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BUMBAG, fanny pack, belt bag, Buffalo pouch, hip bag, no matter what you call it, they all serve the same purpose, to keep your valuables close and safe, in the most stylish way possible.
Since the advent of bumbags as a fashion accessory back in the 90s rave scene, these peculiar looking garments have made their way in and out of fashion numerous times.
But now they’re back and we think this time it’s for good.
Several esteemed fashion houses have gotten on the bumbag revival bandwagon such as Gucci, Balenciaga, and Versace.
They didn’t trickle back into the mainstream on their own though. Like most other trends, it’s the A-list celebrities that tell society what is okay to wear.
Famous faces such as Kendall Jenner, Chance The Rapper, Travis Scott, and Bella Hadid have all been papped supporting a bumbag, or in their case a “boob bag” which is worn around the chest rather than riding low on the hips.
So, with the blessing of the trendsetting celebs and a desire to keep up with the cool cats, bumbags are firmly back on the scene.
Here are some of the choicest bag styles on the market right now, some tips on how to wear them, and what they say about your personality.
Designer
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You’re all about looking good, feeling good and making sure your Instagram be poppin’. The designer bumbag isn’t for the intrepid traveler or the mud-sliding festival goer though.
This costly accessory, namely the US$900 velvet Gucci bumbag, is for those angling to get into the VIP section anywhere they go.
Vintage/retro
You’re the kind of “It’s my mom’s from the 80’s” bumbag wearer and we love it!
In an age when fast fashion sees tons of clothes dumped each year, recycling and upcycling old clothes and accessories is a great way to go.
You can wear your vintage bumbag safe in the knowledge that nobody else will have the same one, especially if your mom personalized it with Duran Duran badges.
Colorful
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You’ve got love, happiness, and some groovy dance moves to share.
You’re in the bumbag game for the sheer enjoyment of adding another vibrant accessory to your already rainbow-esque outfit.
Leather
Simple leather bumbags either in dark or bold colors are very chic.
They scream, “I know how to have a good time, but don’t expect me to be dancing on the tables tonight.”
Athleisure
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Eastpak, Adidas, Nike, Puma, Reebok, Supreme. You name it, every major sportswear brand has jumped on the bumbag hype this year.
These sports bumbags are for the weekend football players, the after-class skater, windsurfers, and just about any sports player who likes to dabble in a bit of festival or traveling fun, while staying true to their sporty roots.
Flat to the body/belt bag
There are two exceptions to the bumbag rule when it comes to style, because no amount of jazzing up an under the T-shirt, flat-to-the-body bumbag is going to make it cool.
But then why would you want to make it cool when it’s meant to be hidden from view?
Equally, the belt bag is another example of how to be entirely practical and not at all stylish when it comes to bumbags.
How to wear yours
Bumbag fashion goes beyond the style of your chosen fanny pack. How you wear it also says a lot about yourself.
Back when bumbags were purely for practicality and not an extension of your personality, there was only one way to wear it – clipped around your hips and left a little loose.
If you’re a 90s baby, ask your dad about the days of the “original bumbag” before millennials got their creative and inventive hands on them.
Nowadays, the way you choose to wear your bag says just as much about you as a person, as the style of your bag does.
Around your hips
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You want your valuables close by in an easily reachable compartment so you don’t even have to look down to grab your lip balm, your disposable camera, or glitter.
If you weave your bumbag into your belt loops, you’re letting everyone else know not to mess with you.
Across the body
Okay, so this oozes cool.
The “across the body” style was reimagined this time around by skater brands such as Carhartt and Vans.
While it’s entirely practical, it also reveals to others that you’re thinking outside the fanny pack box.
To the back
Wearing it this way is risky business.
A “to-the-back bumbag” reveals you’re a carefree spirit, who potentially doesn’t mind losing their possessions to opportunist thieves, trained in the art of sneakily unzipping zippers.
In your hand
Style, style, style.
Holding a bag that is designed be strapped around your body to free up your hands only means one thing: you’re not wearing it for practicality, it’s all about fash-un.
Have we missed your bumbag style? Let us know at holly@hybird.co and we’ll add it in!
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