We thought we’d take a moment to savor the success of a once-faux-pas accessory: the fanny pack.
Yes, you heard us right. From Kenzo to Theory, the fanny pack turned up on this season’s runways looking chicer than ever. The trend is nothing new, over the past few years we've seen a flurry of bloggers slinging them across their chests in a very Alexander Wang/I-DJ-in-Berlin-on-weekends kind of way.
But what makes this season’s belt-bags so exciting is their departure from the puffy, amorphous '80s form we’re familiar with. This time, they’re structured and sophisticated. They favor primary colors and clean geometry. And did we mention they often come in threes?
We’re obsessed with the way Kenzo’s fanny pack trifectas look more like an assembly of pouches, or a superhero utility belt – so, to get the look, we suggest you try fastening your favorite coin purses over a skinny belt. Kill two trends with one stone by investing in one of this season’s circular It-bags that you can also attach to a belt. Like this fashion set-favorite Gucci one, for example?
Here are 16 of our of the classiest, contemporary fanny packs available now to get you started:
