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#Trendspotting: The waist-bag is the new backpack

Bum-ming around

27.07.2017

By Wei Yeen Loh

#Trendspotting: The waist-bag is the new backpack

First spotted during Spring/Summer 2016, hip-resting bags are making a comeback since its glory days back in the 1980s. Made popular by tourists, grandparents and The Rock, the once-deemed-unfashionable fanny pack is now reinterpreted by designers into various shapes and sizes. Whether the hip pack, waist/belt bag or bum bag, this silhouette is now taking the fashion world by storm—as seen on celebrities below:

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If you still aren’t convinced, note that these bags come in a pretty handy size that’s useful to keep your essentials in, as opposed to pint-sized mini bags (trending a season ago) that could only fit a lipstick and some cash if you’re lucky. For days you need to dress down, opt for a street-style worthy picks from Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, and Versus. For a dressier getup, look to sumptuous materials such as velvet, leather and lambskin for an elevated aesthetic. Check out our top picks from this season here:

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1. Padlock belt bag by Alexander Wang

2. Lambskin waist bag by Chanel

3. Bow Crosspack by Fenty Puma

4. GG Marmont matelassé leather belt bag by Gucci

5. Benny belt bag by Hayward

6. Géronimos by Louis Vuitton

7. Velvet belt bag by Prada

8. Belt bag by Rebecca Minkoff

9. Faux nappa fanny pack by Stella McCartney

10. Logo belt bag by Versus

 

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