The fanny pack is one of fashion’s great underdog stories. What was once the accessory of the uncool tourist at Disneyland has become beloved by even the biggest designer brands, like Prada and Gucci. Shop our accessories edit to keep your hands free the rest of the summer.
In the header image, supermodel Adwoa Adoba is rocking a Prada belt bag, complete with furry pom pom key chain. The Prada logo immediately elevates the look, but you don’t have to shell out the big bucks to recreate it. The key? A sporty fabric. In the case of Prada, that would be their signature nylon fabric. Lululemon’s Everywhere belt bag is similarly sleek and nylon, but clocks in at a much more affordable $48. Plus, it comes in tons of colors: dark green, bubblegum, or charcoal gray.
You don’t have to keep it sporty, though. Swapping out nylon for leather immediately gives it a more profile, like this quilted leather bag from Tory Burch. I also love the gold chain strap. It feels like jewelry! Rag & Bone’s commuter bag has some fashion-y details too, like an extra-long leather tassel and minimal lines. For summer, I like it in the white leather.
It’s not just bags, either. On a long walk, whether it’s around your own neighborhood or a more leisurely tourist stroll, sometimes you want to go with as little as possible. Enter: the phone wallet. Just throw this Bandier crossbody strap on with a few of your most important cards, and you’re ready to go. For a slightly more sophisticated version, you can carry this khaki green pebbled leather version long after the walk is over.
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