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17 Fanny Packs That Are Actually Cool

By Richelle Szypulski
September 28, 2018
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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.

Related:17 Cute Cross-body Bags No One Will Believe You Got on Amazon

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 are cropping up in many a street style shot.

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 17 cute fanny packs by your side.
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Designer Fanny Packs

Credit: Matt Jelonek/Wire Image, Catwalking/Getty Images, Victor Boyko/Wire Image

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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Wandler Anna Leather Belt Bag

Credit: Courtesy of Net-A-Porter

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $415

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Theory Leather Belt Bag

Credit: Courtesy of Net-A-Porter

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $165

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Treasure & Bond Faux Leather Belt Bag

Credit: Courtesy of Nordstrom

To buy: nordstrom.com, $59

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Cuyana Mini Circle Belt Bag

Credit: Courtesy of Cuyana

To buy: cuyana.com, $140

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Remi & Reid Billie Belt Bag

Credit: Courtesy of Bloomingdale's

To buy: bloomingdales.com, $68

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Vere Verto Deco Convertible Belt Bag

Credit: Courtesy of Need Supply

To buy: needsupply.com, $340

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Herschel Supply Co. Fifteen Belt Bag

Credit: Courtesy of Nordstrom

To buy: nordstrom.com, $30

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Free People Cecile Belt Bag

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To buy: freepeople.com, $48

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Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Leather Belt Bag

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To buy: net-a-porter.com, $1,100

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Fanny Pack Street Style

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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Kara Pebbled Leather Belt Bag

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To buy: nordstrom.com, $245

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Mark & Graham Monogrammed Belt Bag

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To buy: markandgraham.com, $99

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Oliver Thomas Not Yo Granny's Fanny Pack

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To buy: theoliverthomas.com, $69

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Topshop Clear Purse Belt

Credit: Courtesy of Topshop

<p>To buy: <a data-ecommerce="true" href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clear-purse-belt-7500340" target="_blank">topshop.com</a>, $45</p>

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Patagonia Lightweight Travel Mini Belt Bag

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To buy: patagonia.com, $29

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Molly Shaheen Floral Garden Circle Leather Fanny Pack

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To buy: mollyshaheen.com, $245

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Chloé Pixie Mini Belt Bag

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To buy: net-a-porter.com, $990

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Rebecca Minkoff Nylon Belt Bag

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To buy: nordstrom.com, $95

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A Fanny Pack Hack

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If you have a cross-body 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 20 Designer Fanny Packs
2 of 20 Wandler Anna Leather Belt Bag
3 of 20 Theory Leather Belt Bag
4 of 20 Treasure & Bond Faux Leather Belt Bag
5 of 20 Cuyana Mini Circle Belt Bag
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9 of 20 Free People Cecile Belt Bag
10 of 20 Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Leather Belt Bag
11 of 20 Fanny Pack Street Style
12 of 20 Kara Pebbled Leather Belt Bag
13 of 20 Mark & Graham Monogrammed Belt Bag
14 of 20 Oliver Thomas Not Yo Granny's Fanny Pack
15 of 20 Topshop Clear Purse Belt
16 of 20 Patagonia Lightweight Travel Mini Belt Bag
17 of 20 Molly Shaheen Floral Garden Circle Leather Fanny Pack
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19 of 20 Rebecca Minkoff Nylon Belt Bag
20 of 20 A Fanny Pack Hack

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