, and the perfect size for when a backpack is too big and pockets too small. Wearing one, your upper body is totally unencumbered—a weight off your shoulders in every sense of the phrase. But how to style this former faux pas?

To keep it classic, stay simple. We love a minimalist leather fanny pack with a fitted white t-shirt, frayed denim, and some comfy travel shoes or around the waist of a casual, lightweight dress. For a bolder look, pair a printed pack with high-waisted shorts and a body suit or crop top. You can even belt one around a long wrap coat or cardigan to layer up when the temperature cools.

Join the revolution and take on your next music festival, day at the museum, or bike ride through the city with one of these 20 cute fanny packs by your side.
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Designer Fanny Packs

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Fanny packs graced the runways at (from left) the Ginger & Smart Resort 2017 show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia and at the Celine A/W 2016 show and the Chanel Haute Couture S/S 2016 show during Paris Fashion Week.

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Chloé Georgia Convertible Leather Belt Bag

Chloe Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Chloe

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $894.

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Nu-G Leather Belt Bag

Nu-G Leather Belt Bag
Credit: Courtesy of Nu G

To buy: nordstrom.com, $44.

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Rebecca Minkoff Wendy Belt Bag

Rebecca Minkoff Fanny Pack

To buy: rebeccaminkoff.com, $195.

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Alexander Wang Croc Embossed Leather Fanny Pack

Alexander Wang Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Alexander Wang

To buy: nordstrom.com, $495.

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MICHAEL Michael Kors Small Sloan Belt Bag

MICHAEL Michael Kors Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Michael Kors

To buy: bloomingdales.com, $158.

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Elizabeth and James Cynnie Leather Belt Bag

Elizabeth and James Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Elizabeth and James

To buy: nordstrom.com, $295.

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Kenzo Leather Pouch Belt

Kenzo Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Kenzo

To buy: shopbop.com, $325.

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Gucci Eden GG Supreme Belt Bag

Gucci Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Gucci

To buy: neimanmarcus.com, $750.

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Loeffler Randall Baby Rider Convertible Waist Pack

Loeffler Randall Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Loeffler

To buy: amazon.com, $295.00

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Fanny Pack Street Style

Fanny Pack
Credit: Edward Berthelot

At 2016’s Paris Couture Week and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, guests wore fanny packs to the shows.

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Clare V. Supreme Fanny Pack

Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Clare

To buy: shopbop.com, $289.

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Another Line Fringe Belt Bag

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Credit: Courtesy of Another Line

To buy: nordstrom.com, $42.

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Patricia Nash Signature Map Cologne Leather Fanny Pack

Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Patricia Nash

To buy: nordstrom.com, $99.

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Boohoo Edith Wedge Bum Bag

Tassel Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Edith Wedge

To buy: boohoo.com, $20.

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JanSport The Waisted Fanny Pack

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Credit: Courtesy of JanSport

To buy: zappos.com, $25.

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Herschel Supply Co. Fifteen Hipsack

Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Herschel Supply Co.

To buy: amazon.com, $61.

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Boohoo Tia Aztec Embroidered Bum Bag

Aztec Fanny Pack

To buy: boohoo.com, $24.

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Balenciaga Papier Zip-Around Belt Bag

Balenciaga Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Balenciaga

To buy: bergdorfgoodman.com, $895.

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Shaffer Kathleen Fanny Pack

Denim Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Shaffer

To buy: shopbop.com, $215.

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LeSportsac Double Zip Fanny Pack

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Credit: Courtesy of LeSportSac

To buy: shopbop.com, $65.

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Mollypacks Soft Black Circle Leather Fanny Pack

Fanny Pack
Credit: Courtesy of Molly Shaheen

To buy: mollyshaheen.com, $245.

Removable mouse ears also available, $45.

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A Fanny Pack Hack

Fanny Pack
Credit: Vanni Bassetti

If you have a crossbody bag with removable straps, you can double it up around your waist and reattach for a makeshift belt bag.

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    1 of 23 Designer Fanny Packs
    2 of 23 Chloé Georgia Convertible Leather Belt Bag
    3 of 23 Nu-G Leather Belt Bag
    4 of 23 Rebecca Minkoff Wendy Belt Bag
    5 of 23 Alexander Wang Croc Embossed Leather Fanny Pack
    6 of 23 MICHAEL Michael Kors Small Sloan Belt Bag
    7 of 23 Elizabeth and James Cynnie Leather Belt Bag
    8 of 23 Kenzo Leather Pouch Belt
    9 of 23 Gucci Eden GG Supreme Belt Bag
    10 of 23 Loeffler Randall Baby Rider Convertible Waist Pack
    11 of 23 Fanny Pack Street Style
    12 of 23 Clare V. Supreme Fanny Pack
    13 of 23 Another Line Fringe Belt Bag
    14 of 23 Patricia Nash Signature Map Cologne Leather Fanny Pack
    15 of 23 Boohoo Edith Wedge Bum Bag
    16 of 23 JanSport The Waisted Fanny Pack
    17 of 23 Herschel Supply Co. Fifteen Hipsack
    18 of 23 Boohoo Tia Aztec Embroidered Bum Bag
    19 of 23 Balenciaga Papier Zip-Around Belt Bag
    20 of 23 Shaffer Kathleen Fanny Pack
    21 of 23 LeSportsac Double Zip Fanny Pack
    22 of 23 Mollypacks Soft Black Circle Leather Fanny Pack
    23 of 23 A Fanny Pack Hack

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